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Our Top Stories Goodbye, Google Buzz Not thrilled with Google Buzz? You aren't alone. Here's how you can get it out of your life for good. DOJ, EC Clear Microsoft-Yahoo Search Deal The DOJ and European Commission granted Microsoft and Yahoo an unconditional approval of their plan to work together in the field of Internet search Thursday. PleaseRobMe Highlights Dangers of Over-Sharing Online A new Website is trying to show users why it's not a good idea to let people know their every move. Groups Call for 'Bold' National Broadband Plan Digital rights and consumer groups call for a bold national broadband plan from the FCC. 2K Games Announces Civilization V for PC Series founder Sid Meier still on board and heading up design of the fifth installment in nearly 20 year old history-based strategy game. Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Google Buzz Google is facing a lawsuit regarding its Google Buzz social network. 'Kneber' Botnet Attacks PCs Worldwide: FAQ Security researchers say a massive botnet is affecting at least 74000 computers at 2500 companies and government agencies worldwide. Microsoft, Yahoo Search Deal Gets Go-ahead A joint Microsoft and yahoo effort to take on Google's search dominance has been approved by regulators in the U.S. and Europe. Blizzard's StarCraft II Beta Launches Check your BattleNet accounts, StarCraft II beta applicants, because chances are there's a beta copy standing by with your name on it. How to Integrate LinkedIn With Outlook Connect your LinkedIn network with your Outlook client to enjoy greater transparency into the people with whom you e-mail. Google Acquires iPhone Search Application reMail Google acquired reMail, a popular iPhone application that provides "lightning fast" full-text search of your Gmail and IMAP e-mail accounts. Windows Phone Classic: WinMo 6.5's New Lease on Life Microsoft is not forgetting about its aging WinMo 6.5 series phones despite the launch of Windows Phones 7 Series phones. Apple Disses Our DRM for IPad, Adobe Says Apple Inc. will not use Adobe Systems Inc.'s e-book digital rights management (DRM) technology, an Adobe executive said on Wednesday. Salesforce.com Launches Private Beta for Chatter UPDATE: Salesforce.com has pushed its Chatter collaboration platform into a private beta. To Build a Better Bobsled Learn how supercomputers helped construct a faster bobsled for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team. Sony PlayStation on Your Windows Phone 7? Microsoft senior product manager Michael Change says the company is ruling nothing out as it preps its latest mobile phone OS for a late 2010 launch. Google Buzz: Then and Now How did Google Buzz go from "social networking on auto-pilot" and potential privacy nightmare to yet another place to read status updates? Google Demos Flash for Android Phones Unlike mobile software rivals Apple and Microsoft, Google is working with Adobe to bring Flash to Android phones. Windows Phone 7 Pits Microsoft Against Carriers and Smartphone Makers Microsoft's new smartphone OS appears to leave few ways for carriers and manufacturers to add value. Will they accept becoming commodity players or seek to dilute Microsoft's vision? Lego Creating Multiplayer Online Game Toy company Lego will run a massively multiplayer online game fashioned in the form of a virtual LegoLand. Read PC World Blogs and Windows 7 Updates Full Windows 7 Coverage Start here for an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's new operating system. Today @ PCWorld For the latest in news and trends from PC World's editors and staff Game On The hottest info on PC gaming, hardware, and news from Matt Peckham Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. 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VIXIA HF S10 32GB Flash Drive HD Camcorder Price: $819.00 Avg User Rating 1 User Reviews VIXIA HF20 32GB Flash Drive HD Camcorder Price: $629.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Camcorders, Best Prices on Plasma & LCD TVs, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, Best Prices on Projectors, Digital Video Recorders, MP3 Players Top News on PCWorld.com Goodbye, Google Buzz Not thrilled with Google Buzz? You aren't alone. Here's how you can get it out of your life for good. DOJ, EC Clear Microsoft-Yahoo Search Deal The DOJ and European Commission granted Microsoft and Yahoo an unconditional approval of their plan to work together in the field of Internet search Thursday. Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Lavasoft Registry Tuner Roots Out More Registry Errors Than Most Find and fix Windows Registry errors with deep-delving utility Lavasoft Registry Tuner. ShellFolderFix Makes Windows 7 Recall Explorer Window Positions Have Windows 7 remember the position of your Windows Explorer windows after you close them. Creative Vado HD Offers Unique Features for a Pocket Camcorder The third-generation Vado HD has the widest-angle lens of any HD pocket camcorder, as well as exposure controls, great low-light video quality, and a sub-$200 price. Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324: Easy on the Eyes, Not on Your Hands The T135D-S1324 is an easily packable laptop ideal for light-duty office, home, and travel use. Downloads: Editor's Collection Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010As 2010 began, PCWorld.com site visitors didn't forget their tried-and-true software--but they plunged into new programs as well. The popularity of backup programs and system utilities suggests that some readers made New Year's resolutions to back up and clean out their PCs. Photo-processing software did well, too; perhaps that means a memorable holiday season. Whatever the reasons for downloading these programs, one thing remains clear: Free software is always a hit. 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