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 Review Roundup: Free Calls for All!
Feature: A Guide to Gaming Injuries
Review: An Awesome HDTV for Movie Lovers
News: Hands On with Adobe Flash 10 Beta
Review: Publish It Yourself with Lulu
Gearlog: OLPC Laptops to Support Windows
Column: Finally, Better Design for Bluetooth Headsets
Review Roundup: Free Calls for All!
T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home phones sidestep the pesky things about cell phones--namely, burning through all your minutes and failing to get a strong signal--by allowing you to make calls via your Wi-Fi system. Not all HotSpot@Home phones, though, are created equal; here's how five of their handsets stack up.
Feature: A Guide to Gaming Injuries
We've all been there: Sitting for hours on end playing the hot new video game until the wee hours. And, as much fun as it is, we often end up a little bit worse for the wear. Our tongue-in-cheek medical guide to common gamers' injuries includes "reported" symptoms, diagnoses, causes, and even treatments. Find out if you're afflicted on PCMag.com.
Review: An Awesome HDTV for Movie Lovers
Got a pile of great flicks stacked up in your Netflix queue, but don’t have that great HDTV set to get the full picture? As long as you stick with its movie or custom picture presets, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 delivers an impressively accurate HD picture and would make a handsome addition to your home theater. Read the full review on PCMag.com.
News: Hands On with Adobe Flash 10 Beta
Last Thursday, Adobe Systems made publicly available a prerelease version of the next generation of its browser plug-in software, Flash Player 10. The new version, code-named "Astro," can be downloaded from the Adobe Labs site. But before you download it, take our full tour for more details.
Plus: XP SP3 Continuous Reboot Bug Explained
A new Microsoft Knowledge Base article explains the cause of the continuous system reboots some XP SP3 users are experiencing
Review: Publish It Yourself with Lulu
Lulu is a simple yet versatile print-on-demand service that lets you publish novels, comic books, photo books, calendars, e-books, CDs, and more--all free of charge. If you've ever wanted to see your name in print, find out how Lulu can make the dream come true in our full, hands-on review.
Gearlog: OLPC Laptops to Support Windows
The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) organization's low-cost XO laptops will now be available with Microsoft Windows. The move is a shift in OLPC's original goal, which was to offer developing nations inexpensive laptops equipped with free and open-source software. Head over to Gearlog for more details.
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Column: Finally, Better Design for Bluetooth Headsets
It was only a matter of time before the design of Bluetooth cell-phone headsets caught up with the demand. New Bluetooth headsets, including the just-announced Aliph New Jawbone, are likely to appeal to Californians as the state prepares to adopt a hands-free driving law. Read Tim Bajarin's full column for more.
PC Magazine Discussions
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GPS Monitoring Becomes More Common
Electronic surveillance technology is changing the way authorities in the United States monitor repeat offenders. Its advocates say the new technology could save lives. Its detractors fear a widening breach of civil liberties and an illusory sense of protection. Which side of the fence do you fall on?
Philadelphia's Wi-Fi Project Shutting Down
Four years after Philadelphia officials announced the celebrated EarthLink deal that would offer Wi-Fi throughout the city, the network is shutting down. Why do you think the program didn’t make it?
Dvorak: Viacom Versus Fair Use
As you may remember, Viacom has a standing billion-dollar suit against YouTube over copyright infringement. Sumner Redstone thinks posting a clip on YouTube is the same as pirating a movie on BitTorrent. He's wrong. Do you agree?
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