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ZDNet Author Biography: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or...; more about Adrian Kingsley-Hughes »

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Apple issues "common sense" heat advice for iPhone 3G/3G S: Do iPhone 3G and 3G S handsets overheat during regular use? According to unconfirmed reports iPhone 3G S handsets can get get hot enough that they turn pink. I've not see one first hand so it's hard to confirm the reports, but it seems that the reports/rumors have prompted Apple...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Handset, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, 3G, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-07-02
Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09: Welcome to the updated and revamped Hardware 2.0 "Very Best Kit List" for Jul/Aug 09. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range and budget components currently available. So if you're thinking of buying, building or even upgrading a PC, this list is a must-read for...; Tags: Hardware, List, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-07-02
4.7 million Firefox 3.5 downloads ... and counting!: It's not been 24 hours yet, and Mozilla's Firefox 3.5 web browser has been downloaded over 4.7 million times. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-07-01
Testing Firefox 3.5 ... mind your add-ons!: Now that Mozilla as finally released Firefox 3.5, I know that many of you will be eager to take it for a spin ... but be careful as upgrading might mean you end up with fewer features, not more. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-30
Benchmarking Firefox 3.5: I've just loaded The release version of Firefox 3.5 onto my browser test bed in order to do some benchmarking. How does Mozilla's latest browser compare to the rest?. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Benchmarking, Web Browser, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-30

And Windows 7's killer feature is ...: I keep hearing about how Windows 7 is going to be just the CPR that the ailing PC industry needs to get itself out of the hole it's in. It seems that folks, both consumer and enterprise, are going to be flocking to their favorite OEMs and throwing cash at...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-29
Microsoft sets pointless 25-PC upgrade limit for Windows 7: It never fails to amaze me how Microsoft can make things far more complex for the end user than it needs to be. Take the Microsoft Windows Upgrade Option that was announced last Friday where you can buy a PC now and upgrade it to Windows 7 when the OS...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-29
Who here has ever needed to replace the battery in their notebook?: With more notebooks shipping with a built-in battery, some people are worried that this prevents them from being able to easily replace the battery, forcing them to pay for support or buy a new notebook. But how important are user-replaceable batteries? Have you ever replaced the battery in your notebook?...; Tags: Battery, Engineering, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-29
Getting your hands on Microsoft Security Essentials ...: Microsoft allowed 75,000 people to download the beta of its new Microsoft Security Essentials, but all these places were snapped up in under 24 hours. However, you can still get your hands on the downloads ... if you know where to look! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-29
Mythbusters' Adam Savage hit with $11,000 AT&T bill: It seems that Mythbusters' Adam Savage was doing a spot of traveling in Canada and made the mistake of taking his AT&T USB Connect Mercury modem with him. A spot of web surfing ended up with him getting a eye-watering $11,000 bill for roaming from AT&T. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: AT&T Corp., Mythbusters, Modems, Channel Management, Hardware, Components, Marketing, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-26
Windows 7 upgrade pricing is too expensive: Windows 7 upgrade pricing is too darn expensive. There, I've said it, and I feel better for having that out in the open. And not only is the upgrade pricing expensive, it's overly complicated. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Pricing Strategy, Microsoft Windows 7, Pricing, Marketing Research, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-26
Mac users suffer Safari 4 woes: A robust beta doesn't necessarily result in a robust final release. It seems that while the beta version of Safari 4 for Mac was robust and reliable, the final release is causing Mac users a lot of headaches. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Safari, Desktops, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-26
Apple makes big bucks profit per iPhone 3G S: Following an iSuppli teardown, it is revealed that Apple makes over $400 profit on every 16GB iPhone 3G S, and a whopping $500 on every 32GB iPhone 3G S. It's not so much iPhone 3G S as iPhone 3G $$$! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-25
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3 available: Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3 is available for download. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-25
AV-Test calls Microsoft Security Essentials "very good": I know that it's hard for some people to accept it, but Microsoft is capable of getting things right. One such example of "getting it right" is Microsoft Security Essentials beta. While some security vendors have been quick to dismiss this new tool, the independent testing company AV-Test ranked the...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-25
Are Windows stealth updates back again?: According to Windows Secrets, Microsoft could be back to its old tricks of stealthily installing Windows Updates on systems where users have specifically specified that they want to verify each update installed. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-25
News to know: Vizio; Apple-Psystar; Buffett; Facebook status; Palm Pre; AT&T: Here are todayâ€™s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNETâ€™s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sean Portnoy: Vizio spills the beans on its Internet TV plans Sam Diaz: Court allows Apple-Psystar case to resume...; Tags: Steve Jobs, Facebook, Hewlett-Packard Co., Palm Inc., AT&T Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Data Centers, Software As A Service (SaaS), Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Emerging Technologies, Security, Operating Systems, Software; Blog posts 2009-06-25
Apple vs. Psystar - It's not about money!: The Florida-based Mac-clone maker Psystar threw in the towel back in May and filed for bankruptcy, but that doesn't mean that Apple is willing to call off the hounds. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Apple Inc., Litigation, Personal Finance, Business Operations, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-24
Running Microsoft Security Essentials: Yesterday I downloaded the installation files for Microsoft Security Essentials beta, Microsoft's free consumer antimalware program. So, is it any good? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2009-06-24
First look: Microsoft Security Essentials beta: Taking a look at Microsoft Security Essentials, a free security product from Microsoft. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Beta, microsoft, morro, security, antivirus, antispyware, antimalware, malware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Image galleries 2009-06-24