Friday, November 20, 2009

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No ‘System,’ but Music Housewide
No ‘System,’ but Music Housewide

Sonos’s ZonePlayer S5 wireless speaker console plays music with an iPhone or iPod Touch as a touch-screen remote control.

To Build a Smart Grid, Start With Smart Meters

Itron’s cautious pace may pay off as a top rival stumbles in introducing its power, gas and water meter automation system.

T.L.C. to Help an Old Laptop Overcome Its Age
T.L.C. to Help an Old Laptop Overcome Its Age

Laptop users who know where to look online and have a little skill can extend the life of their timeworn machines.

Windows 7 Keeps the Good, Tries to Fix Flaws
Windows 7 Keeps the Good, Tries to Fix Flaws

Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system fixes much of what users hated about the much-maligned Vista.

Twitter and a Newspaper Untie a Gag Order
Twitter and a Newspaper Untie a Gag Order

The editor of The Guardian in London, Alan Rusbridger, and other Twitter users worked around a gag order that protected Trafigura, the shipping company.

Forecast for Microsoft: Partly Cloudy
Forecast for Microsoft: Partly Cloudy

From health care systems to cellphones, the C.E.O. Steven A. Ballmer wants Microsoft “to invent everything that’s important on the planet.”

A New Life for Old Drives

I soon plan to upgrade the hard drive in my laptop to a bigger size. What should I do with the old drive?

Bug by Bug, Google Fixes a New Idea
Bug by Bug, Google Fixes a New Idea

A project at Google to offer more elaborate ads on high-end phones has hit one glitch after another.

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Gift Guide Central
Gift Guide Central

Gadgetwise contributors pick their favorite top-of-the-line products for this holiday season -- and also the best alternatives for less.