About The Author
Craig Simms
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CNET Editor
Craig was sucked into the endless vortex of tech at an early age, only to be spat back out babbling things like "phase-locked-loop crystal oscillators!". Mostly this receives a pat on the head from the listener, followed closely by a question about what laptop they should buy.
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Change the router experience, rule the world Bitstream
Networking is now the heart of the home. But why is it still such an awful experience? 7
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Shouting from Hon Hai Bitstream
The Western press is currently rife with demands that Apple improve its manufacturing working conditions. But it is far from the only company that engages in such practices. 2
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Where are the good laptop screens? Bitstream
It's been a source of frustration recently, especially given the recent rash of ultrabooks, that vendors still insist on shipping low quality screens with their notebooks. So where are the good ones? 10
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Can we stop lying about numbers now? Bitstream
You're being lied to everyday, and it's only getting worse. If there's anything we've learned, it's that there are lies, damn lies and product specs. 6
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The quest for a universal port: are we there yet? Bitstream
With thinner and thinner laptops coming in, and the need for greater speed than ever, the requirement for a universal port is nigh. But that doesn't mean that we'll see it anytime soon. 6
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Digital distribution in games: a code of conduct for publishers Bitstream
Downloadable games are the future, with convenience being the key. However, some publishers are getting in the way of this, either through byzantine requirements or missing sales opportunities. We look at the top 10 ways publishers can keep users happy. 7
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Steam report card: 2009 Bitstream
One year on, things have gotten worse on Steam. While there's more publishers, there's even more discrepancies in pricing and availability between the US and Australia. 3
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The economy of piracy: how game publishers are killing the PC Bitstream
For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting. 8
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Getting Steamed: digital distribution for games isn't there yet Bitstream
Online distribution should be world-wide, and yet we're still thinking inside old market models. 18
