Computer and Internet

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Macworld

August 2007

Many magazines devoted to Macintosh computing have come and gone over the years, but Macworld has aged gracefully and become the premier resource for news, reviews, tips, and chatter for the Apple crowd. But far from being a stale grande dame, Macworld continues to pepper its articles and monthly columns. The magazine also regularly attracts some of the best writers in the Mac universe. Their insight and invaluable step-by-step tips help you get the most out of your Mac.

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PC Magazine

July 17, 2007

The Future of Computing

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Hardcore Gamer

July 2007

Hardcore Gamer is a monthly enthusiast gaming magazine that celebrates the lifestyle and culture of gaming. Created and written by passionate gamers who genuinely love what they do, every issue of Hardcore Gamer comes packed with unique content, in-depth cover stories, retro gaming features, the latest in mobile gaming, import titles from abroad, plus plenty of previews, reviews, news, strategies, and much, much more.

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PC World

July 2007

PC World is the best source of information on how to select, buy, and use computer products and services for home and business. It’s packed with award-winning articles, monthly Top 100 PC and product rankings, evaluations and ratings from the PC World Test Center, tips, how-tos, consumer advice, step-by-step guides, and more.

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Games for Windows

July 2007

Simcity Reborn!

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Electronic Gaming Monthly

July 2007

Electronic Gaming Monthly focuses on new electronic games for console video game units, including the Nintendo, Super NES, Sega Genesis, Sega 32x, Sony Play Station, and portable game systems such as the Nintendo GameBoy, Sega Game Gear. EGM also features regular columns on the latest game releases as well as special sections devoted to movies, records and other subjects of interest to the male youth market.

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PC Magazine

Jun 26, 2007

Annual Internet Speed Issue
The Fastest ISPs.

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Smartphone & Pocket PC

Feb/Mar 2007

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Computer Power User

Jun 2007

Build Your Own Notebook
Computer aficionados have been building their own systems since the advent of the PC. Notebooks are different. Because they’re small, with crowded interiors, building a notebook from scratch is hard to do correctly, even for the pros. The fact is that most vendors, including the big, recognizable names, don’t build their own notebooks. They basically do what we’re going to do in putting together our own notebook — take a barebones system and add parts to order.

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PC World

Jun 2007

Search Engine Shoot-Out
Google isn’t your only option for combing the Web.

Virus Stoppers
The nefarious business of creating computer viruses has grown increasingly sophisticated and lucrative, requiring antivirus software of equal sophistication.

The Best Vista Notebooks
If you have been waiting for Windows Vista models to arrive before buying a new laptop, it’s time to shop.

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Hardcore Gamer

Jun 2007

Hardcore Gamer is a monthly enthusiast gaming magazine that celebrates the lifestyle and culture of gaming. Created and written by passionate gamers who genuinely love what they do, every issue of Hardcore Gamer comes packed with unique content, in-depth cover stories, retro gaming features, the latest in mobile gaming, import titles from abroad, plus plenty of previews, reviews, news, strategies, and much, much more.

On the Cover
Mass Effect.

Feature
People are doing crazy things with PCs and their consoles, and we’ve got the skinny jon it in a big article full of pictures, grills and flying Wiimotes.

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Games for Windows

Jun 2007

Inside Blizzard’s World of WarCraft
Behind closed doors at Blizzard, we learn stories about the creation of the most successful MMO to date. Plus, get the early word on the game’s newest content.

GFW Live
We sit down with Microsoft Games head honcho Peter Moore to discuss bringing Live to the PC. Is there more to it than Halo 2 Achievements and Shadowrun?

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Electronic Gaming Monthly

Jun 2007

Tom Clancy’s EndWar
Directing your troops with a controller is so 2006 — in this futuristic tactical war game, you can command your legions with voice alone.

God of War
Chains of Olympus.

360/PS3
Buy or wait?

