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Toshiba Qosmio G40

Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

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The next notebook battery? Lithium polymer

Technology first discussed years ago might power your next laptop, replacing the fire-hazardous, but commonly used, lithium ion.

HP recalls notebook batteries

Following reports from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, HP has announced that it is recalling 16,000 notebook batteries worldwide, which includes 3,768 batteries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Lenovo and IBM to recall 526,000 batteries

IBM and Lenovo are recalling 526,000 notebook batteries they say pose a potential fire hazard.

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.

Microsoft recalls Xbox power cords

Microsoft is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide, following reports of injuries due to defective electrical components.

DIY: Setting up your home office

When setting up a home office, there are some things you shouldn't overlook. This handy guide will help you avoid the most common pitfalls.

FAQ: How to smoke out that recalled battery

And to think people used to be put off by the phrase "batteries not included".

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.