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Geek 101: LCD and Plasma Basics HDTV and computer monitor technology can be confusing to the uninitiated. We clear the air with this primer. - Nick Mediati, PCWorld Just for Fun: Free Downloads CCS64 Relive the days of your youth, or possibly your parents' youth, with this emulator program. Share: SkyORB 3D Stargaze and explore the planets from the comfort (and warmth) of your desk. Share: SkyDownloader Search for, download, and play media files. Share: More Home Entertainment News Clicker Embraces the TV with Sofa-friendly Site Skype Turns Panasonic HDTVs Into Videophones Deals of the Week DuPont Develops Printing Process for OLED Next-Generation Displays Digital Entertainment on PCWorld Home Entertainment News & Reviews Visit PCWorld for more home entertainment reviews and how-tos. Gaming Central Read news and reviews of PC games and the hottest consoles. 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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For a limited time, save big on select Lenovo PCs with AT&T Tech Support 360 service.Click here. » Most Popular PCWorld Searches iPhone Sprint Tablet PC Laptops E-Books Product Reviews HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Best 5 Phones for Business » Top 5 Verizon Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » Creative Vado HD (Third Generation) 90 Pros Excellent low-light performance; Wide-angle lens; Exposure controls; Earbuds can function as external mic Cons No removable storage Read Complete Review » Top-Rated HD Pocket Camcorders » Gateway SX2840-01 91 Pros Beautiful jet-black case reduces external clutter; Plenty of memory and storage Cons No DVI support (VGA or HDMI only) Read Complete Review » Top 10 Budget Desktop PCs » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. UN55C7000 55" 3D LED TV Price: $2400.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews UN55C8000 55" 3D LED TV Price: $2600.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Plasma & LCD TVs, Camcorders, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, Best Prices on Projectors, Digital Video Recorders, MP3 Players Top News on PCWorld.com Android Invasion: The Next Phase Begins Android sales may be skyrocketing, but to quote the great Randy Bachman, "you ain't seen nothin' yet." Share: Clicker Embraces the TV with Sofa-friendly Site Internet video aggregator Clicker has launched a version of its service aimed at those who surf Web from their couch. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Wacky and Wonderful Pet Tech These 18 gizmos and gadgets are ideal for pampered pets and their adoring caretakers. Share: Fanboy! The Strange True Story of the Tech World's Favorite Put-Down For a simple compound of two one-syllable English words, fanboy has surprisingly rich, colorful connotations. Share: Akvis Coloriage Converts Black-and-White Photos to Color Imaging program Akvis Coloriage automates colorizing b&w photos, while providing some nice tools for customization. Share: Tabbles Free Gives You New Ways to Tag and Find Files Organize and categorize your files by traits--not disk location--with Tabbles Free. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010The reviewers and bloggers of PCWorld see a great deal of software every month. In April, their favorites ran the gamut from the useful to the delightful--and a few that fit both descriptions. From encryption to syncing, from printer utilities to desktop tidiers, from problem-solvers to puzzle games and even a Commodore 64 emulator...here are the month's favorites. AxCrypt   6795 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Security Easy to use strong file encryption, integrated with Windows Explorer. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. Agent Ransack (32-bit version)   36806 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under File Management Search for files and look into documents without opening the actual file. Microsoft Fix It   14798 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. See (3) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads ImageForge Master EditionEverything you need to create quality artwork: painting, photo editing, web site art, animations, slide show albums, icons and cursors, etc. Plus you can generate buttons and banners with no drawing skill required, rename and filter groups of images, and more. PowerSlidesMake sure your next PowerPoint presentation gives your audience something different. 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