Whereas keyboards and mice were once regarded as little more than basic utilitarian devices to communicate with the computer, the latest incarnations of these units come with various bells and whistle to enhance functionality.  In the case of a new keyboard and mouse set from Kensington, the bells and whistles encompassing both wireless and laser technology plus a number of extra controls.

New Owners, Latest Version A change of ownership for Ulead brings a new version of its video editing and slideshow creating software. The latest version of , for creating video and slideshow disc, marks its introduction as a Corel product.

The developed specifically for use with a notebook system.  This small three-button input device is being marketed with the tag line of "Go Pink".  Although the mouse does feature various pink flashes along the sides and around the scroll wheel, this is not the real reason for the Pink reference which I shall return to at a later stage. Si750LE is a wireless laser mouse Kensington has designed this mouse with women in mind.

Unlike desktop system boxes, which generally have enough surface area to place numerous connectivity options, a laptop is often not so well equipped.  This lack of available sockets is not due to any parsimonious inclinations of the manufacturer but is down to the physical lack of space to place the necessary connections.  One method of increasing the connectivity features of a laptop is by using an expansion device such as the .

How safe is safe?  The question, in this case, refers to that wide ranging environment we know as the Internet.  Like any community, the Internet has its fair share of individuals (and organisations) whose sole aim is to inflict misery on others through various nefarious schemes.

Count up the number of USB devices you own and then do the same for the number of USB ports on your system.  If the result of this counting activity reveals that first number is larger than the second number then there will probably be occasions when you need to switch connected devices as the situation demands.

Adding to its already extensive portfolio of television tuner products, Terratec has released its latest offering for those looking for digital and analogue viewing on a Windows XP system.  This product is the which consists of the tuner unit, a small aerial, software CD and slim User Guide. Cinergy HT USB XE As is becoming standard practice with add-on television tuners, this device slots into an available USB port.

Joining to the numerous games that feature "Atlantis" in their title, is Rise of Atlantis from Terminal Studios.  This is a puzzle game that incorporates snippets of information about various ancient Empires encountered by the players as they embark on a journey through the lands surrounding the Mediterranean.

"If it ain't broke then don't fix it" is a popular expression.  Yet for some their guiding principle takes the alternative premise that "a little prevention is better than the cure".  A third group might swing between these two stances depending upon circumstances.

Pink is not my colour!  I can safely state that this state of affairs has existed even before the unfortunate incidence when a pair of red socks was accidentally included in the weekly wash with the result that several previously white garments emerged as mottled pink.  The reason for this colour orientated confession is down to the arrival of the MP-F62 which is a small MP3 player from the MPMan (developer of the original MP3 player) stable.

"Mobility is the way to go", this could well be the slogan adopted by companies such as ARCHOS, a global consumer electronics manufacturer concentrating in the field of portable digital entertainment.  The company has recently announced its new line of Generation 5 Portable Media Players (PMPs) under the tag line of "Entertainment your way".

Although MP3 players, of whatever variety, are generally designed as personal mobile devices that has not stopped the development of products to enhance and widen the functionality of such units.  One area that has benefited especially is that of external speaker units that allow multiple users to enhance output without the need of sharing headsets.

As regular visitors to this site will appreciate, Kensington, a leader in various computer related solutions, has been active recently in the development of a range of mice for the desktop user.  Along with the Ci20 and Ci60 models, with Optical and Wireless Optical technology respectively, featured earlier on Gadgetspeak.com, Kensington has also launched the Laser Mouse.

Unlike the Wesley Snipes series of "cut & slash" movies nor the follow up television series based on the same character, this Blade has no pretension to feed on your blood.  In this case The Blade is a MP3 player that has been developed by MPMan.  This is a company well experienced in the sphere of MP3 player technology; in fact it created the first MP3 player back in 1997.

Most digital image editing packages tend to opt for an overall approach to their feature lists by having a comprehensive tool set.  However if your main interest lies with portrait manipulation then the majority of these tools and features are redundant.  Even the tools that do apply to facial aspects are more general than specific especially when you are trying to create results that have a professional sheen.

