A Good Look at USB 3

USB 3.0 Boosts Speeds and Bandwidth

Computer users are eagerly awaiting USB 3.0, or SuperSpeed USB. SuperSpeed USB will offer transfer rates 10 times faster than USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 cables should still be compatible with USB 2.0 connections. External hard drives will be the first devices to come out with USB 3.0 connections. Unfortunately, few devices currently support USB 3.0, but they are coming soon.

Google Apologizes for Buzz Fuss, Stops Automation

Google's Todd Jackson has apologized for the Google Buzz fiasco in which Gmail users contacts were made public without notice. In response to user complaints, Google has further tweaked Google Buzz so matchups and sharing are no longer automatic. A security lab reported that in just two days, a Google Buzz spammer had linked to 237 people.

7 reasons to stick with Windows XP

Are you having an internal debate about upgrading to Windows 7? I think that is a good choice for many folks. But, here are 7 reasons to stick with Windows XP that might make help you justify staying where you are.

User Reviews: How to Use Them, And How Not To

These days, online reviews have evolved to take advantage of the medium's strengths, and they've expanded to fill the extra space. Retailers like Amazon love user reviews, and have made them an integral part of the sales cycle: “Do your research right here, on this page, before you buy!” they seem to say, passing off user reviews as a complete replacement for professional reviews.

Webcams Go High-Def—Sort of

Today's webcams have made significant inroads in both audio and video performance. They still don't rival even low-end digital cameras and camcorders, but 2-megapixel sensors, Carl Zeiss optics, and 720p video recording are now commonplace. That's plenty for sharp-looking Skype calls and Web chats, throwaway snapshots, or even an impromptu YouTube performance at your desk.