Thursday 18 February 2010

Winter Olympics: Top Web Sites, Behind-the-Scenes Tech

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February 18, 2010
High-Tech at Home
Top 5 Olympic Sites for Following the Games
Don't let work get in the way of keeping tabs on your favorite Olympic events. We've rounded up some of the best online resources to stay up-to-date on the latest news. - Sarah Jacobsson, PCWorld
More on the Winter Olympics
Vancouver Olympics: The Tech Behind the Games The smartphones, servers, and Web technologies that will keep the Olympic games running smoothly and keep viewers in touch.
Six High-Tech Ways to Enjoy the Winter Olympics Use the Web, your iPhone, and your GPS to stay on top of all the action from Vancouver.
Olympic Games: Join in the Fun via Video Game Videogame your way through the Olympic Winter Games with these digital adventures.
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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.
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