NBC's Bronze-Medal Olympics DVD
NBC misses the whole HD boat with its Beijing Olympics DVD.
Amazing Video With a Still Camera
How to see the video shot entirely with a still camera.
An Interview With E.O. Wilson, the Father of the Encyclopedia of Life
David Pogue's recent interview with E.O. Wilson, the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, naturalist and Harvard research professor who's the father of the Encyclopedia of Life.
A Reasonable Rant About Formatting
Why is formatting for both plain-text and HTML such a drag?
Palin: The Musical!
If you liked her interview with Katie Couric, you'll love Sarah Palin set to music.
Tech Terms to Avoid
David Pogue takes the jargon out of technospeak. Here's a list of pretentious pet-peeve words to avoid.
How Big Is Apple? Depends.
Measuring Apple's size and success depends on what numbers you're looking at.
A Perfectly Good Idea for Text Messaging
Why isn't there an away message for text messages?
'High-Performance Eyewear'? Guess Again.
David Pogue tests computer glasses from Gunnar Optiks, $100 to $190, that claim to reduce glare, eye fatigue and eye strain. But reading glasses may do the trick.
GPS Gets the Hollywood Treatment
Some new additions to the GPS marketplace, including celebrity-voice plug-ins.
Microsoft's New Pay-Per-Click Plan
Microsoft really wants you to use their search engine. So much, in fact, that they'll pay you for it.
Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User
Last week, I wrote an entry on my blog that began like this:
"One of these days, I'm going to write a book called, 'The Basics.' It's going to be a compendium of the essential tech bits that you just assume everyone knows–but you're wrong.
(I'll never forget watching a book editor at a publishing house painstakingly [...]
Microsoft's Surface Computer Finds a Niche
Microsoft's surface computer may or may not work for consumers, but it's a boon to TV news anchors.
Catching Up With Me on iTunes
How to get David Pogue videos sent directly into your iTunes library.
Google's Little-Known Search Feature: One Box
Google's new One Box feature is yet another reason to skip a site's internal search features.
How Some Companies Are Doing It Right
Two examples of tech companies that actually handle customer service well.
The Mother of All Search Functions
Every major Web site has its own Search box and Search button. But usually, that Search function is not as good as the mother of all Search functions--Google.
The Fastest Route to Faster Internet Speeds
An attempt to boost Internet speeds reveals a truth about dealing with the latest technology.
A First Look at Google's New Phone
Google's new G1 phone was unveiled today. David Pogue has some initial thoughts.
Recovering Those Deleted Photos
One of these days, I'm going to write a book called, "The Basics." It's going to be a compendium of the essential tech bits that you just assume everyone knows — but you're wrong.
(I'll never forget watching a book editor at a publishing house painstakingly drag across a word in a word processor to select [...]
BlackBerry's Storm Joins Touch-Phone Fray
The Storm is a very capable hand-held computer that will appeal to BlackBerry users who have been pining for a touch-controlled device with a larger screen.
Wi-Fi on Wheels Is Steady, but Has Speed Bump
Autonet Mobile, an in-car Wi-Fi service, works well for most basic Internet tasks like Web surfing, but it's too slow to be reliable for streaming video longer than brief clips.
Netbooks Come Into Their Own
If you want a machine for light use, a light price and a light weight, a netbook is worth a try. Here are minireviews of four netbooks.
Saving Money on Your Next PC
Walt Mossberg's annual fall PC buyer's guide focuses on how folks whose PC budgets have shrunk can still get something adequate for light use.
Apple Polishes MacBook for Higher Price
Apple's new MacBook is speedy, solid, innovative, and comfortable to use, with very good battery life.
Google Answers the iPhone
The G1 from T-Mobile and Google is a worthy competitor to the iPhone, but the two devices have different strengths and weaknesses, and are likely to attract different types of users, writes Walt Mossberg.
Files Within Reach With Remote Access
Dell Remote Access allows users to transfer, or stream, or share files, using a broadband connection.
Turning a Mac Into a PC Just Got Better
The latest version of Fusion not only catches up to older Parallels, but pushes ahead in operating Windows simultaneously on your Mac.
Users Can Get Help from Techie Friend
CrossLoop is a remote-control product that offers a simple, effective way to help a friend or relative with a PC problem.
Symantec Rewrites Its Security Suite
Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2009 isn't perfect, but is fast, simple and unobtrusive.
Amazon Service Streams Shows to PCs
Amazon Video on Demand is a good service for people who prefer paying for ad-free TV shows and films.
First Test of Google's New Browser
Google's new Chrome Web browser will make using the Internet faster and less frustrating, but this first version is rough around the edges and lacks some features, says Walt Mossberg in the first hands-on review.
iPod Touch Can Act as Music Remote
With an iPhone or iPod Touch, Apple's new program Remote can convert an MP3 player into a sophisticated remote control for digital-music collections.
Web 'Synth' Offers 3-D Photo Tour
Microsoft Live Labs' Photosynth turns multiple photos of a site into a 3-D scene you can virtually "walk" through on the Web. The service is a dramatic new way to use your photos and to share them with others, writes Walter S. Mossberg.
Sony and Roku Try to Join TV to Web
Two set-top boxes have been launched to try to marry the Internet and the TV. Both adapters, from Sony and Roku, worked well in tests, but each has limitations.
Flock Web Browser Eases Multitasking
Flock, a little-known Web browser, attempts to take the pain out of online multitasking by keeping your social networks, photo sites or news feeds visible at all times. The browser works well, but it isn't for everyone.
Xobni Can Make Old Email More Useful
Xobni is a new, free plug-in module for Outlook that has some flaws, but Walt Mossberg finds that it turns the email experience from one that was organized by messages and dates into one that is organized by people and relationships.
Apple's MobileMe Is Too Flawed
After a week of intense testing of Apple's new synchronization service MobileMe, Walt Mossberg says he currently can't recommend it. It's a great idea, but, as of now, it has too many systemic flaws to keep its promises.
Virtual Theaters for Documentaries
SnagFilms is a great idea for getting documentary films in front of more people, writes Walt Mossberg. It's a new service that allows anyone with a blog, a Web site, or even a page on a social-networking site, to open a virtual movie theater and show these documentaries, free.
Newer, Faster, Cheaper iPhone 3G
Smart-phone shoppers who have been waiting for a cheaper iPhone that runs on faster cell networks might want to take the plunge on the iconic device's latest iteration, but service costs have risen and battery life has dropped.
