Heads up, schmokers: Lighting up near your computer is heresy enough that Apple says it voids your warranty should you need to bring a smoke-exposed computer in for repair. ... Read More

We're about to enter the holiday shopping season headlong, and while vigilance is always important when you're shopping online, scams and such always seem to get worse during the colder months of the year. ... Read More

Earlier this year Warner Bros. did something smart and let consumers trade in their old HD DVD discs for Blu-ray versions of the same movie. For $4. ... Read More

Ben Patterson has already commented at length on the Read More

Like it or not, the holidays approach.And while anyone can run to Walgreen's to procure an emergency Christmas gift for a beloved niece on December 24th, those who prefer shopping online generally have to plan a bit farther in advance. ... Read More

Those of you with important business today that hinges on air travel in any way may want to look at rescheduling: Computer problems at the FAA have Read More

In a move that could spell the end of the plasma TV industry as we know it, the state of California agreed today to enact strict regulations on the amount of power televisions can consume, Read More

Put your speakers next to the stereo and point them to where you sit. That's what it takes to get good audio, right? Dr. Sean Olive is the director of acoustic research for Harman International, which makes all manner of speaker products. ... Read More

So your new laptop computer died in inside of a year. "I'll never buy a computer from [insert manufacturer name here] again!" I've heard the protests time and time again. ... Read More

Imagine this: I'm standing before you, waving a wad of cash. I am willing to buy your laptop, as is, right now. And I don't just get the hardware. I get everything on it. Your baby pictures. Your unfinished screenplay. Your emails from your boss. ... Read More