http://www.itworld.com/product-review 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