Backup Your PC Now

Backup Your PC Now
In two weeks, we’ve recovered data from five PCs. Most of them were home PCs that weren’t backed up. More than 20GB of photos, accounting files and documents would have been lost between the five of them. And that’s why we’re pleading to you now: back your stuff up now. If you...

iPhone 3G – No Contract, Prepaid?!

iPhone 3G – No Contract, Prepaid?!
Apparently, it’s half-true. InformationWeek is reporting that starting next week, a little extra cash up front will keep you more in control of your long-term commitment to AT&T. Given their terrible customer service and spotty 3G service, that might be a good thing. Problem is, you need to...

Netbooks. Good and Bad.

The Asus Eee PC was one of the first successful “netbook” computers when it was released in 2007. Since then, Acer, Dell and HP have caught up and brought a greater visibility to affordable, tiny computers that are designed almost solely for the internet and email user. What makes a netbook?...

Sony’s Latest and Greatest

Sony has apparently been busy in the R&D department. If you’ve got one of these, I don’t think New Technologies can help you. Warning: sailor talk may make this unsuitable for sensitive ears. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sony’s Latest and Greatest", url: "http://n-t.com/2009/02/sonys-latest-and-greatest/"...

$10 Laptop from India

Several people have asked if I’ve seen the news: India has developed a laptop that will sell for $10. It was announced at a conference in 2008 by India’s educational department. The mentions were quickly picked up by geek publications that were skeptical, yet intrigued. There was a lot of...