PS3′s Difference Makers

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PC Magazine

Jun 5, 2007

59 Ways to Supercharge Windows

Portable Hard Drives

Build out Your Small Business

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PC Magazine

May 22, 2007

Printers Go To Work
What should you consider when buying a home-office or small-office printer? (Hint: you don’t print photos at work.) We give you the lowdown on the new office AIOs, ink jets, and laser printers. Also, we take a look at the future of printing with the Memjet. Will the Memjet revolutionize the world of printing with its 60-page-per-minute ink jet technology? Or is that breathtaking speed just hype?

PC Magazine’s 2nd Annual Digital Drive Awards
Today’s cars, with integrated networking tying together a surprising number of computers, are technological powerhouses. That circuitry does more than merely raise and lower your windows: Built-in tech makes your vehicle faster, safer, easier to use — and just more fun to drive. Our annual Digital Drive Awards make finding the best tech ride a lot simpler.

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Hardcore Gamer

May 2007

On the Cover
Spider-man 3.

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PC World

May 2007

101 Fantastic Freebies
Great no-cost programs and services are everywhere on the Web these days. In the collection of the finest free offerings available, you’ll discover full-featured tools that can help you do just about anything.

High-Def Video Superguide
Next-generation high-definition video players have arrived, and they deliver on their promise of stunning, nearly Hollywood-caliber visuals. We take an in-depth look at the key differences between the competing Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, and then we test standalone high-def players of each type — plus HD-capable gaming platforms — to see which models perform the best.

Make Your Network Work Better
PC networks are as common today as TV aerials used to be, but with the benefits have come a distressing number of problems. From disappearing Internet connections to poky downloads to incompatible hardware, we diagnose ailments and prescribe cures. Security tactics, backup strategies, media-intensive uses — they’re all covered here.

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Windows IT Pro

May 2007

Customizing and Deploying Office 2007
Because Office 2007 is so different from previous Office versions, you’ll have to learn how to customize and deploy an Office 2007 installation that has been configured to your company’s specifications.

Let’s Get Organized: File Server Basics
Clean up and optimize your file server for a better user experience and easier maintenance.

How ADFS “Does” Identity Federation
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) lets you allow designated users access to your network — but to use ADFS, you need to know about ADFS components and the claim transformation process.

Forefront Client Security
Microsoft Forefront Client Security is an ambitious security product that provides valuable protection against all kinds of malware. SMBs might find installation cumbersome, however.

Virtualizing Disaster Recovery
Here are the various options for applying virtualization technology to disaster recovery in an environment that uses local SCSI storage.

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Windows IT Pro

Apr 2007

Toughening Up Virtual Server
Are you about to jump on the virtualization bandwagon? Before you do, you need to be aware of the technology’s real security concerns. Here are some practical solutions that you can use.

Get In Sync with DFSR
Ditch Robocopy (and FRS) for replication and synchronization on your network, and implement easy-to-use DFSR on Windows Server 2003 R2 instead.

Internet Explorer 7.0
Deploy Internet Explorer 7.0 to take advantage of the Web browser’s cool new features and enhanced security.

Longhorn Server PKI
Longhorn Server’s public key infrastructure (PKI) has the most features of any PKI version, and installing Windows Certificate Services is easier than ever.

Exchange Storage Ins and Outs
Discover Microsoft’s recommendations regarding storage groups (SGs), RAID, transaction logs and databases, circular logging, and SANs.

Vista’s New Backup and Recovery Technologies
To make backup and recovery processes more useful and forgiving, Microsoft built Vista’s new backup capabilities from the ground up instead of repackaging the old backup technology.

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Windows IT Pro

Mar 2007

Exchange 2007 Transforms Message Routing
Exchange Server 2007 eliminates routing groups in favor of a more efficient message-flow process, but you’ll need to perform certain tasks to make the new routing coexist with legacy Exchange servers.

Secure Connectivity on the Road
Set up a free and portable VPN with the OpenSSH VPN tool and the Squid for Windows proxy server.

Hosted Applications
Remotely hosted services can often reduce costs, but you need to evaluate how your business plans to use them before you decide to take that route.

