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Mac office suites, evaluated from the perspective of a teacher

Through the years, I’ve tried a lot of Windows software. This gallery spotlights 10 tools and utilities (many of them completely free) that have passed the test of time. All of them work with Windows XP and Windows Vista. I recommend these programs to anyone who wants to get more out of Windows.

The Apple MacBook Air is thin, light, and a testament to what good engineering and design can accomplish in a notebook personal computer. This latest TechRepublic Cracking Open gallery explores the technology of this ultra thin notebook.

Luxury gadget-maker Amosu gives the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a very expensive and one-of-a-kind makeover.

Yesterday Microsoft released a new update for Windows Vista – KB940510. This update, when installed, will detect certain software used to bypass Windows product activation.

Apple unveils more powerful MacBooks and MacBook Pros. Plus, MacBook Pro inherits Multi-Touch technology from the MacBook Air.

In this TechRepublic teardown gallery, John Lee cracks open the Samsung BlackJack II smartphone, available from AT&T.

T-Mobile may not have a 3G data network, but they are on the cutting edge with helping people ditch their home phones and use VoIP services. The latest service allows you to use your standard home cordless phone with a new T-Mobile line. The service does require a new special modem, available for US$50 with 2-year commitment.

Released in 1996, the Motorola StarTAC flip phone was the smallest cell phone available, and the first with a clamshell design. Naturally, TechRepublic had to crack one open.

AT&T just released the Palm Centro GSM Palm OS device. The Sprint Palm Centro was released a few months ago and is quite popular. For US$99, the Palm Centro is a very capable smartphone that appeals to those looking for a good text messaging and communications device.

Finally, you can run your antivirus at the gateway, thanks to the $330 IPCop/Copfilter firewall
25-watt appliance — no gimmicks or hacks.

Microsoft announced a wide-ranging corporate reorg on February 14. Here are the winners and losers.

Here is a quick demo of the new UI for Android

February brings love to the air in Azeroth. Players can take their chances pledging devotion. Will their love be returned, or will hearts be broken?

The Commodore 64 was extremely powerful in its day and we can still marvel at the beauty of its simple design in this TechRepublic Cracking Open.

Taking a look at the latest beta of Firefox 3.0.

SP1 was supposed to make life tougher for pirates – it doesn’t.

See how SP1 changes the face of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA).