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February 15, 2010
Weekly Brief
Keep Clear of Craigslist Scams Learn from these disastrous Craigslist experiences and avoid getting bilked, bamboozled, conned, swindled, and otherwise screwed on the Web's most popular classified site.
News
Google Buzz Criticized for Disclosing Gmail Contacts Google Buzz can reveal who users have been e-mailing, raising concerns about privacy.
Google Buzz: A Visual Tour Google Buzz is part Facebook and Twitter; allowing you to share links and images and keep your friends informed as to where you are and what you're doing.
Google's Ultra-Fast Broadband: Questions and Answers Google has announced plans to build a series of high-speed broadband networks across America. Here's a breakdown of what's going on and what it could mean for you.
How-To
How to Use Google Buzz If you're a Gmail user, chances are you now have Google Buzz in your inbox. Here's how to make the most of it (or just get rid of it).
15 Internet Annoyances, and How to Fix Them The Internet's a wonderful thing, but it can also be a royal pain. Fortunately, there's help.
Cut in Line for Google Buzz Can't wait for Google Buzz? Here's how you can check it out--even if you're not on the guest list.
Downloads
Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010 As 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.
Dropbox Basic Dropbox offers ile syncing between any number of computers and the Web. It supports file versioning so you can recover an old version of a file if it gets lost or corrupted. There are Mac and Linux versions, too.
MailBrowser Beta Manage contacts, attachments, and other details in Gmail. This Firefox and IE add-on integrates with Google Calendar, lists all attachments for a given contact, and creates local, searchable copies of them.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Get great deals on Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Buy Today.
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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Product Reviews
Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive 500GB
87
Pros Good backup software; Very fast; Has USB and FireWire ports Cons
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Portable Hard Drives »
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
91
Pros 20X-optical-zoom lens (28mm to 560mm); Color Accent mode and super macro setting; Superb battery life; 720p HD video recording Cons Slow burst mode (almost a second between shots)
Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Megazoom Cameras »
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
84
Pros Excellent zoom lens and image quality; HD video and fun in-camera features Cons HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility
Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Pocket Megazooms » Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots »
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Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
BioShock 2: A Sequel that Surpasses the Original It doesn't continue the original's plot or even build on it, but this harrowing story one-ups the original's memory-quest-with-a-twist.
Heavy Rain, the PS3 Exclusive That's Not a Game Developer Quantic Games' Heavy Rain is either an exceptionally beautiful adventure game, or an altogether new form of interactive fiction.
Trend Micro HouseCall Helps Find and Destroy Malware Free utility HouseCall scans for and removes viruses, Trojans, and other malware.
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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.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition   39109 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Anti-spyware Tools
This freebie does a great job removing spyware--but since it doesn't have real-time protection, it's just one layer of armor.
Recuva   28118 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Recovery
Un-delete files with this small, fast, and efficient program.
DAEMON Tools Lite   9892 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities
This free software emulates CD/DVD drives by loading disc images into memory.
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