RSS
Feed
Each monthly issue provides free new technology news, reviews, tips and techniques. As an added bonus, you get access to newsletter back issues so you don't have to miss all the great information that has already been published.
You also get the chance to win free products from brand-name manufacturers!
Sign up for our free email newsletter:
RSS
Feed for NewTechReview
|
Intel's new insides: one size fits all? "With charmingly named flavors such as i845E, i845G, and i845GL, some variant of the i845 is in Intel-based systems for all market segments. Are the systems faster? Yes. Better? Yes. Simpler to choose? Heck no!" To make sense of it all, click here to read this CNET review before you shop. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts, Acclaim Entertainment, and Macromedia in News. |
|
How To Survive A PC Apocalypse "It could happen to anyone. The boss wants a 30-page report on her desk tomorrow morning. It's midnight, and you're just about finished. Suddenly, your computer goes kaput. It's toast. And so are you, right? Not necessarily. It's true that bad things happen to good PCs, but some major-league catastrophes aren't as awful as they seem. No matter how bleak the situation looks, you still have PC survival options." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Cornerstone Peripherals, O'Reilly, ArialPhone, UsableNet, Aladdin, and Altec Lansing in News. |
|
StarOffice 6.0 "Perhaps we all took this free office suite for granted. But now our freeloading days are over: StarOffice's price has gone from $0 to $76 in a single upgrade. And although version 6.0 improves significantly upon 5.2, is it enough to convince disgruntled StarOffice acolytes to upgrade?" Click here for CNET's last word. Also, new announcements from Evolution Robotics, Turtle Beach, GameSkinz, Ontrack, Logitech, Altec Lansing, TechSmith, and Universal Interactive in News. |
|
Tech Trends: Gifts for grads: the PC parade "Naturally, the quirky snowball-shaped Apple iMac 800 gets the most praise, but plenty of other machines are making news. Gamers will appreciate the ViciousPC Phantom, digital-video buffs will crowd around the Gateway 700XL, and those light in the wallet will like the Atlas Micro XP 8000, a powerful machine for less than $1,000." Click here for CNET's desktop PC gift guide. Also, new announcements from Nintendo, Hitachi, Codemasters, Activision Value, Rockstar Games, and Aladdin in News. |
|
Rockstar Games Upload Media Contest "Rockstar Games is pleased to announce the return of the Rockstar Games Upload online media awards to celebrate independent artistic endeavors on the Internet. In 2001, Rockstar hosted what was considered to be the first strictly online media awards program where an astounding collection of imaginative contest entries were sent in via the Rockstar FTP site. Judging for the contest and the awards ceremony took place entirely online, making for a completely digital experience." Click here for more info about this year's contest. Also, new announcements from Microsoft, American Power Conversion, Belkin, Aladdin, Caligari, Blue Squirrel, and Activision in News. |
|
18 Tips For Better WinXP Gaming "Poor game performance is never pretty. You can count the frames in that new 3D shooter, and you're regularly interrupted as more terrain data loads for your flight sim. Plus, game loads and saves seem to take forever. We've all been there, but what can you do? Well, don't panic. Windows gives you plenty of ways to boost performance and manage pesky hardware devices." Click here and let this GameSpot article walk you through some tips and tweaks. Also, some new announcements from Microtek, Caelo, Acclaim Entertainment, Infogrames, Midway Games, O'Reilly, and Eidos Interactive in News. |
|
Install Win2K Without IE Windows adds a lot of excess baggage when you install it on your PC. You may not need some of these extra features, such as Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Windows Address Book, or Windows Scripting. If you'd like to find out how to install Windows 2000 without any of these extras, click here to read an article on the topic. Also, new announcements from 321Studios, Rockstar Games, TDK Mediactive, and Infogrames in News. |
|
Latest P4 PC's "New, faster P4 systems: worth the cash? Is Intel's new-and-improved Pentium 4 chipset worth the cash? CNET put some pumped-up PCs to the test. Thinking of shopping? Read the story first." Click here to read this CNET story. Also, new announcements from Olympus, InterVideo, and Belkin in News. |
|
MonitorsDirect ToolKit "The MonitorsDirect ToolKit is designed to help evaluate monitor quality, diagnose possible problems, and help properly adjust the display image. At the core of the MonitorsDirect ToolKit are a series of test patterns and instructions on how to evaluate any CRT or LCD monitor. This web-based application can be accessed from any system and requires no special software other than Macromedia's Flash Player for your Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser." Click here to access the ToolKit. Also, new announcements from MGE, Hewlett Packard, MusicPlayground, Acclaim, TOPICS Entertainment, and YesSoftware in News. |
|
BIOS Central If you have trouble finding information about your computer's BIOS, the BIOS Central site may be able to help. At the site, you will find information that documents PC BIOS Post Codes, detailed BIOS information, as well as information about operating systems and hardware. Also, new announcements from Adobe Systems, Take-Two Interactive, and TDK Mediactive in News. |
