SCREEN GIVES 3D WITHOUT GLASSES

Last week Craig peered through the 3D glasses and this week he sits down in front of a 3D monitor. Find out how well the Real 3D from Dimension Technologies worked for him.

PC 3D GLASSES MAKES THINGS STAND OUT

Craig tries the new 3D glasses from 3DWorld on for size. Read about how they convert standard computer displays into three dimensional graphics.

IF YOU SAY IT, IT WILL DIAL

Teach an old phone new tricks! Use your computer and Parliant's Tell A Phone to add voice dialing to your home or office telephone. ALSO: Microsoft unveils a new cordless mouse "Special Edition" aimed at those wanting a distinctive looking (and feeling) mouse!

PUT MORE ZIP IN YOUR ZIP

Iomega expands the capacity of their Zip drive to 750MB. ALSO: Make your Windows XP computer look like it's running Mac OS X.

MASS STORAGE FOR THE MASSES

Craig reviews Maxtor's new "Personal Storage" external hard drives with 120GB+ in capacity. ALSO: The P5 Virtual Reality Glove.

ALL-IN-ONE BURNER AND PRINTER MAKES TOTAL SOLUTION

Craig reviews the Bravo, an all-in-one CD/DVD writer and disc printer from Primera Technology.

INTERNET LETS WEDDING GO AS PLANNED

Allow Craig to introduce you to Virtually Married, an Internet service that puts your wedding plans online and helps your special day all come together as planned.

MOUSE WILL ENHANCE COMPUTING

Craig reviews a new generation cordless optical mouse from Logitech, the MX 700.

BLUETOOTH OR WIFI? HOW ABOUT BOTH

Craig explains the difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and tells you about new Bluetooth products from Microsoft.

MOMMYTRAC LETS PARENTS MONITOR FROM ANYWHERE

Wireless video cameras that transmit to your wireless PDA, for moms and dads on the go. Also a mouse that wraps around your finger for mid-air use.

SING A SONG OF CELL PHONES

Craig previews WildTones, a service that permits you to sing the cell phone ring tones you would like. Also keyboards and mice that light up the night!

DO YOU DOWNLOAD MUSIC?

Craig tackles the thorny issue of downloading music files from the Net and has a suggestion for the recording industry.

ELECTRONIC PEN REMEMBERS WHAT YOU WRITE

Craig unveils the new io digital pen from Logitech.

PDA IS NOT FOR EVERYONE

Craig is not afraid to say he doesn't need a PDA. Find out why. ALSO: New INFLATABLE speakers from Ellula.

IT'S TIME TO KILL YOUR VCR

Craig reports on the new "Dual RW" DVD rewriteable drive from Sony that supports ALL of the presently available recordable optical formats, CD or DVD. ALSO: A pint-sized optical mouse from Microsoft designed for your laptop.

FOLDING KEYBOARD IS CORDLESS

Craig reviews the cordless, folding keyboard from Pockettop for your Palm OS or PocketPC handheld computer.

TO LINK OR NOT TO LINK?

The Web is all about linking from one site to another, but some sites are starting to ban incoming links. Here's what Craig thinks about links. ALSO: See what's behind you with the UltraView Mirror from Clear View Innovations.

APPLE UNLEASHES A WILD ANIMAL

Craig tells us what he thinks about the new Apple Mac OS X version 10.2, code named "Jaguar." ALSO: Add the weather forecast and current conditions to your task bar with WeatherPop Advance.

LINK COMPUTER TO CELL PHONE

Craig finds a crack in Mister Backup's armor: HIS CELL PHONE! Find out how you can back up all the valuable contact information you've keyed into your cell phone. Get it over to your computer, and get it backed up! ALSO: Want to see who is sneaking up behind you while you're sitting at your computer? You need a rearview mirror for your monitor, and Craig's got one! Check out the C.H.I.M.P.

TURN YOUR CELL PHONE ON!

Craig wants you to turn your cell phone on and never turn it off. No...really. He doesn't want you to ever turn your cell phone off. You never know when someone might be wanting to talk with you. Come and read what is sure to be one of Craig's more incendiary columns! ALSO: Get your ports out front with FRONTX, a nifty new device that lets you bring those ports on the back of your computer out front--where they belong!

