If you've got compatible 802.11n-ready gear now, Apple's Airport Extreme takes Wi-Fi speeds up a notch. The USB port for sharing disks is handy, however, network speed takes a hit if you put legacy 802.11b/g devices on your network.
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If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.
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While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras, the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.
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Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.
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Microsoft's Mac unit is set to announce the new version of Office, which is selling three times as many copies as its predecessor.
Apple Computer on Tuesday released an update to its QuickTime media player software that fixes seven security flaws, all of them serious.
In the increasingly Google-YouTube-Web 2.0 age we inhabit, it's become fashionable to dismiss Windows as a relic.
Inspired by a new generation of smartphones, Adobe Systems has begun a new, higher-power effort to spread its Flash technology to mobile devices.
Microsoft has pushed back the release of Office 2008 for Mac, from the second half of this year to next January because it wasn't satisifed with the product.
Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.
Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.
Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, you don't need to pay a lot to get the basic tools for reading, writing and arithmetic. Read the reviews to find out what's in each bundle, from the freebies to the full-featured suites.
There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.
On the road? Need to file that last report, or finish that last chapter in seclusion? We throw about our suggestions for the best laptops for writers.
A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!
3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.
Recover and view your Microsoft product-installation keys.
Export, import, and manage faxes from any application.
Organize your events and to-do's and share your calendar.
Organize and manage your desktop using a transparent launch bar.
Navigate between applications and launch new ones via a souped-up Windows-style taskbar.