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by Peter Smith

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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Limited Edition Red XBox 360 inbound

Posted Feb 24, 2009 - 08:34 am

Microsoft and Capcom announce a new limited edition XBox bundle.
Hardware, video games, Xbox 360
Facebook "System Error Check" malware

Posted Feb 23, 2009 - 06:33 pm

Don't install this Facebook application, and don't Google it, either!
Security, Facebook, malware
Last.FM, Tech Crunch, and the RIAA

Posted Feb 23, 2009 - 02:11 pm

TechCrunch accuses Last.FM of turning over data to the RIAA. Controversy ensues.
Business, Last.FM, Tech & society
Avoid rolling with rick: lengthen URLs

Posted Feb 22, 2009 - 11:02 pm

Shortened URLs can be convenient, but every time you use one, you're clicking blind.
Software, LongURL, Twitter
XBox Live players targeted in DoS attacks

Posted Feb 20, 2009 - 01:56 pm

Griefing goes beyond the confines of the games...for a price.
Personal Tech, denial of service, XBox Live
New Mac Mini image leaked? Let the community decide!

Posted Feb 19, 2009 - 09:59 pm

A Mac Rumors forum member leaks a photo; will it stand up to the scrutiny of the skeptical?
Hardware, mac mini, rumors
New Nintendo DSi hardware gets date, price

Posted Feb 18, 2009 - 01:33 pm

Nintendo of America issued a press release today detailing launch date and price for its new Nintendo DSi handheld gaming system.
Personal Tech, Nintendo DSi, video games
Facebook reverts Terms of Use

Posted Feb 18, 2009 - 08:16 am

In the face of controversy, company says it has "decided to return to our previous Terms of Use while we resolve the issues that people have raised."
Business, Facebook, privacy
DTV switch still on for some

Posted Feb 17, 2009 - 07:49 pm

Tonight 400 broadcasters switch to digital, but the FCC nixed the idea for some. Why?
Personal Tech, dtv
GTA:IV Gamers get Lost and Damned by staying up late

Posted Feb 17, 2009 - 08:38 am

Niko sits on the sidelines while biker Johnny takes the stage
Software, video games

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