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Software that comes with digital cameras typically isn’t very good, but there are some good photo-organizing programs on the market, which cost little or are even free. Walt tests two of the best — Picasa and iPhoto — on his collection of more than 10,000 digital photos.
You can buy a lot of personal computer, with few, if any, compromises for just $600 today. This week Walt and his assistant tested two desktop PCs that are loaded with goodies.
Walt offers a guide to KVM switches, which allow users to operate two computers using a single shared monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer and set of speakers.
The new, improved, and yet cheaper, version of Apple’s iMac G5 is the best consumer desktop you can buy this holiday season, period. From setup to performing the most intense tasks, it’s a pleasure to use.
Fingerprint-reading sensors are a smart solution for saving time and avoiding the memorization of long lists of passwords, but some of the software that controls the process is confusing and could be a lot better.
A security camera can be a useful addition to a household but can be expensive and require a professional installation. Walt and Katie test an affordable surveillance camera that users can set up on their own.
Smilebox offers templates for creating attractive virtual scrapbooks, slideshows, photobooks and postcards. The site’s design and simplicity also helps to make the photo-sharing service fun and easy to use.
The new $130 Pure Digital Point & Shoot Video Camcorder’s quality is remarkable for how small and simple the device is.
For people who just like music, the Inno’s radio and recording features don’t seem like reason enough to buy it over an iPod.
Tabblo differs from other Web-based photo-sharing sites, offering features like dragging and dropping and editing all on the same page, without the annoying constant reloading that characterizes so many photo sites.
MojoPac gives you a way to pack up your computer’s settings, applications and data and take them with you on any USB storage device. It sounds too good to be true, but for the most part we found it works as promised.
We test two devices that are designed to bring new life to 45s and LPs by allowing those oldies to migrate to CD players, computers and iPods.
We test the Myvu, a device that looks like a pair of futuristic sunglasses and attaches to your iPod to display videos on a built-in screen.
Getting rid of an old PC is a predicament that people face when their systems slow down or break down. Here’s how to recycle your old computer while making sure that your private data isn’t exposed.
Wikipedia.com, the encyclopedia Web site created and operated with contributions from online users around the world, is a resourceful tool. Though accuracy isn’t guaranteed, it reflects a collection of knowledge contributed and edited by many users.
A “wiki” is a Web site or similar online resource that allows anyone to add and edit content collectively. But [...]
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