Research firm: Mac sales fall six percent in January (Macworld.com)

February 18, 2009
Macworld.com - Apple’s year-over-year Mac sales fell 6 percent for the month of January, according to a market research firm that tracks monthly computer sales. Apple’s drop came as monthly sales for Windows PC grew by 16 percent over January 2008, NPD Group reported.No tag for this post.













8 technology etiquette tips for job-seekers (AP)

February 18, 2009

In this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo, a customer types on a BlackBerry Storm smartphone at Best Buy in Mountain View, Calif., Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.  While e-mail and smart phones make it easier to pitch yourself and set up appointments, think twice before picking up that BlackBerry and thumb-typing a message to the hiring manager whose e-mail address you so slyly uncovered online. In the end, landing the right job hinges on old-world skills. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)AP - If there's any small solace when starting a job search in this recession, it's the proliferation of digital technology to help you re-enter the working world.


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Skype to be included on some Nokia smart phones (AP)

February 18, 2009
AP - Skype's software for making free and cheap phone calls over the Internet will be built in to some Nokia Corp. smart phones.No tag for this post.