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Basic lesson: Microsoft listens to its users

2 hours 5 min ago
Visual Basic for Applications is headed back to Office for the Mac in a future release. So what does that mean for the VBA-using Office user of today?

Microsoft releases Service Pack 1 for Office 2008

4 hours 4 min ago
With the release of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2008, Microsoft has made improvements to the applications suite and the individual programs in it.

Microsoft to bring back Visual Basic in Office for Mac

4 hours 4 min ago
With the next major update to Office for Mac, Microsoft will again give Mac users access to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripting in Office documents.

Texas to look into requiring Amazon to collect sales tax

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 18:41
Texas officials are investigating whether Amazon.com should be collecting the state's 6.25-percent sales tax from its Texas customers.

Widespread iPhone shortages fuel 3G rumors

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 18:32
With Apple’s retail outlets running out of iPhones, speculation is swirling that the company will release a new phone, possibly one featuring 3G capabilities, in the coming weeks.

Essentials 2 for iPhoto improves digital photos

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 17:05
Essentials 2 for iPhoto gathers together four different tools to improve the quality of digital photos.

Setting up Pro Tools recording gear

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 16:03
Jim Dalrymple’s album-recording project continues, as he turns to the Digidesign 003 Factory audio interface, Pro Tools LE 7 audio software, and M-Audio Octane preamp for his recording needs.

Phishers scamming IRS rebates

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 15:23
The FBI is warning of a phishing scheme tied into the release of IRS refund checks, Network World reports.

Blizzcon 2008 to bring together Blizzard game fans

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 14:04
BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment's third annual convention dedicated to its own games, such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo.

Epson offers new small business projector

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 13:50
Epson's new EX90 projector is aimed at small businesses and features 1024 x 768 native resolution.

Alphabetizing Firefox bookmarks

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 13:38
Frustrated by Firefox's hesitance to alphabetize your bookmarks? It's easy when you know the trick.

RIM’s BlackBerry Bold beats Apple to the 3G punch

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 12:56
Amid swirling rumors about the impending announcement of a 3G iPhone, Research in Motion introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9000, which comes equipped with support for tri-band HSDPA and quad-band EDGE.

IK Multimedia ships AmpliTube Metal

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 12:34
AmpliTube Metal has been released giving Mac-based guitar players a way to make their instruments scream.

Geek Factor: Control the world

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 12:30
Your Mac can already talk to all kinds of electronic devices. But there are plenty of other gizmos that your Mac can’t communicate with: motors, robots, external LCD displays, and sensors of all sorts. You’ll need a microcontroller to connect hobbyist hardware to your Mac. Brian Jepson shows you how it’s done.

Today iCal management app adds filtering, locations

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 12:01
Today, the iCal management software, is now at 1.1 and adds new features like filtering, location assignment for new events and more.

Apple opens new Boston retail store this week

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:54
Apple is opening its newest retail store this Thursday on Boylston Street, in Boston.

Pixelmator 1.2 adds rulers tool

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:02
Pixelmator, the image editing software, adds new adjustment options, a new Ruler tool and much more.

Eye-Fi introduces new products

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 09:52
Eye-Fi is expanding its Wi-Fi-enabled SD digital camera card line with three new products.

Review: Beyerdynamic MMX 2 gaming headset

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 09:06
Beyerdynamic's MMX 2 combines a microphone and earphones in a lightweight headset that works great.

Apple to take iPhone nonexclusive in Australia and India

Mon, 05/12/2008 - 07:00
Apple's iPhone will be available from more than one mobile operator in Australia and India later this year, further signs that Apple is breaking with its history of exclusive iPhone distribution agreements with operators in other markets.