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		Bill Machrone Contributing Editor PC Magazine

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04/20/2001
Bundled vs. premium CD-creation software: Which is for you? 
CD-R and CD-RW drives come with bundled software packages that help you make use of your new drive. But beyond these basic programs are premium packages that unlock more of your computer's capabilities. Do you need to drop the extra cash on fancier software? Bill looks into it. Also: Thinkmap's new technology enhances Web browsing.

04/18/2001
An integrated cell phone/PDA? It's for real--and it's not bad 
Kyocera has upped the ante for multifunction wireless devices with its new cell phone/PDA. Bill has given it a test drive and says it provides a glimpse into the digital, wireless future. Also, Microsoft has a new server made for small businesses--intended to downplay Linux as an alternative.

04/16/2001
A hot new scanner is afoot--but do you need all that power? 
Epson's top-notch scanner fetches a pretty penny--more than 10 times as much as your typical bargain flatbed. But if you require the highest resolution, deepest colors, and fastest processing speed, it may be worth the price tag. Bill Machrone takes a closer look at this sexy piece of hardware.

04/13/2001
A Photoshop made for digital cameras--do more with your pics 
When you buy a digital camera, you usually get a special edition of Photoshop. However, this version has many features you don't need and lacks some features you do need. Photoshop Elements to the rescue! Also, a new portable printer could turn your PDA into a veritable printing press. But is this necessary? Bill Machrone takes a closer look.

04/11/2001
Outside the XP hoopla: There's a Whistler on the way 
Clearly, the big buzz these days surrounds the impending Windows XP. Outside the limelight, however, Microsoft has been hard at work on Whistler, its newest server OS. Bill Machrone takes a closer look and tells why new server software matters to you.

Archive

04/09/2001  Developing wireless apps: Six tools tested  
04/06/2001  Tops in the wireless crowd: 33 units and services reviewed  
04/04/2001  Windows XP: Updated OS or applications suite?  
04/03/2001  QA quandary? How to check your site's look on the cheap  
03/30/2001  Is the new Linux kernel poised to pop Windows' dominance?  
03/28/2001  Does OS X have the substance to match its top-notch style?  
03/27/2001  Stop the hack attacks with high-end server protection  
03/21/2001  Dell's new ultraportable might be just right for biz  
03/20/2001  Why Grandma can't compute: Ageism in the computer industry  
03/19/2001  DSL hell rhymes with AOL: It ain't a perfect match  
03/14/2001  Why Sony's new stylus-based PC is a real pain in the...arm  
03/13/2001  Ultraportable projectors: Bright, light...but priced right?  
03/12/2001  Graphics tools: The three best programs for your bucks  
03/07/2001  Small-biz solution: Six content-management systems for under $100,000  
03/06/2001  Ericsson's phone/PDA/browser packs a punch--but you'll find it less than perfect  
02/28/2001  Get connected: How to pick the best network technology for your home  
02/27/2001  Ultraportables take tech on the road. What to know... before you buy  
02/13/2001  Web management for dummies: You'll love this new content management tool  
01/30/2001  Brainstorm breakthrough: Introducing Mimio's digital flip chart  
01/26/2001  Fine Tune Windows with this inexpensive add-on