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YouTube's Next Mission



The "go to" site for video on the Internet has a priority accomplishment established by Google, the owner of YouTube: Turn a profit. See YouTube Making Money Is Google CEO's Top Priority (ComputerWorld). How to achieve that goal isn't entirely clear yet. (Image courtesy of AccuNet/AP Photo)


Selected Consumer Technology Resources: Databases; Websites; Magazines; Books & More

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Databases

Computer Database: Search for computer-related information, news and reviews.

 

InfoTrac OneFile: A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Many full-text with images. Daily updates.

 

Websites

Buying a TV, Step by Step: Criteria for purchasing a new TV, from Consumer Reports. Most product ratings accessible only to magazine subscribers.

 

CNet: A highly regarded source for information about "must have" consumer technology products.

 

Digital Camera Buying Guide: Helps determine what camera is best for you, from CNet.

 

Digital Imaging: Includes links for Digital Photography Review, PC Photo Review and Shutterbug.

 

Pew Internet & American Life Project: Reports and trends about the impact of the Internet on people’s lives.

 

Reviews & Columns: The latest word from columnists like Mike Wendland, David Pogue, Tom Gromak, Kim Komando, plus USA Today.

 

Search Engine Reviews & Comparisons: Links for Search Engine Colosus, Search Engine Showdown and Search Engine Watch.

 

Wireless Technologies: Includes links for wireless glossaries, the Wireless Advisor, plus How to Speak Wireless.

 

Magazines

Information Week

 

Macworld

 

PC Magazine

 

PC World

 

Popular Photography & Imaging

 

Sound & Vision

 

Stereophile

 

Wired

 

Books & More

Computers: Hundreds of titles available on virtually any computer-related topic.

 

Consumer Electronics: Publications here might also be identified as "Household Electronics."

 

Digital Cameras: Handbooks and guides related to buying digital cameras and digital photography.

 

Internet: More than 1,500 titles focusing on the Internet and all that can be done using it.