http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/23/all xx http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85468/27-inch-core-i5-imac-core-i7-option When Apple announced new iMacs last month, it included a major step forward amid the subtle-but-welcome refinements in most of the models: the first ever iMac to offer a quad-core processor. http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85468/27-inch-core-i5-imac-core-i7-option#comments Hardware Product review Core i5 iMac Mac Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:10:06 -0500 ITworld staff 85468 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85464/alienware-optx-aw2210-215-inch-lcd-monitor Dell's gamer-friendly Alienware brand is extending its reach to include monitors, and the 21.5-inch widescreen 1080p OptX AW2210 ($300 as of November 11, 2009) serves up a lot to like: solid image quality, accessible and comprehensive built-in menus, and an exterior design that stands out from the generally conservative competition. http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85464/alienware-optx-aw2210-215-inch-lcd-monitor#comments Hardware Product review Alienware monitors Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:09:49 -0500 ITworld staff 85464 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/software/85453/ultimate-troubleshooter-name-only The Ultimate Troubleshooter ($30; free, ten-use, feature-limited demo), as its name implies, promises to troubleshoot any and all problems you may run across when running your PC. However, it's not nearly as useful or powerful as similar programs, and the trial version is so lacking in basic features that you'll most likely want to stay away. http://www.itworld.com/software/85453/ultimate-troubleshooter-name-only#comments Software Product review Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:13 -0500 ITworld staff 85453 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/software/85418/track-your-stolen-laptop-free-prey If you're not worried about this when you're out in public with your laptop, you should be: What if someone steals your computer -- and its precious data that comprises your digital personal and work life? http://www.itworld.com/software/85418/track-your-stolen-laptop-free-prey#comments Hardware Security Software Product review Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:24 -0500 ITworld staff 85418 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/84888/holiday-gift-ideas-portable-entertainment MP3 players, headphones and other gift ideas to keep you rocking over the holidays. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/84888/holiday-gift-ideas-portable-entertainment#comments Personal tech Product review gift ideas headphones mp3 player Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:28:32 -0500 ITworld staff 84888 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/storage/85335/synology-disk-station-ds409slim Synology's Disk Station DS409slim DS409slim is a uniquely-designed NAS device that has four bays for laptop-size hard drives, numerous RAID configurations, multiple features that advanced users will enjoy, and--a welcome improvement over other NAS systems--a simple setup system. http://www.itworld.com/storage/85335/synology-disk-station-ds409slim#comments Storage Product review NAS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:15:28 -0500 ITworld staff 85335 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/%5Bprimary-term%5D/85275/finepix-s200exr-has-sensor-shifting-tricks It may not be a DSLR, but the FinePix S200EXR ($600 as of 11/13/09) is the sort of advanced point-and-shoot camera that's an enthusiast's dream. http://www.itworld.com/%5Bprimary-term%5D/85275/finepix-s200exr-has-sensor-shifting-tricks#comments Personal tech Software Product review digital camera Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:11 -0500 ITworld staff 85275 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85337/mac-mini-snow-leopard-server Well, wouldn't you know it--someone at Apple was paying attention to those of us who have been praising the Mac mini as a good server. http://www.itworld.com/hardware/85337/mac-mini-snow-leopard-server#comments Hardware Operating systems Product review mac mini Mac OS Snow Leopard Server Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:13:05 -0500 ITworld staff 85337 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/85346/hands-dell-mini-3i-smartphone The first Dell Mini 3i smartphone to go on sale anywhere in the world will be available in China this December for 4800 Chinese yuan (US$704) without a mobile phone contract, China Mobile representatives said Thursday. http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/85346/hands-dell-mini-3i-smartphone#comments Open Source Personal tech Product review Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:53 -0500 ITworld staff 85346 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/software/85332/ten-things-you-need-know-about-sharepoint-server-2010 Based on our hands-on testing of the beta version of SharePoint Server 2010, here are 10 things you need to know. http://www.itworld.com/software/85332/ten-things-you-need-know-about-sharepoint-server-2010#comments BPM Business intelligence Software Product review collaboration content management SharePoint Server Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:39 -0500 ITworld staff 85332 at http://www.itworld.com