Time to make the Web smarter: four new tools analyze and categorize the Web semantically to make more sense of information. Ready for something new? Read more

Pre-Boot environments on a slew of machines offer faster bootup, longer battery life, and quick access to what you need, all before Windows loads. Read more

Just released: Apple's Safari 4 Beta. There's plenty to love and hate about it. Blazing speed is great, but the restore tabs function is still missing. Read more

Not everybody has time to learn photography 101. Here’s how to make the best of bad images after the damage has been done, with software. Read more

A Bootable Windows Preinstallation USB stick can be a useful tool for any PC fix-it guy's toolbox. Here's how to make one and use it for maximum effect. Read more

From the beta "fish" to the hidden features, we quiz Mike Ybarra, the general manager of Windows product management, about Windows 7. Read more

Google pumped out dozens of new features this season. But 12 stood out, including HD YouTube, video chat, and voice-activated search. Read more

From horrible bluescreens to creepy Shadow Copy Services, here are ten Vista dilemmas and solutions, from a guy serving in the Vista trenches. Read more

What’s in Windows 7 for mobile users? Better battery life, DVD playback, and more. And we were curious: How well does it run on a netbook? Read more

Small improvements: the next version of Windows will feature a new Taskbar, better device compatibility, battery life, and performance. Read more