SharePoint Server 2007 Revealed
Take a guided tour, using practical experiences to manage content, tasks, workflow, and Web parts.

Getting to Know Office 2007
Learn how Pivot Tables display hierarchical data, what OneNote 2007′s OCR indexing means for your searches, and why you might want to consider using Word 2007′s blogging feature.

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Games for Windows

May 2007

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Don’t call it an expansion! Check out our world-exclusive first look at the ambitious standalone follow-up to Relic’s groundbreaking RTS.

Windows Vista
Should PC gamers install Vista? Also: 20 tips to maximize your Vista experience.

Reviews
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars finally arrives, and it’s one of the best recent games in its genre. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.

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Smart Computing

May 2007

Troubleshoot Your Wireless Network
For computer users, the only thing better than a home network is a wireless home network. In the past, wireless networks were slow, finicky, relatively difficult to set up, and good only for networking computers. Modern wireless networking equipment is much closer in speed to a wired network; is very easy to configure, thanks to browser-based setup menus; and can be utilized by a number of gadgets ranging from DVRs (digital video recorders) to console game systems to handheld devices. Wireless networks can still be finicky compared to the stable performance of wired networks, but as long as you know what components to shop for and how to properly configure them, the benefits of going wireless certainly exceed the costs.

Windows XP: WinXP With Vista-Like Features
Get a taste of Vista from safely within WinXP.

Windows 98: Help For Users Of The World’s Most Popular Unsupported OS
Even though Microsoft stopped supporting Win98 last summer, it still has a big fan base. Learn where to find Win98 support.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
Just because you downloaded and installed Internet Explorer 7 doesn’t mean you have to keep it. Here are two easy ways to uninstall IE7 on Windows XP machines.

Secure Your PC
Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to use two of the most popular antispyware programs: Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy.

Learning Linux: Improve Your Open-Source Internet Experience
A series in which we unravel the mysteries of Linux, step-by-step. Here’s step No. 7.

Fanning the Flames of Firefox
Firefox extensions are heating things up and making your favorite browser even better. Here’s the scoop on how to use them and where to find them.

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PC Magazine

May 8, 2007

Vista Made Easy
We arm you with dozens of tips for installing Vista the right way, configuring it for yourself and your family, and improving system speed. We also walk you through Vista’s many cool features. After reading our story, you’ll have the know-how to make this new OS your own.

802.11N Routers
Even though the standard won’t be ratified until 2009, wireless-n routers are here now and ready for business. We put four draft-n routers to the test and tell you whether you should upgrade.

Headphones
Why spend $300 on an iPod if you’re going to listen to it with the tinny $5 earbuds it comes with? We test and review ten pairs of headphones and earphones — and help you pick the right one for any budget.

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Digit

May 2007

Creative Suite 3
Adobe is about to release new versions of all of its creative tools for graphic design, web and video production. We put the betas of Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and more through their paces.

Pitch Perfect
Top creative companies reveal secrets on creating successful pitches that win jobs every time: from how to amaze your potential clients to often-made mistakes that you must avoid.

Uniform Music
To create a design-led 3D visualization for architects plans for the old EMI Blyth Road site, Uniform tapped a wealth of musical heritage.

Manga Special FX
Learn how to give manga artwork some visual punch with our guide to creating dynamic images in Photoshop. See how glows can make your work stand out — and then follow along with our tutorial.

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Computer Power User

May 2007

PSU Blowout!
Power supplies don’t get much love from the average PC DIYer. Think about the first time you built a computer. You spent hours agonizing over your choices for most components, but you probably gave the power supply about as much thought as you did the floppy drive. It’s not hard to see why: The power supply plays a support role in your system. Whereas your CPU, memory, motherboard, and even your hard drive affect your system’s speed, the PSU simply provides the power those components need. But you’re a power user now…

Fit For The A/V Rack
Seven Cases That Make Your HTPC Presentable.

PC Speaker Systems
Music To Your Ears Or White Noise?