AMAZING LAPTOP UNFOLDS BEFORE YOU

Craig checks out the amazing Flip-Pad notebook computer, where technology meets origami and folded laundry. If you're feeling cramped or constrained by your current notebook computer and you'd like to have new horizons unfold before your eyes, this is the column for you. ALSO: Get a closer look with the self-illuminated ProScope, and let your computer show you what you've been missing. Wow!

IS THE FREE LUNCH OVER OR WAS IT REALLY EVER FREE?

At the recent MacWorld, Apple announced a variety of new products and services, some of which carried an unexpected twist: High price tags. Are the Apple faithful being taken advantage of, simply because they can be? Craig examines the issue and appeals to Apple for a "re-think" of their pricing policies. We all know what PC bigots like Mark think, but why not read what a long-time Apple support has to say?

SPEAKERS PLEASE BOTH EARS AND EYES

"It's better to look good than to feel good," or so the saying goes. In speaker systems, it's always been better to sound good than to look good. But Craig says that's no longer the case with the new speakers from Harman Multimedia. Super sound and stunning looks, too. ALSO: A digital aquarium might be just the ticket to soothing yourself after yet another computer crash. SereneScreen has pushed computer graphics to new heights with their amazing product!

NEW SCANNER REPAIRS PHOTOS

What if your scanner could repair your old or damaged photographs as they were being scanned? No need for photo editing software, at least not for simple repairs. Craig has the details about Microtek's new scanner model, the 6800 ICE, which offers just such a feature. Should you want to edit your scanned photos, however, Craig reports that the scanner includes a full-featured software bundle. ALSO: Craig reports on a mousepad for your knee. "Knee?" Yes, knee! It's the Mouseboard, and you've got to see it to believe it.

PORTABLE DIGITAL PHOTO STORAGE

Craig discovers the ideal portable storage option for the digital camera enthusiast. No more running out of space, no more lugging along a laptop, and no more downloading your pictures using someone else's computer. The eFilm PicturePAD downloads your photos to its internal hard drive and keeps them safe until you return to your home or office. It's a must-see gadget, and Craig's got for you!

CD BURNER REALLY BURNS

Burning your own CDs is nothing new, by now we all have CD-R or CDRW drives in our computers. But once the disc is made, how do you LABEL IT? The CD labeling kits work, but they can be tricky. Wouldn't it be nice if there was something the drive could do by itself? Find out what Craig has to say about Yamaha's DiscT@2 system!

VIRTUAL CD DRIVE MAKES IT RUN FASTER

Craig uncovers a software tool from V Communications called "CD Anywhere." If you've ever pulled your hair out looking for a particular CD, this program could save you major time (not to mention wear-and-tear on the old hairline). ALSO: Casio's slick CD label maker!

PLAY MP3 COMPUTER LIBRARY ANYWHERE IN THE HOME

Craig has already written on the computer as the entertainment hub for your home. Audio, video, recording: all of these can be controlled through the computer, perhaps better than with any other device or appliance. But now the shoe is on the other foot! Craig has found a device to integrate your computer music files (MP3) with your home stereo! Read about the new SliMP3 in this week's column.

XP RESISTANCE MAY BE FUTILE

They say (who ARE "they," anyway?) that nothing is inevitable except death and taxes. To this, Craig adds "upgrading to the latest version of Windows." Whether it's adding Windows XP to your current computer or buying a new computer with Windows XP pre-installed, eventually you will need to transfer your old data, and perhaps your old applications as well, from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP. Craig tells you about Alohabob PC Relocator, software that completely automates this otherwise difficult process.

WEB SITE HELPS SHOPPERS FIND BETTER VALUES

Online shoppers are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Not only do you have to choose between different products, but you have to decide which merchant to buy them from. One place seems to have a better price, but when you add in the shipping, is it such a good deal? And which merchants are reputable? A new web service called Pricegrabber.com says they can make the difference. Find out what Craig thinks. ALSO: Get more from your ink cartridges with InkSaver.

