Stories by Keith Shaw

Toshiba's 1TB USB 3.0 drive; winter gloves for touch-screening

The scoop: Canvio 3.0 Plus external hard drive, by Toshiba, about $180 (1TB version).

Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone a worthy upgrade

If you have been considering making the switch from the iPhone to Android, the Galaxy Nexus is a great phone to consider

HP's touch-screen desktop continues to intrigue me

The scoop: TouchSmart Desktop 610 Quad series, by HP, starts at $1,350

Two Android tablets, different goals

The scoop: Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, by Samsung, about $400.

Indiana Keith and the Gift Guide of Doom

Here at this link is the 2011 version of our technology holiday gift guide, Cool Yule Tools. Once again I think we've outdone ourselves. We've got somewhere between 150 and 170 reviews of different products for the technology and gadget-lover on your holiday gift list. Or you might just like to peruse the pages and online reviews yourself if you are looking for ideas to make your own wish list.

Epson MegaPlex lets you project iPad content on the big screen

The scoop: MegaPlex MG-850HD projector, by Epson, about $800.

4G device options beyond the smartphone or USB modem

Verizon's 4G LTE network has been available in several major cities for awhile now, and it continues to expand to more regions across the U.S. We've done some early network testing, but now have tried two devices (a tablet and netbook) that integrate the 4G LTE network connectivity into the device:

4G device options beyond the smartphone or USB modem

Verizon's 4G LTE network has been available in several major cities for awhile now, and it continues to expand to more regions across the U.S. We've done some early network testing, but now have tried two devices (a tablet and netbook) that integrate the 4G LTE network connectivity into the device:

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet a business contender

The scoop: ThinkPad Tablet, by Lenovo, starts at $599 (optional keyboard $100).

HP TouchPad joins the tablet race, but has some catching up to do

The scoop: TouchPad, by HP, about $500 (for 16GB; 32GB costs $600).

Sony's streaming media player has a boatload of content

The scoop: Sony Network Media Player (SMP-N100), by Sony, about $80.

Seagate drive streams media to your iPad, iPhone

The scoop: GoFlex Satellite, by Seagate, about $200.

Cool Yule tools: Lessons learned

This issue of Network World features the 2010 edition of Cool Yule Tools. For the last 11 years, I've been collecting, reviewing and highlighting the coolest electronic (and geeky) products for the holiday season. This year is no different; we tried more than 140 products and present our findings in print and online.

Is the iPad right for you?

I've had my Apple iPad for about two days now, and when someone discovers I have one, they always ask two questions: "What do you think?" and then, "Can I touch it?" After I let the person try the device and explain what it can and can't do (it won't make toast, in case you're wondering), I then find myself either trying to defend the device or point out its flaws, depending on the predisposed opinions of the person asking me the question.

Winter Games: Videogame your way through the Olympics

With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to begin in Vancouver, the eyes of the world will be on the athletes as they go for the gold. Most of the rest of us will be watching from our living rooms.