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IEEE Security & Privacy

Mar/Apr 2007

Studying Bluetooth Malware Propagation: The BlueBag Project
Bluetooth worms currently pose relatively little danger compared to Internet scanning worms. The BlueBag project shows targeted attacks through Bluetooth malware using proof-of-concept codes and mobile devices.

Alien vs. Quine
Is it possible to prove a computer is malware-free without pulling out its hard disk? The authors introduce a hardware inspection technique based on the injection of carefully crafted code and the analysis of its output and execution time.

Toward Automated Dynamic Malware Analysis Using CWSandbox
The authors present CWSandbox, which executes malware samples in a simulated environment, monitors all system calls, and automatically generates a detailed report to simplify the malware analyst’s task.

Trust Negotiation in Identity Management
Most organizations require the verification of personal information before providing services; the privacy of such information is of growing concern. The authors show how federal IdM systems can better protect users’ information when integrated with trust negotiation.

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IEEE Software

Jan/Feb 2007

SE Challenges in Small Software Companies

Why are small software organizations different?

Adept: A unified assessment method for small software companies.

Value-oriented requirements prioritization in a small development orgainzation.

Introducing version control to database-centric applications in a small enterprise.

An open source approach to developing software in a small organization.

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.NET Developer’s Journal

Mar 2007

Creating Custom WCF Behaviors
Apply cross-cutting logic to your services.

Writing Client Components in .NET
Universal solutions PART 2.

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.NET Developer’s Journal

Feb 2007

Writing Client Components in .NET
Universal solutions PART 1.

Sink Your Teeth into Sidebar Gadgets
Adding value by addressing targeted and focused user scenarios.

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Windows IT Pro

Feb 2007

File and Print Annoyances
You probably have some very particular file-and-print annoyances in your daily IT tasks. Here are three of the most common, along with solutions to take care of them.

DNS-AD Rescue
An experienced Windows administrator takes steps to diagnose and fix a fellow IT pro’s AD and DNS problems resulting from a messy NT 4.0 upgrade.

Group Policy Annoyances
Do you have Group Policy problems? Navigate troublesome areas such as policy settings not applying immediately�or at all�with these solutions to common GP gotchas.

DNS Annoyances
Get a handle on DNS annoyances�small but irritating problems that can affect the performance of your network�and use DNS to its full potential.

Security Annoyances
Information security presents a variety of headaches, such as password resets, wireless access, and patch management. Learn about six of the most annoying — as well as what you can do to overcome them.

Meet Email-Retention Needs with Exchange 2007
Exchange 2007 includes features to help you achieve your email-retention goals. Follow these steps to create retention policies for your organization.

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Windows IT Pro

Jan 2007

Deploying Windows Vista
Microsoft simplifies Vista deployment by distributing only one Vista install image and letting you easily add updates and features to produce custom images.

Keep an Eye on Server Performance
Manage server performance with Microsoft’s SPA utility — it collects data from multiple servers, generates reports and email notifications, and helps you establish a performance baseline.

Running Legacy Applications as a Least-Privileged User
Use the Windows ACT to overcome problems related to limited user accounts and legacy application compatibility.

Blocking Web Sites in ISA Server
Perform content filtering with ISA on a shoestring budget — all it takes is a blacklist service subscription, a little rule configuration, and a couple of scripts.

Getting to Know Office 2007
Learn about key features in Microsoft Office 2007 System, such as Open XML format files, the Ribbon UI, a new way to synchronize installations, and how to convert between Office 2007 and older Office file types.

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AjaxWorld

Jan 2007

AJAX on the Enterprise
Enterprise matters.

What’s in It for Me?
Building the business case for AJAX.

When Does AJAX Make Business Sense?
Costing it out.

Effective AJAX for Everyone Including the Enterprise
Dealing with the most disruptive technology ever to hit software.

