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11 Mobile Web Annoyances (And How to Fix Them) Fitting the Web onto your smartphone can be frustrating when ads, video, and 'back' buttons don't cooperate. Here are 11 mobile Web annoyances and how to fix them. - Jared Newman, PCWorld Mobile Computing Gear RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800: A Visual Tour Can RIM keep the BlackBerry fires burning in the hearts of its users with its latest Torch 9800 smartphone? Here is a look at the features that just might keep BlackBerry users from jumping ship to an Android device or Apple's iPhone. Share: MSI X420: A Stylish Notebook for Those Who Want Occasional 3D Graphics Support The MSI X420 packs a lot into a pretty package--it's not quite a gaming notebook, but it delivers some great high-def video. Share: HP EliteBook 2740p: An Impressive Touchscreen Offsets Disappointing Battery Life The versatile HP EliteBook 2740p and its touchscreen handle nearly any mobile task. 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