COMPUTER MAKES FOR ULTIMATE RECORDER

As recorded information, both video and audio, is more commonly stored in digital formats, it stands to reason that the computer would become more popular as a means of recording. Craig acknowledges this trend, and investigates some products that help you record your telephone conversations. (You'll also want to check this column from last October, where Craig reviews a high-tech USB microphone from Labtec.)

THE LIGHTEST KEYBOARD EVER

We have all manner of devices today which require portable keyboards. PDAs, wireless text pagers, even cell phones all need keyboards for data entry. Traditionally we either do without, or make do with something bulky and inconvenient to carry. You can only make the human hand so small, you know. Craig does, and tells you about an amazing new keyboard known as the VKey, made ENTIRELY FROM LIGHT. Don't miss it!

WHEN IS IT THE RIGHT TIME TO UPGRADE OS?

It's a question that has plagued computer users down through the years: When is it time to bite the bullet and upgrade my OS? Mac OS X, Windows XP, all have shiny new features. But what is the price of progress? Craig answers all that for you. ALSO: It's a mouse! It's a label printer! It's uhhh...BOTH! Check out the amazing new Casio LabelMouse.

ANYTHING FLAT CAN BECOME INVISIBLE SPEAKERS

Craig has discovered a fascinating gizmo that lets you turn any clean, flat, glossy surface into a speaker. Read about the amazing SoundBug! ALSO: Craig previews a USB flash memory reader from Kingston that handles six different kinds of media! From Compact Flash to SmartMedia to Sony's Memory Stick and beyond, this one reads it all!

ULTIMATE WAY TO STORE, CATALOG AND INDEX DISCS

Do you suffer from CD overload? Are those shiny silver discs blocking out the sun? (If they are, then you are DEFINITELY a computer nerd!) Craig has found what just might be the ULTIMATE storage device for your CDs, CDRWs, and DVDs. It's the KDS CD Organizer, and you have to see it to believe it. ALSO: People say the new iMac resembles a desk lamp, and Craig says why fight them when you can join them? Read about the iLamp, for your iMac.

SENDING AND RECEIVING MONEY ONLINE, IS IT SAFE?

Is your credit card safe in cyberspace? What is the REAL level of risk? How can you protect yourself when shopping online? Craig answers all your questions and calms your fears in his latest column. Find out about PayPal, a unique service that lets you use your credit card in ways you never though possible. ALSO: Craig flips over new models of the Kensington FlyLight, and now the new FlyFan! It's the coolest thing ever for your USB port—pun intended.

SEAMLESS INTERNET IS KEY TO COMPUTING

Imagine being connected to anything and everything all at once without even being aware of that condition. Did I just sound like a Buddhist monk describing some kind of Zen-like state of being? No, I'm talking about how your computer can and should be connected to the Internet. Craig recounts the virtues of an always-on, broadband connection to the Internet in his latest column. ALSO: Get your laptop OFF your lap with the PC Table Tote.

IS COMPANY STEALING YOUR COMPUTER?

"There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." Sound like simple wisdom? You download things every day to your computer, expecting some fantastic fun new service for free. Do you ever wonder what evil is lurking just beneath the surface of these nifty programs that promise you the world at no charge? What would you say to a company that plans to use your computer's processing power, hard drive space, and Internet bandwidth for THEIR profit? Sound like the plot of some high tech thriller? Nope, it's real and Craig has the lowdown on these dirty rotten scoundrels.

YOUR COMPUTER ISN'T REALLY GETTING OLDER

Planned obsolescence, is it a fact or a myth? Are computer manufacturers deliberately coming out with new models when they do in order to keep you buying new systems every eighteen months? It's a sticky question and Craig tackles the issue for you in this week's column. If you're sitting on the fence wondering when it will FINALLY be the "right time" to buy a computer, you should give this column a read before you make up your mind.

E-MAIL MAY HOLD A NEW SURPRISE

Forwarded jokes, notes from friends, pictures of your buddy's new car, advertisements for things you never buy...these are all things we find in our inbox. Now there is one other thing you might find: a subpoena! Yes, the process of legal service can now be done via e-mail, in certain specific instances, according to a U.S. Court of Appeals. Craig breaks it down for you in his latest column.