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Hardcore Gamer

Feb 2007

Hardcore Gamer is a monthly enthusiast gaming magazine that celebrates the lifestyle and culture of gaming. Created and written by passionate gamers who genuinely love what they do, every issue of Hardcore Gamer comes packed with unique content, in-depth cover stories, retro gaming features, the latest in mobile gaming, import titles from abroad, plus plenty of previews, reviews, news, strategies, and much, much more.

On the Cover
Whether you’re old enough for nostalgia or young enough to not know what the hell we’re talking about, now is the era of retro! HGM‘s editors and correspondents get together to run down the best games you’ve ever played, never played, and how to play the classics again.

Previews
Our big scoop is on a cute little game called Gurumin, but we’ve also got the goods on other hot spring titles like Izuna and Lunar Knights. We even bundled �em up with big upcoming titles like Crackdown, Cipher Complex, and Dragon Quest IX.

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Hardcore Gamer

Jan 2007

On the Cover
Rogue Galaxy: Why explore a single world, when you can explore the entire universe? Join us at the beginning of an epic journey.

Previews
The PlayStation isn’t the only gaming legacy with a new number at the end of it! Capcom and Konami try to out-sequel one another with nextgeneration installments of old favorites in our Previews section.

Feature
The NET Effect: Exploring the future of online console gaming.

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Digit

Apr 2007

Clients & Creativity
Want to work with clients that give you the creative freedom to produce your best work? Who wouldn’t. We tell you how to find, pitch, win and keep them.

Charlotte’s Web
How does an arachnophobic visual-effects supervisor create an endearing and emotive fully CG spider?

Graphic Pictures of Anatomy
Medi-mation were tasked with creating over 900 3D illustrations for an update to Dorling Kindersley’s The New Human Body Book.

Masterclass: Retouching Tips
Replicate traditional photographic techniques using step-by-step walkthroughs. Give digital stills the look of film by adding grain, and recreate the look of infrared photography in Photoshop.

Digital Darkroom Software
Now that Adobe has completed and released Lightroom, we put the top photography tools head-to-head to find the best for you.

LCD Displays for Creative Pros
Find the perfect screen for your design, illustration, graphics or animation work as we test the best new pro-level monitors in labs.

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AjaxWorld

Vol. 1 Issue 1
Aug 2006

The OpenAjax Technology Vision
Open and Interoperable.

Building a Drag-and-Drop Shopping Cart with AJAX
Creating an interactive shopping experience.

From “View Source” to Open Source
AJAX and the maturation of Web development.

Intelligent Web Applications with AJAX
A peek into modern technologies for browser-based applications.

AJAX + SOA: The Next Killer App
SOA lacks a face; that’s where AJAX comes in — it puts a face on SOA.

Integrating AJAX with JMX
Opposite ends of the Systems Management stack.

JavaServer Faces and AJAX for Google Fans
Create your own custom components and build RIAs.

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PC World

Apr 2007

Windows Tips for Everyone
Are you a Vista fan? An XP loyalist? Whichever camp you occupy, our tricks can help you improve Windows’ performance, security, and interface. And if you’re contemplating another OS entirely, see our point-by-point comparison of XP, Vista, MacOS, and Linux — our recommendation may surprise you.

Motherboards: Power at the Right Price
Whether you’re building a PC from scratch or upgrading your current system, choosing the motherboard is a critical decision. Purchasing a new motherboard gives you the chance to add cutting-edge processor, graphics, and storage technologies. We examine 14 boards to find the products with the best balance of performance, features, and affordability.

The Threats You Can’t See
The most dangerous period in software’s vulnerability-and-patch cycle occurs after someone finds a weakness but before the maker releases a fix. Bad guys have become adept at launching malicious exploits that target recently discovered software holes. Here’s what you need to know about zero-day attacks and how to protect yourself.

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JavaPro

2006 Vol. 10 No. 2

Finding the Best Value in Java IDEs
Productivity is critical in today’s enterprise development environments, and it should be among your primary criteria when evaluating development tools. However, productivity is difficult to measure absolutely because of the nature of developer skills and the projects to which those skills are applied. Free and open source IDEs further complicate the picture. Free solutions might seem to deliver the best value, but does free translate into productive development? Get acquainted with several IDE offerings and decide for yourself.