|
Midway's SpyHunter Sweepstakes "Midway Games announces the SpyHunter Win a Z3 @ E3 Sweepstakes, which gives gamers a chance to enter to win a BMW between April 12 and May 5, 2002. The winning contestant will be awarded the BMW Z3 roadster at the 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Click here to enter to win. Also, new announcements from ADS Technologies, Premier Programming, CE Software, Strydent Software, and Acclaim Entertainment in News. |
|
Switching Your OS "We all get in a rut, and computer platforms are just one of many. If you're stuck on a PC that aggravates you or a Mac that limits you, you may have fantasized about the other operating system--go on, admit it. But fear of the unknown keeps us from changing. Well, fear not. CNET shows you what you'll gain, lose, and learn if you decide to make the switch from PC to Mac or vice versa." Click here to read the article. Also, new announcements from SmartDisk, LucasArts, ATI, and Belkin in News. |
|
Windows XP Nightmares "No Microsoft OS has what you might call an adoring public. And Windows XP is no exception. Despite a fun, new interface and promises of renowned stability, XP suffers from some serious hardware compatibility problems, bizarre restart behaviors, and a whole new boot disk structure. CNET takes a look at the creepiest collection of XP-related nightmares and propose some soothing solutions." Click here for the full article. Also, new announcements from Pentax Technologies, U.S. Robotics, VMware, Acclaim, and O'Reilly in News. |
|
Not All DVDs Are Created Equal "CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy has become a little obsessive about the bit-rate meter on his DVD deck--especially since there's a new breed of Superbit DVDs on the market. Find out what's so special about DVD bit rates and whether the new bit-crazy DVDs actually look better than your garden-variety discs." Click here to read this CNET article. Also, new announcements from Kodak, New Line Home Entertainment, X10, Serious Magic, and Warner Home Video in News. |
|
Belkin Wireless Networking Products "If you’re planning to put together a computer network in your home or small office, you should consider going wireless. With wireless you get the freedom to roam just about anywhere in the building and you don’t have to deal with cumbersome cables. I’ve been running a wireless network for a couple months now using products from Belkin, and I’ll never look back." Click here to read the rest of my review. Also, new announcements from Logitech, ARTS, Interplay, and E2 Systems in News. |
|
Pick The Right Web Host "Comb any of the big Web hosting directories available online, and you'll find hundreds of thousands of services that promise to support your fledgling Web site--from the first line of HTML code to the day you decide to set up a shopping cart. How do you narrow the choices? Before you sign up with a host, ask yourself these fundamental questions." Click here to read the article. Also, new announcements from X10 Wireless Technology, Midway Games, NovaStor, and Infogrames in News. |
|
The Truth About Computer Screens "Don't waste your money on a subpar display. We'll teach you what matters in the numbers that manufacturers tout and what you can ignore. This first article in CNET's Behind the Numbers series sorts the myths from the realities of desktop LCD and CRT monitors." Click here to read the article. Also, new announcements from Discreet, Activision, Broderbund, IMSI, and Caligari in News. |
|
Ahh... remember the good old days of computing when everything was much simpler? Or at least it seemed that way. I got my start with computers using the Atari 800. It was the coolest thing around at the time, and I loved it. Then I upgraded to the Atari 520ST, and believe it or not, I still have that system packed away somewhere. For those of you who also used to be into Atari computers, check out www.atariarchives.org. You'll find all kinds of cool Atari info there. Also, new announcements from LucasArts, Universal Interactive, and Disney in News. |
|
CNET reviews 6 low-cost office suites "If you own a PC, you almost certainly need an office suite. But you don't have to pay top dollar for Office XP. We examined six bargain-basement office apps to see if they have all the requisite components and power tools you need. Which delivers the sweetest deal? Wouldn't you like to know...?" Click here to read the rest of this CNET article. Also, new announcements from First International Digital, Sega, Infogrames, and Wildform in News. |
|
Hunting for Easter Eggs? Try a DVD. "Easter eggs in the world of technology are not trinkets covered in hard, colored shells. Those found in software applications contain a different kind of goodie, usually consisting of a hidden message or command that developers tuck away as an inside joke or tip. They range from anything as tame as a list of the often-unnamed developers who wrote the application to something more substantial, such as extra scenes in a video game." Click here for the rest of this CNET article. Also, new announcements from UsableNet, Syngress Publishing, BAM! Entertainment, 3DO Company, and Activision in News. |
|
