Report: Microsoft Offering Junkware-Free PCs
blogs.chron.com — One of the big problems with Windows Vista wasn't Vista itself, but rather what computer makers did to it when they installed it on systems they sold. As they did with Windows XP before it, PC manufacturers loaded their products down with junkware - unnecessary programs that run in the background, throttling performance and cluttering hard drives. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Are Netbooks a Scourge on the PC Business?
blogs.chron.com — Netbooks are low-cost and low-powered portables that have caught the attention of both the geekerati and the budget-conscious. They'll likely have Windows 7 Starter Edition, a minimalist version of Win7 designed to run on systems without much muscle. Are netbooks the next phase of the PC Business pricing death spiral? (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
How Would the Government React to Impending Asteroid Strike?
blogs.chron.com — While there have been plenty of movies about the subject, it's not something that's been formally considered by the U.S government. This is something that has always bothered the chief of Future Science & Technology Exploration for the U.S. Air Force. So he did something about it. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Testosterone levels may predict whether you're a good dad
blogs.chron.com — What kind of father are you? The answer might be in your testosterone.Scientists have previously found that married men, and especially fathers, have lower testosterone levels than unmarried men. (Submitted by amprather) More...
Windows 7: Some ingredients may not be fresh
blogs.chron.com — Updating drivers in Windows has always been a hassle, and starting with Windows Vista and continuing with Windows 7, Microsoft has been working to smooth the process. Windows 7's updater now provides a wider range of drivers and delivers them more frequently. But I discovered this week, what Windows Update is offering may not be so fresh. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Finally! Flickr offers its own iPhone app
blogs.chron.com — Flickr is one of the most popular ways to share photos on the Web. It's used by everyone from high-profile professionals to occasional shutterbugs, and it's incredibly easy to use. But there's one thing Flickr's been missing: It hasn't offered an iPhone app ... until now. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
The 'Are We There Yet?' iPhone Hack
blogs.chron.com — If you've got an iPhone, chances are you already know how to plot a trip on it using the Google Maps application. You'll see the route, and amount of time estimated for the trip. As you travel along the route, the blue indicator dot shows where you are, but it doesn't tell you how long the trip will take from that point. Here's how to find out. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
5 Major Differences Between Windows 7 & Snow Leopard
blogs.chron.com — Of course, there are a lot more than five, but the more I thought about it, the more I decided it might be an interesting exercise — particularly if I focused on overall differences in strategy and design approach. With that in mind, here are what I think are the top five differences between the two OSes. (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
Why AT&T can't keep up with iPhone data demand
blogs.chron.com — Simply put, AT&T's network is so vast and the process of upgrading and adding equipment so complex that it's impossible for the telecom giant to move quickly. Yes, it's done what it can in adding capacity and switching on a new radio frequency that improves signals inside buildings. But is it enough? (Submitted by Bukowsky) More...
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