Cleaning a Complex Java Code Base
It would be nice to be able to analyze and unit test every line of code, but obviously such an approach would be cost prohibitive and impractical in today’s business environment. Take a look at an approach to code standard checking and unit testing for large, complex Java code bases that helps ensure faster delivery of more reliable code.

Get Creative on the Java ME Platform
The Java ME platform (formerly, J2ME) is six years old. Is it the right platform for your next mobile development project? More importantly, does it live up to its “write once, run anywhere” notoriety? Look in on the state of Java ME and its CLDC/MIDP stack and APIs.

Java’s Desktop Comeback
Would you use the Rich Client Platform to build a vertical application or a custom enterprise application? Discover what you get with the Eclipse and NetBeans platforms and if using those platforms means we’re going to see rich Java applications again after convincing ourselves that Java is good for only the Web and middleware.

The Two Schools of Lazy Programming
Software development firms often fall victim to bad laziness when programming without a revision control system. Find out how to apply “good laziness” to save time and achieve a desired result.

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Computer Power User

Apr 2007

Overclock Your PC
If you just build a system, turn it on, and start using it as is, you’re leaving performance on the table. That PC will not be as fast as it could be until you take a little time to change some of its settings. You’ve already bought all of the components — making your hardware and software sing won’t cost you another dime. This month’s two Spotlight articles will help you do what it takes to unearth the hidden speed and responsiveness waiting inside your case.

X-Ray Vision: 3D Flash Memory
Stacking Layers of Silicon on Chips.

White Paper: DisplayPort
With some new technologies, it is easy to see that they fill a pressing need and will be instantly successful. Still others won’t make a market impact because they’re too similar to already available technologies. But with so many new technologies emerging every day, it’s tough to know ahead of time what type of impact they will have. For instance, the newest digital video interface, called DisplayPort, fits into the latter group. DisplayPort offers a digital display/video standard that somewhat resembles already available standards (DVI and HDMI), which may limit its appeal. However, DisplayPort has the backing of several large tech companies (such as AMD/ATI, Dell, Intel, and Nvidia, to mention a few), which may give it the support it needs to become a successful standard.

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Games for Windows

Mar 2007

Frontlines: Fuel of War
Former Battlefield modmakers mix blood and oil in a fictional near-future war — and try to make a team shooter to satisfy both the single- and multiplayer set.

2006 Games of the Year
Rundown of the 10 games that mattered the most in 2006, plus awards for special achievement. Who will take the top honors?

Reviews
Rainbow Six Vegas
Europa Universalis III
Star Trek: Legacy
Flyboys Squadron
Forge of Freedom
Sam & Max: Episode 2
The Shield

Tech
This month, we delve into the history of PC controllers — and show Nintendo Wii owners how to make their wireless Remotes PC-friendly.

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Java Developer’s Journal

Jan 2007

Mediation and the Man in the Middle
Patterns for designing scalable and robust user-interfaces.

Performance Management 101 for WebLogic Portal
An introduction.

The Paradox of Writing Perfect Code
Static code analysis versus Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Configuring WebLogic Server 9.x JDBC
Data source connections.

Are Vendors Becoming More in Charge of Java Enterprise Edition…
… or is Sun losing control over Java EE?

Enterprise Mashup Services
Part 1: Real-World SOA or Web 2.0 Novelties?

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Java Developer’s Journal

Aug 2006

Building Real-Time Applications with Continuous Query Technology
The client/server development model prevalent in the mid-1990′s resulted in extremely easy-to-build rich GUI applications that interacted directly with a relational database. 4GL tools such as Visual Basic and PowerBuilder let even junior developers visually compose both the presentation and most of the backend data binding. While this made for impressive Rapid Application Development (RAD) productivity, the client/server architecture was severely challenged when dealing with real-time environments where the data changes rapidly and applications require visibility to the correct data at all times. As a result, client applications were forced to poll the database continuously to check for changes…

Unofficial History of Programming: ’96�’06

Where Are the High-Level Open Source Design Tools?

