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In the March PCWorld: Answers to 21 Great PC Mysteries

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In the
March 2010
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In this month's issue, solve the 21 most perplexing PC mysteries. From toolbars that appear unbidden to videos that wont play to files that resist deletion, we uncover the truth behind the most baffling computing conundrums. Also in the March issue, we test five of the best high-end point-and-shoot cameras that offer great image quality and extensive manual controls. And finally, which of todays paid antivirus programs is best up to the challenge of protecting your PC? Our lab testing uncovers ten top programs.

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Inside the March Issue

The 21 Greatest PC Mysteries, Solved!
Find out why your documents wont print, where your downloads disappear to, what a .dat file is, how those infernal toolbars invaded your browser, and much more.

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» Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps

» Tech Secrets: 21 Things They Don't Want You to Know

» 52 Incredibly Useful Websites

Powerful Point-and-Shoots
Forget ordinary point-and-shoots. These advanced compact cameras take your snapshots to new heights with superb lenses, large sensors, and professional controls.

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» Canon's New PowerShots Get New Names, New Sensors

» How to Buy a Digital Camera

» The Early Adopter's Guide to 3D TV, Cameras, Camcorders, and Everything Else

Antivirus 2011: Digital Defenders
Todays new threats demand a new breed of antivirus software. Our lab tests show you which paid antivirus products you can trust, and which ones you should skip.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» Free vs. Fee: Free and Paid Antivirus Programs Compared

» Battle of the Security Superpowers

» 8 Great Free Security Tools

Hot Downloads
in the March PCWorld

IrfanView
This free image viewer/editor is tiny, loads in a flash, and lets you crop, resize, and otherwise tweak images with ease.

UBitMenu
This free plug-in brings pull-down menus back to Office 2007 and 2010, easing your transition. It keeps the Ribbon, too, so you can learn the new interface without totally abandoning the old one.

Nitro PDF
This is the most powerful free PDF reading and creation tool you can find, performing many tasks usually only available in for-pay PDF tools.

Web of Trust
This free browser plug-in vets search results before you click them, using a traffic-light rating system (red, yellow, green) to indicate which links are safe, which you should avoid, and which require caution.

PCWorld.com Exclusives

4G Apps That Will Matter in 2011
Whether you want to let the music play or video chat with your friends, a 4G connection can offer improved performance. Here are the apps youll want to have.

The Best Free Downloads of the Year
From effective antimalware tools to handy utilities to media helpers, here are the top free downloads of the year.

10 Things You Can Track With Google Maps
These Google Maps mashups present interesting information in (almost) real-time.

How to Clean Your Tech
Here's how to keep your PC and other tech gear clean--on the outside and the inside.



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PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: January 2011Our reviewers sampled a little bit of everything in January: desktop utilities, karaoke, a help program that's actually helpful. Some of their favorites came from our features 10 Must-Have Google Chrome Extensions and Microsoft Word Alternatives: Wordsmiths, Rejoice!.
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