Wednesday, January 2, 2002
Top Stories
Apple iDVD Software Lets You Burn Just Like The Pros
You should head down to a nearby Apple Store and just watch someone using it because it raises the bar for what users ought to expect out of a modern app.
News
New Hole Could Hurt AOL Messenger
A security hole in AOL Time Warner's Instant Messenger program can let a hacker take full control of a victim's computer.
IDG: Jobs' Keynote Moved Due To "Impact"
"Due to the impact of new announcements from Apple, Steve Jobs' keynote was moved to one day earlier than previously scheduled."
Review
Aliens Versus Predator Gold Edition
That's right, kiddies — this one's right up there with Marathon.
DiskWarrior 2.1
DiskWarrior is among the most thorough and robust tools for repairing the disk directory. Its diagnostic and repair abilities are almost scary, in that good, magical way.
QueFire CD-RW
This iteration of the QueFire is perfect for consumers or professionals who need a fast, versatile, and portable drive.
StuffIt Deluxe 6.5
If you use StuffIt a lot — and especially if you also use Mac OS X — version 6.5 is a worthy upgrade.
Stylus C80
While the C80 isn't the best printer for its price, its waterproof inks, high-resolution print quality, and speed give it just enough oompth to snag a Spiffy rating.
Action Games For Desktop Fast And Fun
Let us not forget the power of the ultimate game machine you may already own, namely your computer.
Sidetrack
Apple: Beyond the rumor sites. Way beyond.
So, it's not just a flat iMac? And poor me already spent all my money on the digital camera and AirPort?
Wintel
Many Windows XP Users Slow To Patch Security Hole
Millions of consumers with new Microsoft Windows XP-equipped computers remain oblivious to a gaping security hole that could trigger the next wave of computer viruses, security experts say.
2 Computer Giants Hope To Avoid Pitfalls Of Past Mergers
The concern, in simple terms, is this: Big mergers in the computer industry never seem to work.