Monday, December 06, 2010

Tips for Purchasing Your Next PC

Your next PC: thinking beyond the desktop

With Black Friday a fading memory and Cyber Monday deals still fresh on the Web, visions of a new PC may be dancing in your head. But before you go out hunting for that shiny new Win7 machine, take a deep breath, sit back, and consider these tips on buying a PC.

FTC calls for "Do Not Track" list, new policies to protect online privacy 

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing new policies around online privacy, including the creation of a “Do Not Track” mechanism as a means of easing the burden on consumers trying to keep tabs on who’s keeping tabs on them.

Facebook rolls out facelift for profile pages 

Facebook unveiled a redesign for members' profile pages today that puts a greater emphasis on photos and sharing personal information at the top of users' pages.

Top 10 Ways to Spot an Internet Hoax

Here are John C. Dvorak’s 10 tips for spotting the fraud, hoax, and scam e-mails that pile up in your inbox, so you can avoid them or get payback.

Windows 7 Christmas Themes description, Screen Savers & Themes Downloads

Are you feeling a little blue this holiday season? I was, until I installed Windows 7 Themes.net's delightful Christmas themes. This free download has it all--several wallpapers, holiday-themed icons, and Christmassy sounds, plus a soothing screen saver. The desktop themes (one red themed, one green) manage to be festive, stylish, and inspirational all at the same time.

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