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In today's PCWorld Preview: • In the Current Issue • Hot Downloads in the MONTH issue • PCWorld online exclusives Coming Up in the October 2010 PCWorld We take a hard look at some of the tech world's most notorious nuggets of conventional wisdom to find which are urban legends. Also in the issue, check out our collection of 101 essential apps for Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. And before you buy another PC, see how easily and cheaply you can put one together yourself, suited to your specifications. We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director: steve_fox@pcworld.com In the Current Issue Whats Your PC IQ? The Answers Explained So youve taken our PC IQ quiz (in the September issue or on Facebook), and you spotted a few curveballs. Here are the answers and explanations for some of our trickier questions. 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Hot Downloads in the Current Issue WinBubble This free Windows-tweaker utility allows you to swap in a fancy wallpaper on your Windows 7 welcome screen, or just about any image you prefer. Affixa Affixa can install as Windows' default e-mail app. Tell Windows Explorer, Word, or WinZip that you want to send a file, and Affixa uploads the file and creates a message in the Draft folder of Gmail or Yahoo Mail. MediaRover Wouldn't it be nice to have the same iTunes library, with the same tracks, on all your PCs? MediaRover is the free solution to the problem. Minime This small utility lets you easily hide windows that you don't want cluttering up your screen. PCWorld Online Exclusives 15 Things Every PC User Should Know Motorola Droid X: The Mixed Reviews Are In 21 Signs You've Been Spoiled Rotten by Technology 12 Essential Android Games Are You Part of the PCWorld.com Community? 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