Mobile Java
A Single Solution for Bypassing the Pitfalls of Split Stacks.

DMA
Detecting J2EE Problems Before They Happen.

Data Access Services
How to access relational data in terms of Service Data Objects.

Managing a Standardized Build Process Outside of the Eclipse IDE
Point-and-click solutions won’t cut it.

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PC Magazine

Apr 10, 2007

Security Superguide
Now that Vista is here, we’re safe, right? Guess again. How to setup parental controls, choose free antivirus software, get rid of spyware and a list of top security threats.

Web 3.0
Fed up with all this Web 2.0 talk? Well then, let’s move on to Version 3. Blogs are already abuzz with talk of the next generation. Unfortunately, no one can agree on what it will actually look like.

Broadband Cinema
On-demand movies over the Internet have finally arrived. But is watching them easy, fast, convenient, and cheap enough to give DVD mailing services and brick-and-mortar rental stores a run for their money?

What’s Inside Your Laptop?
You may have tinkered – or at least peeked – at the guts of your desktop tower, but not many people have seen what’s inside their laptops – what’s in there, where it comes from, and what it’s made of.

HD Radio
First it was AM, then FM. Now it’s HD radio. What’s this next evolution in radio?

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PC World

Mar 2007

35 Things Every PC User Should Know
In this all-in-one guide, we’ve collected instructions for performing essential tasks that will keep your PC, your Internet and network connections, and your mobile devices humming. Whether you need to solve a nagging problem or just want to make a few helpful tweaks, our tips and how-to’s will point the way.

Build the Perfect Browser
Here’s a comprehensive look at add-ons and tools designed to boost performance for the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox. Simplify site sharing, sharpen your searches, sync your bookmarks, protect your privacy and gather news more quickly. Plus: toolbars, download managers, network settings optimization, ad blocking, tabbing, and more.

Jukebox in Your Pocket
The latest audio players do much more than just play tunes — and the best of them sound top-notch. Many new models play video and connect to music services, and one lets you wirelessly share music and photos with others. We test 21 flash- and hard-drive-based players, and reveal which have the features and performance you want.

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PC World

Feb 2007

The Web’s Most Useful Sites
Online alternatives to desktop applications are booming. We review the best of these new Web-based services in 10 categories — from online office suites and other productivity tools to recommendation services and event-listing sites. We also point you toward some of the best widgets and mashups.

Smart Phones Get Smarter
The latest crop of hybrids have big screens, functional keyboards, and strong OSs. (Many play media and take photos, too.) We look at 10 all-purpose devices vying for a Best Buy.

The 20 Most Innovative Products of the Year
Here’re our picks for the biggest breakthroughs in design and function, including high-profile game consoles, full-featured portable gadgets, and the fastest CPUs ever.

Just Cancel the @#%$* Account!
Online services can be a mousetrap easy to enter but hard to escape. Our reporter tried 31 companies to see how simple or hellish they made the process of unsubscribing.

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PC World

Jan 2007

Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista
After five years in the works, Microsoft’s massive new operating system is about to launch. We checked it out from top to bottom to find out what it does better than XP can, where the clunkers are — and how to step through this major upgrade.

The Best PC Deals Under $1000
A powerful desktop system with a speedy Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of RAM for less than $1000? We found one, along with a passel of other PCs that can handle your everyday computing needs — e-mail, office apps, Web browsing, and more — with aplomb, at a three-figure price you’ll love.

Digital Photos: Print Them, Share Them, Perfect Them
Whether you’re a photo fanatic or a casual snapshooter, these days you have a wide choice of tools for enhancing and organizing your pictures. Discover which offerings came out on top in our tests of snapshot printers, photo-sharing Web sites, and free image-editing and -management software.

