Tech Terms Computer Dictionary for Mac may be a bit of a misnomer as this widget doesn't really provide dashboard access to the definitions of Tech Terms, but it does open a browser window to the appropriate page available on the Tech Terms Web site.

Installation was quite a breeze and the application installed as a widget directly into our Dashboard. The widget, itself, is quite basic and includes a search box. When the user types in a specific term, the widget takes the user to the appropriate page on the Tech Terms Computer Dictionary Web site. During testing … Read more

Veteran video game executive Don Mattrick faces his toughest level yet.

On Monday, Zynga said it had tapped Mattrick as its new CEO. He will take over for Mark Pincus, the controversial founder and current CEO of the embattled social-gaming company.

Mattrick faces a Herculean task of reviving a company whose fortunes have taken a turn for the worse thanks to an exodus of players, fatigue from even its most popular franchises, and, ultimately, a "broken" business model. Moreover, he will have to work with Pincus, whose difficult personality has rubbed insiders and investors the wrong way.

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VLC Media Player for Mac is the all-around reliable, works-out-of-the-box media player that you might never have heard of, though that's no reflection on the app, itself.

We installed the latest update for VLC Media Player for Mac on our test machine without problems. We quickly downloaded the DMG, and then copied VLC to Applications, overwriting our previous installed version. As longtime users of this software, we were happy to see that not much has changed. The interface remained the same, with standard buttons for playback, forward, and back. Advanced controls are available for more options, as well. The … Read more

Thanks in large part to a high number of levels, Flow Free is an entertaining connect-the-dots game. Unlike similar games, you won't be able to blast through the levels too quickly, either, which adds more depth to an already deep game.

In this game, your goal is to connect dots of the same color with lines. You have to fill up the entire grid to pass a stage, too. There's a time trial mode that's really fun, but it's even more challenging than the basic game, which is tough enough on its own. Flow Free offers … Read more

HelloSPY creates a comprehensive and covert method for tracking and recording a mobile device's activity while remaining completely undetectable. It can track the phone's location, read text messages, track Internet activity, record application usage, and much more. To access the information, users need to log in to a Web site on their home computer, as it is not accessible directly from the device. This application doesn't provide a free service but it does come with a free, two-day trial.

Once the application has been downloaded, the user needs to log in to the HelloSPY's Web site … Read more

Pic Mix - Combo the Pics offers a decent way to kill ten minutes, but slow performance and lack of difficulty are noticeable. The game gives more than enough levels, but it just doesn't seem to be fun or exciting enough to see all the way through.

The app offers two styles of game, both of which give you two pictures that come together for a key phrase. Both categories have about 100 different levels for you to run through. During testing, it took about five to ten seconds at most to figure out the puzzle, and the puzzles … Read more

Well, folks, this episode just about sums up Season 4. It's been another a great one, but don't worry, we're not planning on spending the summer lounging by the pool sipping fancy cocktails. It's too cold in San Francisco, anyway. We're already on the prowl, gearing up for Season 5. Plus, we've even got a couple special shows and an Always On giveaway coming in the next few weeks to keep you guys entertained.

For this week's unboxing, we take our first look at a one-of-a-kind gadget: the Asus PadFone Infinity. Despite a … Read more

More than 100,000 people have signed a White House petition to allow Tesla Motors to sell its electric cars directly to the public, which means the White House must issue a response.

The White House says it will review any We the People petitions that muster sufficient support -- 100,000 signatures within 30 days -- and then send them on to "appropriate policy experts" before issuing an official reply.

The idea behind the petition, posted June 5, came from a Tesla fan going by the name of Ken -- declining to reveal his full name -- … Read more

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