![]() (They also offer a new tool for analyzing EULAs for interesting words and phrases.) # Robert's "most highly recommended tool" for beating back spyware is SpywareBlaster (works with all popular browsers no program to run in the background easy to use): You have to purchase the software for autoupdates, and the free version requires manual updating. Like free software? Check out Free Software: Good, For Nothing # Tip of the hat to for putting free antispyware and free antivirus tools thru the lab wringer. Is there a noticable difference between 720p and 1080p? I was wondering what the cheapest way to 720p is? Flat, Tube, Rear I was wondering since my computer monitor has a resolution of 1280x768, would the picture be similar to what you would see on a 720i/p HDTV? # You've sent us a ton of HDTV questions. # Wondering what PS2 users in Japan live for? Simulations like Guitar Hero Joe Rybicki, from Official PlayStation Magazine, brought the game in and showed us why it got a 9.8 out of 10. Patrick showed off the QWERTY keyboard in action, along with Verizon's VCast video, and talked about the problems of browsing the web on a phone, even over the fairly fast EVDO network. It might be your perfect phone, at least if you want a keyboard, stereo speakes and a big screen. # Do you live for SMS? We looked at LG's VX9800. # Jim from Singapore Wants to know if broadband boosters that "decrease latency" work? # Stanford Racing wins the DARPA Grand Challenge! ExtremeCyborg sent a reporter down to cover the race. In other Vista news this week, Microsoft revealed its plans to offer 7 diffe * Thinking about Windows Vista? MS just dropped a new beta. The SERIOUS SAM II demo will go out next week!!! ![]() You can download AGE OF EMPIRES 3 and F.E.A.R. * Garnett Lee from 1UP.com gave us the scoop on three great (free!) game demos for your PC. * A combo DVD/projector? Robert Heron gave Optoma's MovieTime DV10 front-projector an Editor's Choice! For a more technical intro that covers the finer points of compatibility with MS Office, check out PCMag's review. The latest version of the free office suite is heaps faster, considerably sleeker looking, and chock full of good stuff for folks that don't need to drop the cash on Microsoft Office. You can learn more here, or go straight to the Mozilla page with the patch that disables IDN for now. * The current Firefox browser has a security issue with how it handles IDN (International Domain Names) that can allow a naughty site to execute a buffer overflow. Patrick's running it, Robert doesn't trust browser betas. * Jeremy Atkinson from gave us the scoop on the ButtKicker Gamer, a $150 gadget to help you. Rumor has it the printing isn't as good as the Dell 1100. Available for under $100 if you shop carefully (and don't mind rebates), 22 ppm engine. * Nahid from Brampton, Ontario tipped us off to the Samsung ML-2010. * BRIAN FROM TROY, New York saw our review of the $99 Dell 1100 laser printer last week and aks "Do you have to order replacement toner from Dell for the 1100, or can you get it from major retailers?" From what the propaganda inside the 1100 printer drivers says, Dell is the only source for the toner cartridges. ![]() ![]() * The iPod nano rules, at least if you don't want FM or a built in recorder. # And, as always, we answer viewer questions and recap the most important tech news of the week. Our analyst says cingular will use Motorola's iTunes phone. # Apple Sends Invites to Secretive Music-Related Event. Hey, thanks guys! And, to think it only took a massive lawsuit for that to happen. # Spitzer Pact: AOL Will Make It Easier To Quit AOL. # FCC Grants 30-Day Extension for VOiP 911 # If you want the full scoop on Windows Vista, check out the eSeminar Will they save your bacon, or just drain your credit card? PC Magazine's Robert Heron will stop by to give us his take on something the salesfolks are bound to push you on when you're buying. # Should You Wait To Buy A PC? ExtremeTech's Loyd Case asked all the hard questions at the Intel Developer Forum last week to find out what's at the heart of Intel's next processor, and when it's finally going to ship. You remember the folks that brought us Grand Theft Auto, don't cha? We want to know if there will be any "secret code" in this release. 1UP.com's Sam Kennedy brings us this inside scoop on Rockstar's next game, The Warriors. # What Comes After Grand Theft Auto? The Warriors. # A Walkman phone? PC Magazine scored the Sony Ericsson W800i Walkman Phone, and we'll show you how it works on air.
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