The work area has vertical and horizontal rulers to help with the positioning of items plus palettes handling aspects of colour, formatting and content.  Tabs allow you to switch between the different areas covered by each palette.  There is also a storage area for images that might be used during the current project. PagePlus provides a range of tools for handling your publishing needs.

The original concept behind screen-savers, as their name implies, was to protect your display screen from burn-in that could happen if the same static image remained on view for any length of time.  Now with the combination of animated desktop and improved screen technology, this problem no longer exists.  Yet still screen-savers remain a popular item.

In the past I have attached a wide range of devices to the USB ports on various computer systems.  These have included printers, web cams, mice, keyboards, modems, scanners, MP3 players and a number of different storage devices.  To this list I can now add a standalone radio as distinct from the built-in feature sometimes found in MP3 and mobile phone devices.

Checking through my records of articles published on Gadgetspeak.com over the last couple of years, I was surprised to discover that there were twelve reviews of standalone mice from various manufacturers.  This number did not include any mice that were part of a desktop set (a mouse and keyboard sold as a single package).

Keeping your computer running smoothly, let alone performing at its optimum capacity, can be a time consuming task.  Dealing with the threat of viruses and spyware plus the general defragmentation of files and memory are just some of the elements you need to consider.  Fortunately tools are available to help with these tasks.

While the iPod family continues to be the market leading brand when it comes to mobile entertainment, it is not the only choice for the discerning user.  With its long experience in the field of MP3 mobile players, Creative has a number of possible products including the Creative Zen V Plus.

Kingston Technology has recently added a new SD product to its portfolio of portable storage devices.  However before revealing more about this Kingston product, lets take a brief look at some background details regarding the SD format. Mobile phones, digital cameras, early MP3 players and PIMs (Personal Information Managers) all have roles to play in this modern technological world while making use of memory cards as their preferred storage medium.

Acer has been rather quiet of late.  But, as I was to discover, this lack of news did not mean that the company had been resting on its laurels.  Instead it had been busy designing and developing new models to enhance its range of notebook products.  Details of these new offerings were revealed in what the company described as a "Design Launch".

When considering the make up of your computer system, I just wonder how much thought goes into the selection of the mouse.  In many cases, I should imagine, the answer would be "very little".  Yet this input device is constantly being handled and does provide the main communication route between the user and the desktop.

I first came across Verbatim's Store 'n' Go product family around 30 months ago.  Since that initial offering, which, if memory serves me correct, was a 1GB device, the product has gone through various guises that include a five-in-one device featuring a camera module and U3 functionality.  The latest product in the Verbatim Store 'n' Go family goes under the title of USB HD Drive and has a capacity of 12GB.

T250i Sony Ericsson Selecting the day after a Bank Holiday for a product release is hardly standard practice but this did not stop from announcing some new additions to its product portfolio.  Taking centre stage were four new and a stereo Bluetooth headset.

Making an improvement to your living environment would rate high on most people's wish list.  When that living environment is a virtual one then the improvements can be brought about by a combination of puzzle solving skills and mouse manipulation.  Plus, of course, you will need a copy of Enkord's latest game entitled Clayside.

When your multifunctional device already contains an inkjet printer; flat-bed scanner; photocopying facilities; fax capabilities; network support; ADF (Automatic Document Feed) features built in; media card reader; PictBridge support; and a telephone handset, you would be forgiven for thinking that, apart from speed issues, any developments would be purely cosmetic.

Never the one to sit back on its laurels, LG has been extremely busy of late.  Recently we had the dual format HD drives and now the company has expanded its range of TV products.  These new models are either of the LCD or Plasma format and comprise series designated as LY95, LF66, PF95 and PB65 with various screen sizes being manufactured.

How many games do you know that have celebrated their 15 anniversary with the release of a special edition of the title?  Not many I bet!  In fact I only know of one and that is "Another World".  This game, developed by Eric Chahi, was originally launched back in 1991 when it appeared on the Commodore Amiga.