Brainwave Tracking on the Microsoft Xbox "We've currently got some good braintracking running right now on the Xbox that truly brings a new game experience that most gamers could never have imagined before. For instance if you're racing along in Project Gotham or Rallisport, and your concentration is broken, our system will pick that up and kick in the handbrake to spin your control out of your hands. We can also attach that to the gas pedal, or do both, or do it in reverse! It's wild stuff, and we want to go much further. But we've gone about as far as we can without Microsoft's help." Click here for more info on this topic. Also, new announcements from Microsoft, Interplay, Infogrames, BAM! Entertainment, and Wildform in News. |
|
Making a MouseFan "So, your hand is getting a little warm while playing or surfing the net? This little mod could help you. The basic function is somewhat similar to the device in bowling alleys where you can dry you hands and the bowling ball." Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to add a fan to your own mouse. Also, new announcements from Pioneer, ScanSoft, Electronic Arts, Rockstar Games, Majesco, BAM! Entertainment, and Broderbund in News. |
|
Robotic Lawnmower Is this cool or what? I thought you might like to hear about this new innovation... "Robomower enables you to spend your valuable free time with families and friends, instead of pushing a lawnmower around the yard. Guided by an easy-to-install Perimeter Wire, Robomower uses an onboard computer with proprietary Roboscan technology, which enables it to systematically cover a lawn without any prior knowledge of the shape and obstacles in the yard." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Olympus, Sega, THQ, Ontrack, Sonic Solutions, and Sorenson Media in News. |
|
Windows XP Configuration Tweak Guide "This guide is designed to help you get the most out of your Windows XP system. It will provide you with tips and instructions on how you can tweak/hack/modify your own Windows XP configuration for better performance, functionality, and usability." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Nintendo, Corel, Acoustic Magic, Olympus, PentaWare, Macromedia, BAM Entertainment, and EA Sports in News. |
| New announcements from Activision, Trend Micro, EZQuest, CyberLink, Kaspersky, and Photodex in News. |
|
MadOnion.com's PCMark2002 "MadOnion.com announced the immediate availability of its free and newly released PCMark2002 Benchmarking tool, available for download. PCMark2002 provides consumers and business users with a unified benchmarking tool that reliably measures and compares performance of laptops, desktop PCs and workstations, across multiple Windows operating systems." Click here for more info. And check out the new announcements from Hewlett-Packard, Connectix, Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Sams Publishing, and Activision in News. |
|
Adobe Xchange Web Site "Adobe launches Adobe Xchange, a unique community Web site where Adobe product users and content developers can share thousands of easy-to-install add-ons for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive, LiveMotion and Atmosphere. Adobe Xchange is a free Web site for the Adobe design and developer community to download and upload extensions that will increase the value and functionality of their Adobe software." Click here to check it out. Also, some new announcements from Toshiba, Altec Lansing, Transparent Language, Caligari, Ulead, and Zone Labs in News. |
|
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on DVD and VHS "One of the most popular movies to hit the big screen in years, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is finally coming to DVD and VHS. This spectacular two-disc set with never-before-seen footage can be pre-ordered via Amazon.com on DVD (26% off) or VHS (32% off)." And new announcements from Kodak, Macromedia, O'Reilly, Midway, and Acclaim Entertainment in News. |
|
Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix Contest "Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Raven Software are asking the hardcore community to show a little skin as part of a new online promotion for their highly anticipated action game, Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix. Fans can enter the contest by designing and submitting their own custom skin for one of the game's character models. One grand prize winner will receive a prize package and have their custom skin included in the final release of Soldier Of Fortune II: Double Helix when the game ships later this year." For more info, click here. Also, check out the new announcements from McGowan Technologies, Adobe, Acclaim Entertainment, Wildform, Activision, and Jasc in News. |
|
Maya Personal Learning Edition "Alias/Wavefront announced that it has made available the Maya Personal Learning Edition which provides users of Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X with free access to a personal-use, non-commercial version of its award-winning Maya. This 3D animation software, used to produce visual effects and character animations in the Oscar nominated films Lord of the Rings, Pearl Harbor and Shrek can be downloaded effective immediately from the Maya Personal Learning Edition website. And there are announcements from EZQuest, EA Sports, Strata, Ulead, and Extensis in News. |
| < First | < Previous | Next > | Last > |
RSS
Feed