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In today's newsletter: • Articles in the New Magazine • Hot Downloads in the New Magazine • PCWorld online exclusives In the April 2012 PCWorld Magazine In April's edition, we take a look at six modern browsers and assess their page-load speed, security, add-ons, and HTML 5 friendliness. In addition, we offer 21 ways to buff up Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. And finally, if you're ready to make a custom desktop PC, follow our guide to the best PC parts. Whether you're building a budget workhorse or a high-end gaming rig, we'll help you make it the PC of your dreams. We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director: sfox@pcworld.com Inside the April Issue Which Browser Should You Use? Not all Web browsers are created equal. Some are faster; some are more versatile; others are especially secure. We tested six leading browsers to learn where each one excels ... and fails. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » How to Change Your Web Browser's Home Page » The Best Browsers for Your Android Phone » 10 Tips to Make Your Web Browser Less Annoying 21 Ways to Buff Up Your Browser You probably spend more time working (and playing) in IE, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari than in any other application. Here are our favorite tips, tricks, and add-ons to supercharge your Web browser. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » How to Block Websites » How to Delete Your Browser History » How to Install the Silk Browser on Any Android Device Want a Dream PC? Build It Yourself! We pick the best components for outfitting your tailor-made computer, whether you're on a budget or the sky's the limit. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » Intel's Core i7 and i5 Processors Explained » Speed Up Windows by Stripping It Down » How to Install a CPU Cooler Hot Downloads in the April PCWorld Click.to This free utility quickly sends copied text to a myriad of applications. 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