Your Online Office
Google Docs & Spreadsheets, ThinkFree, and Zoho aspire to rival Microsoft’s desktop suite.

Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Arrive
They’re finally here, and we examine how the two much-anticipated game consoles stack up.

A Look at Microsoft’s Zune
See what features this iPod challenger offers.

Here’s How
Windows Tips: Unwilling to jump to Vista at Microsoft’s urging? Rejuvenate your Windows XP instead.
Internet Tips: Go beyond the basic blog with these new tools.
Hardware Tips: Protect your notebook from the harsh elements.
Answer Line: Encrypt your files with ease; a shortcut trick.
Burning Tips: Avoid five errors that can lead to disc wipeouts.

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Games for Windows

Jan 2007

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Command & Conquer returns! Ah, but you know that, didn’t you, smart guy? Well, this month, you’ll get the full scoop. Learn about the third playable race, and read on as we battle EA in multiplayer.

Reviews
Neverwinter Nights 2
Medieval II: Total War
Stronghold Legends
The Guild 2
Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
Guild Wars Nightfall
Warhammer: Mark of Chaos
Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption
Distant Guns
F.E.A.R.: Extraction Point
RoboBlitz
Battlefield 2142
Scarface: The World Is Yours
Reservoir Dogs
Jaws Unleashed
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
FIFA Soccer 07
NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
The Sims 2: Pets
Sid Meier’s Railroads!

Tech
Who can create the most powerful PC on the planet? What’s inside it? Who walks away the winner? Which machines crashed and burned? Also, check out reviews of the first DX10-ready graphics cards.

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PC World

Dec 2006

53 Hardware Secrets
So your tech gear is getting a little long in the tooth? You don’t have to purchase a whole new setup to be upto- the-minute. We’ve pulled together dozens of upgrade tips, useful tricks, and thrifty add-ons for your PC (whether desktop or notebook), printer, camera, phone, media player, and other devices. We even cover gadgets to enhance your graphics.

More HDTV for Your Money
Big-screen highdefi nition televisions are taking over the marketplace, as improving performance and falling prices attract buyers. We sort through the competing sizes and technologies to fi nd the best models available at three sweet spots-in sizes large (37-inch LCDs) extra-large (42-inch plasmas) and extra-extra-large (50- and 52-inch DLPs).

How to Avoid the Biggest Web Shopping Annoyances
Choosing and buying tech products online isn’t always as simple as it should be. From fabricated merchant reviews to questionable sales tactics to unexpected charges, a multitude of problems can turn a buying experience into a major headache. Here’s our advice for steering clear of the hassles.

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Make

Volume 01

Kite Aerial Photography
A complete guide to making a camera rig to take pictures from the sky.

$14 Video Camera Stabilizer
A cheap and simple way to eliminate jittery action shots.

5-in-1 Network Cable
Replace five commonly used networking cables with one adaptable cable.

Magnetic Stripe Reader
Do you know what’s on the magnetic stripe on your credit cards? Make our magstripe reader and find out.

PongMechanik
Why you might not want to build a read-world game based on a virtual game based on a read-world game.

Primer: Soldering & Desoldering
Even if you’ve never picked up a soldering iron, Make’s primer will have you connecting components in short order.

Homebrew: My First Computer
Remembering the time my dad built an Apple 2 from scratch.

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Hardcore Gamer

Aug 2006

Previews
It’s post E3 and we’re showing off the best of the previews like they’re the girl next door or the hottest mom on the block. You can look but not touch. Bad, naughty previews.

Features
If you’re into drama, take a thrill to the highs and lows of the Super Battle Opera. If you’re into the arts, attend the swanky opening of Artcade. If you’re into film, gaze upon the digitized players of the cast of forgotten games in The Dark Side of Retrogaming. If you’re into unspeakable acts of the macabre nature, then you’re a freak and we can’t help you.

Wii
You know how easy it would have been for us to break out the numerous Wii puns for this text, but we chose to take the high road instead. It’s what Mario’s dead cousin, Carbunkle, would have wanted.