ARE ALL IN ONE APPLICATIONS BETTER?

Craig explores the features of Broderbund's Extreme Media Digital Studio. Is this the "Microsoft Office" of digital media suites? Edit photos, author videos, and burn CDs, DVDs, and VCDs -- all with one suite of applications. Find out what Craig things. ALSO: A USB flash memory reader from Datafab Systems that reads not ONLY CompactFlash and Smart Media, but also SD cards and Sony's Memory Stick! Truly, an all-in-one media reader.

TAX TIME FOR YOUR COMPUTER

Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes, or so the old saying goes. Your computer can't help with the former, but it CAN make taxes less of a burden on you. Come read what Craig has to say about TaxCut Deluxe from H&R Block, one of the nation's most trusted names in tax advice. ALSO: A cool USB mouse from Kensington with a retractable tail, perfect for notebook users.

WEB CAMERA OFFERS REMOTE CONTROL

We all know what webcams are, right? Little, golf ball look-alikes sitting on top of the monitor. You're constantly adjusting and focusing, sometimes having to move yourself because the camera can't. X10's new Ninja mount for their Xcam2 shatters the stationary webcam image forever with pan and tilt capability that you can control remotely, even over the Internet! Craig says they're hot! Check out his nationally syndicated newspaper column and find out why.

NEW COMPUTERS WITHOUT WINDOWS

One of the things we all take for granted is that the new computer we take out of the box will boot up and be ready to run our programs. But that may not be true with new systems now on sale at Wal-Mart and other retailers. To save cost, these computers do not include an operating system. Craig weighs in with the good and the bad. ALSO: Wireless routers from Actiontec.

STEALTHWARE: USAGE AND DETECTION

"Stealthware," or software that adds itself invisibly to your computer, can be used for a variety of functions. It can be protecting you from inappropriate content on the Internet, or it can be monitoring your every cybermove, among other things. Understanding what it is and how you can inspect your computer for it is the subject of Craig's latest column.

YAMAHA ADDS STYLE TO CD BURNER

Craig is a sucker for a pretty face, and we're not just talking about his love life! No, he likes a certain flair and some style in his Geek Gear, also. Craig says Yamaha delivers big-time with their latest CD burner. It not only BURNS good, but it LOOKS good doing it. ALSO: Should you upgrade to a 2.2 GHz Pentium 4 processor?

MAC RELIEF FOR WINDOWS EXPLORER ENVY

Mac OS X and Windows XP have brought these two computing platforms closer together than ever in terms of power, stability, and ease of use. Craig reviews a cool utility for Mac OS X that gives users a "tree and folder" file management tool similar to the Windows Explorer included with Windows XP. ALSO: Got sun? Need batteries charged? Check out the ULTRA-cool iSun!

XBOX WINS AT GAMES

Microsoft's new Xbox game console has been judged to be the best. Craig tells you why, and reveals some of what the future holds for the Xbox. Don't buy another game console until you've read this column. Craig has the inside information, straight from Microsoft's Xbox guru!

DIGITAL OR FILM CAMERA? WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY?

Craig answers your questions about film vs. digital cameras. Which one is right for you? What features and capabilities should you look for in a digital camera? If you're thinking of buying a digital, film-less camera, come check out Craig's buying guide.

INTERNET AUCTIONS WORTH YOUR BID

One man's trash is another man's treasure, or so the old saying goes. But what to do when these men live on opposite sides of town, or the country, or even the WORLD? Craig says maybe it's time to consider an ONLINE AUCTION, over the Internet. Is it safe? Is it easy? Read this column and find out!

APPLE'S NEW IMAC FLATTENS OLD IDEAS

Macworld is history and the new iMac is here! Craig has details, photos, and opinions. Find out what he thinks. Is the iMac for you? ALSO: Apple also rolls out iPhoto, software to manage your digital photos.

MACWORLD PROMISES NEW PRODUCTS

Apple Computer has hyped Steve Jobs' keynote speech for the upcoming Macworld as one that will "blow you away." Only time will tell if the hype is justified, but Craig has his predictions about what will be new from Apple. ALSO: Ultra-cool joysticks and game pads for your computer AND your PALM PDA!