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News headlines
- Virgin Media to trial fiber broadband over telegraph poles
Broadband provider looks at alternatives to putting cables in the ground
- Gameloft unveils new iPhone games at trade show
Gameloft still provides some fresh meat to zombie fans with Zombie Infection
- Smartphones spread slowly in China, despite 3G and Apple's iPhone
High prices and a lack of attractive smartphone content are hurting sales, analysts say
- Daily Mail faces court over Facebook sleaze error
Facebook wrongly blamed for sex stalking by tabloid newspaper
- Apple reveals US iPad accessory pricing
US customers can now pre-order the Wi-Fi version of the iPad, which ships on 3 April
- Freescale touts cheap Linux tablet
Protoype also runs Google Android and Chrome
- Apple plugs 16 holes in Safari as Pwn2Own looms
Browser expected to fall first in hacking contest gets fixes for critical flaws
- Sony, Panasonic cameras combine small size with SLR features
Sony plans to launch its first camera into the space this year
- FujiFilm's latest camera aims at dogs, cats
Camera can recognise when dogs or cats are looking its way, taking a snap at just the right moment
- Intel wins top spots in SSD storage drive ranking
DRAMeXchange said SSDs vary widely in quality depending on the controller chips, NAND chips and firmware
- Apple iPhone apps usage shifts into high gear at night, on weekends
Study was conducted by a Cambridge, Mass., company called Localytics
Masterclasses
Macworld Help: Enable global text replacements
Configure your Mac to globally substitute one set of characters with another.
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Easily use non-English characters even when applications do not support them.
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Learn tricks to reduce the chance of spam to your main email account.
Blogs
>> Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Kyle T. Webster - From illustrator to iPhone developer
Renowned illustrator Kyle T. Webster has worked for most major publications in the United States, and his artwork has appeared on beer bottles, music posters, billboards, apparel, buildings, banners, doughnut boxes, magnets and buttons, menu boards, wine bottles and wine glasses, people's skin, book covers, and even in the form of a giant corn maze.
>> Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Simon Cowell: How do you use an iPod?
Pop svengali Simon Cowell has revealed he has no idea how to use an iPod.
>> Wed, 03 Mar 2010
GelaSkins offers Marvel Comics Masterworks for iPod, iPhone
Want Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Daredevil, the Punisher, Ghost Rider, Doctor Strange and many others on your iPod or iPhone? Now you can.
Apple EU Stores closed - iPad UK price and pre-orders today? (Updated)
The Apple Store is currently closed. Typically this occurs when Apple introduces a new product. The iPad is due to have pre-orders today in the US, but the UK store is also closed. Are we also going to get iPad pre-orders today?
Reviews
Mobilis Ladybag review
The Ladybag from Mobilis combines style with substance in one compact lightweight design.
Spotifitunes (beta) review
Cross Spotify with iTunes, using Spotifitunes, and you can gain access to your music library from anywhere in the world.
Knomo Lincoln briefcase bag review
Stylish yet durable and hardwearing knomo bag range designed for Superstar DJ's global adventures.
Muse App for iPhone review
The mighty Muse in the palm of your hand with this new iPhone app from the best-selling band.
Star*Burst for iPhone review
Match-three puzzle games are certainly plentiful, but Igloo Media has succeeded in keeping the formula fresh with StarBurst.
SugarSync for iPhone review
Share files between your iPod touch or iPhone and any PC or Mac, anywhere in the world.
Mac game player's advice
If you like to play games on your Mac and are interested in poker, why not try to play it online at the many rooms that offers poker for Mac. For a complete list of the Mac poker rooms, please visit PokerListings.com and check out the many different game types.
Spotlights
Mac
- Apple plugs 16 holes in Safari as Pwn2Own looms
Browser expected to fall first in hacking contest gets fixes for critical flaws - Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server
Complete hardware and software server package proves to be an excellent value
Mac software
- Intego releases VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection
Supports Windows 7, Vista, or XP running via Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop, or VMware Fusion - AppZapper 2 review
Remove unwanted programs with AppZapper’s simple drag-and-drop tool
iPod/iPhone
- Gameloft unveils new iPhone games at trade show
Gameloft still provides some fresh meat to zombie fans with Zombie Infection - Muse App for iPhone review
All the best bits of muse.mu plus some extras
ProCreative
- Escape Studios details its storage solution for demanding creative pros
The Isilon IQ X-Series storage platform, which provides the students with fast access to project files - A4 colour laser printers group test
Want to add panache to your pamphlets? We’ve put six of the finest A4 colour lasers through a gruelling series of tests. Which came out on top? Read on and find out.
Digital Lifestyle
- Virgin Media to trial fiber broadband over telegraph poles
Broadband provider looks at alternatives to putting cables in the ground - Mobilis Ladybag review
Laptop bag designed for women proves attractive and practical
Business
- Smartphones spread slowly in China, despite 3G and Apple's iPhone
High prices and a lack of attractive smartphone content are hurting sales, analysts say - FileMaker 11 Review
One new blockbuster addition, some great tweaks and a couple of features to check out.
Education
- Preschool Connect the Dots Game comes to iPhone, iPod touch
The application is aimed at 2 to 6 years old with Easy/Normal/Hard modes - Mental Case review
Pitched as the ultimate study tool, Mental Case is a presentation authoring program for students and teachers


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Question of the day!
Mark Hattersley
Editor in Chief
Would you like to win a brand new Wacom Intuos4 Wireless graphics tablet?