Connect to a Hotspot
Sometimes the world is at your beck and call. You simply have to be mobile. Whether you're just heading down to your local coffee shop, or are jet setting to Istanbul for sightseeing—life takes you places. And what better way to travel than with a wireless laptop computer? To-do list: Buy incense in a bustling Turkish bazaar, and then sit in an outdoor cafe and update my blog.
With a Wi-Fi* hotspot, you can connect to the Internet either for free or for a small fee.
Expert Advice
Online or In a Store?
By Sylvia Flores
Before you Buy a Computer
So you've decided to purchase a new computer. You've got your budget set.
Sharing Very Large Files
By Mark Frauenfelder
Hobbies and Interests
*Use a free application to send email attachments of up to 1 gigabyte.
How To & More
Clearing Your Cache
Advanced Computing Help
If you have a broadband (very fast) connection, the time you save using a cache might be pretty small. The idea of a Web cache goes back to the days not so long ago when most of us used dial-up access to the Internet.
Get the Best Battery Life from Your Mobile Computer
Mobile Computing
Ah, the laptop computer-the ultimate in digital enjoyment where you can connect, play, and work, wherever, whenever. But if you lose battery power and can't plug in on the go, your laptop just became an oversized coaster.
News
Movie download services bypass discs
TV and Video
Forget DVDs. Several services now let you download movies and play them right on your TV - no disc needed.
Consumers still slow to recycle gadgets
Gifts and Gadgets
Organizations offer hassle-free ways to get rid of electronic waste - so why don't consumers recycle their old gadgets?
Top Picks
Top 5 Thin-and-Light Laptops
Laptops
A svelte thin-and-light can offer the perfect combination of portability and performance without derailing your budget.
Top 5 Performance Desktops
Desktops
Whether you want to create games or just play them, performance desktops feature the latest, fastest components to tackle the toughest computing tasks.
Featured System
Apple iMAC
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- 1 GB RAM
- 250 GB hard drive
- Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Setting new standards for elegance and simplicity, the all-new, all-in-one iMac packs all its components - from processor to video camera - into an astoundingly thin, anodized aluminum frame. The advanced processors that power every iMac are faster than ever - delivering greater performance for everything from enhancing photos to playing games and more. Learn More »
