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The Remarkable Rise of Android Malware By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Security Article Published February 8, 2012 Black hatters are rushing to exploit a lucrative new market. Will Google succeed in defending against them? Windows 8: Big Changes, Big Gamble By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published January 30, 2012 A tech pundit opines that Microsoft's decision to adapt its desktop OS to the mobile world raises a question about Windows 8. iPad Could Grab Huge Share (of the Enterprise) By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published January 31, 2010 The iPad targets the business market as it simultaneously aims at the education, publishing, and gaming markets. Tech Platform Wars, 2010: Devices Rule By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published January 26, 2010 Mobile computing is devouring the tech landscape, radically altering the position of Microsoft, Apple and Google and other players. 7 Ways to Make Tech Support Calls Less Painful By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 2, 2009 There are ways to work more effectively with any tech support agent – or escalate your call to a higher-level agent. Five Challenges Facing Windows 7 By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 21, 2009 Pre-release response to Windows 7 has been remarkably positive. Yet factors like the economy, drivers and user trust still confront the new OS. Is There Such a Thing as a "Best" Browser? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 5, 2009 The dominant Internet Explorer is now a lumbering old fish, yet are any of the browsers truly better? Surviving Windows 7: FAQ By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 1, 2009 Here’s what you need to know to upgrade to Windows 7 – and be happy with your system once it’s running. Gaming on the iPhone Stinks! By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 15, 2009 Sure, Apple claims otherwise, but the platform’s drawbacks are hard to paper over. Battle of the Features: Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published August 31, 2009 Windows 7 offers touch screen support, which Snow Leopard lacks, while Snow Leopard touts Server Exchange support right out of the box. Google Chrome OS: Desktop Linux's Last Chance By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 22, 2009 If Google’s Chrome OS succeeds, it changes the entire Linux community in one swoop and risks marginalizing other distros. But if it fails, it’ll be a strong indication Linux just doesn’t have what it takes to make it big. Do You Trust Microsoft to Secure Windows? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 29, 2009 The free service Microsoft Security Essentials, codenamed Morro, could change the PC security business – if Microsoft can surmount a major perception problem. Can Apple Survive its Move Toward Mass Market? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 17, 2009 With the iPhone available for $99 and the Snow Leopard upgrade selling for a mere $29, Apple is on a slippery slope toward commodity status. Windows 7 RC Review: Good Speed, Bad Taskbar By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published May 4, 2009 Windows 7 looks to be major step past Vista, with a few quibbles. Plus: a fix for the taskbar problem. Pirates Plunder the iPhone App Store By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published April 9, 2009 The extent of illegal, free distribution of iPhone apps may be surprisingly large. Developers need to take steps to protect themselves. The Apple Rip-Off By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published March 25, 2009 Who else but Apple would make headphones proprietary? And what about the RAM upgrade for $6,100? Is there no limit to the Apple dollar-grabbing madness? Why Apple Can't Afford to Lose the Mac Clone War By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published February 25, 2009 In its battle with small-time PC maker Psystar, Apple's entire business model is at stake. Best Netbook OS: Ubuntu vs. XP vs. Windows 7 By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published February 11, 2009 Each of the operating systems has its strengths and weaknesses, but which does best given the limits of a netbook? Does Windows 7 Threaten Mac OS and Linux? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published January 22, 2009 The beta version of Microsoft’s upcoming OS is earning solid reviews, putting the marketshare growth of both Mac and Linux in a new light. Tech Wrap: Goodbye 2008...Hello 2009! By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 17, 2008 Big events include Apple's Snow Leopard, Windows 7, the CES show, the Psystar controversy, Linux approaching one percent marketshare, and more. Will Apple Try to Brand Windows 7 "Vista II"? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 15, 2008 Sure it will. But Cupertino is likely to find a much tougher competitor in Windows 7 than it faced with Vista. Windows vs. Mac: Is the Price Debate Still Relevant? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 2, 2008 Are Mac systems still pricier than Windows machines? And more importantly, is the price debate even relevant? Windows 7: Where's the Beef? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 11, 2008 Sure, some things are unfinished, and quite a few things are broken, but given that we’re not even in the beta stage yet, Windows 7 is well rounded and offers quite a good experience. Why "Joe the Plumber" Should Switch to Open Source By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 28, 2008 Joe, I can call you Joe, right? Here’s how you, along with small businesses all across America, can save money: take a look at open source for your office/home computer. Microsoft's "Lucky 7" Gamble By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 21, 2008 Because of improvements to Vista, Microsoft will likely see more success with its upcoming Windows 7 release than with its current flagship OS. What's Next From Apple (And its Stock Price)? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 9, 2008 Selling overpriced gadgets as consumers shut their wallets is a steep challenge. Yet there are ways the Cupertino hype-machine can keep cranking out hits. The Security Lesson in the Sarah Palin Email Hack By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 21, 2008 The most important lesson: how you can avoid the same fate. How Spore and DRM Have Changed PC Gaming Forever By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 19, 2008 Amid the firestorm over limited activations of the popular Spore game, users are finding other alternatives – creating even bigger problems for Spore’s maker. Google Chrome: Finally, a Browser for the 21st Century By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 3, 2008 Google’s new browser has a few strange features (like its user agreement) but overall it’s lifting the bar for browser performance. Is Apple's Halo Tarnishing? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published August 26, 2008 Yes, its recent stumbles are numerous, but its superlative customer service is its saving grace. Is the Apple App Store Reviewing System Defective by Design? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published August 12, 2008 Many reviewers believe that the App Store should be entirely freeware, and that developers who have put time and effort into an application should give it away for nothing. Will a $19.99 Ubuntu Succeed Where the Free Version Hasn't? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 28, 2008 Best Buy is selling Ubuntu (with limited support) on its retail shelves. But what happens when newbies discover it? Can Microsoft Counter the Effect of Apple Ads? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 16, 2008 Vista has floundered while Apple’s nifty ads skewered the Windows OS. Can Redmond fight back? Will Snow Leopard Leave Some Mac Users Out in the Cold? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 30, 2008 Early indications suggest the next Mac OS may take some directions that will leave some users less than pleased. Firefox 3.0 Power Tweaks By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 26, 2008 Run the new browser faster and more efficiently. Or, download FireTune to make it still easier to boost Firefox’s performance. Browser Wars: Mozilla vs. Safari vs. Internet Explorer By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 18, 2008 Didn’t we have a browser war years ago? Let’s hope the current one turns out far better. iPhone 3G: Beyond the Distortion Field By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 11, 2008 I’m pretty sure that Steve Jobs could pull a napkin out of his pocket with the word “Apple” written on it, and people would want to know when it went on sale. The Windows 7 Silence By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 10, 2008 The bottom line is this – if you don’t like Vista, then chances are you’re not going to be all that thrilled by Windows 7. Is Leopard Suffering from Vistaitis? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published May 18, 2008 If complaining about operating systems is set to be the norm, then both Microsoft and Apple are going to have to get used to the idea of people wanting the OS to be the way they want it, and not how the developers think it should be. Apple's Perpetual Motion Marketing Machine By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published May 7, 2008 The "What will Apple do next?" game is one that anyone can play, and there are no downsides to making an incorrect prediction. So go on, come up with your own wild Apple prediction and join the fun! Linux...Why is it So Hard to Give It Away? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published April 6, 2008 While it might generate good press to dabble with Linux (as OEMs such as Dell have done), unleashing Linux on the masses isn’t something that OEMs are ready to take a gamble on. Apple: Beyond the iHype By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published March 6, 2008 Amid a plunging stock price, a saturated iPod market, unlocked iPhones and cash-strapped consumers, is Apple suffering an iHype famine? The Windows 7 Effect By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published February 19, 2008 Users who are sticking with XP in hopes of avoiding Vista -- waiting for Window 7 -- are mistaken. In fact, they’re just delaying the inevitable. We Need to Rethink PC Security Software By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published February 10, 2008 I’ve gotten to the point where I think I’d rather take my chances with the bad guys myself rather than bother with so-called security software. Does Apple Have a Monopoly? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published January 23, 2008 It's possible that Cupertino could face some serious pressure to change its ways. The Hidden Costs of Linux Ownership By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published January 8, 2008 The blanket term “Linux” and that cute little penguin Tux cleverly hide levels of complexity that would baffle M. C. Escher. What Microsoft (And Linux) Can Learn from Firefox By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 24, 2007 It’s not just Microsoft that needs to sit up and pay attention to Mozilla. The Linux community could do the same. Apple vs. Linux: Which Will Win Disgruntled Windows Users? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 13, 2007 The numbers tell a story – but not the whole story. Seven Predictions for 2008 By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published December 10, 2007 A fearless glimpse into the year ahead: Intel, the desktop, the iPhone, Linux, and, of course, the ever-present spam. Will Vista SP1 be a Dud? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 28, 2007 A Vista SP1 beta tester warns that there’s been far too much hype surrounding this release. Don’t expect dramatic changes to the UI, or loads of new utilities, or any kind of measurable performance increase. Why I Won't be Recommending Linux to Family this Holiday Season By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 26, 2007 Ubuntu is the easiest, best set-up Linux distro currently available. But for many home users, migrating a Windows system over to Linux would be a huge disaster. The Radiohead Mess: Has Stealing Become the Norm? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 13, 2007 I hate restrictive DRM schemes, but when you look at the problem facing artists on the Internet, it’s no wonder the music and movie industry use draconian countermeasures. Fortress Mac is -- Whoops -- There it Goes... By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 9, 2007 The biggest threat to Mac security is user stupidity, and not even Apple can do much about that. Leopard is Good (but it ain't no threat to Microsoft) By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published November 5, 2007 Leopard is one sweet OS, but c’mon, those fanboys who think it will lure users from big bad Windows need to breathe some fresh air. Why Running a Linux PC is a Lot Like Owning a Classic Car By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 22, 2007 There's nothing wrong with turning your PC into a project, it’s just that projects don’t make it practical to get from A to B, or to get any work done. iPhone/iPod Touch Third-Party Apps: Another Revenue Stream for Apple By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 15, 2007 Apple wants a hand in customers’ pockets over the lifetime of the product. Open source be damned, there’s a profit to be made! How Apple is Counting on Microsoft to sell Leopard By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 10, 2007 Soon, the only way to get your hands on a full version of Boot Camp – which allows Windows access to Mac users – will be to buy Leopard. So you better hurry and buy Leopard, right? (But there’s another solution.) Hang On...Why Am I Still Using Windows? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published October 1, 2007 An expert who uses Mac, Linux and Windows looks deep inside his soul and asks himself why so many of his machines still run the Microsoft OS. Me and My Lust for the iPod Touch By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 20, 2007 The Apple mothership engaged the tractor beam and pulled me straight into the reality distortion field. I want one! But then the worry set in. Linux is Hot, Vista is Not, But What About Leopard? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published September 11, 2007 Plenty of Mac observers suggest that Leopard just isn’t innovative enough. Is Apple losing its mojo compared with the other OSes? Windows Vista: More like Titanic II than ME II By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published August 22, 2007 The only real cure for Vista blues is to trash as much legacy hardware and software as possible. If you’re not willing to pay that price, it’s best to stick with your existing operating system. Illegal Codecs Put Me Off Linux By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 19, 2007 Despite strong points that go far beyond the price, Linux falls short when it comes to legally supporting file formats such as MP3, WMA/WMV and DVDs. Is Mozilla Making the Same Mistakes as Microsoft? By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 2, 2007 Feature bloat, among other concerns, is causing the open source browser to lose some of its charm. Why the Dell/Ubuntu Deal Won't Improve Linux's Market Share By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published June 11, 2007 Dell’s move to sell Linux desktops created plenty of excitement – and also faces serious challenges. DRM is Here to Stay By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published May 8, 2007 Techies make a lot of noise about its negative effects, but digital rights management still has plenty of fans. |
