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We visited ten popular retail stores--both online and brick-and-mortar--to find which ones provide the best selection and buying advice for six categories of products. Also in the issue, we took an in-depth look at Microsoft Office 2010 and found plenty of refinements plus new features. And be sure to check out our review of the latest netbooks. Whether you want to watch high-def video or work during a long flight, great choices abound.

We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director:
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In the Current Issue

52 Incredibly Useful Sites
Edit your photos, manage your business, even find the nearest public restroom. These down-to-earth sites deserve a permanent spot on your bookmark list.

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» The PCWorld 100: Best Products of 2009

» The 10 Most Overrated Products

» 25 Best Business Software Tools and Web Services

iPad vs. Everything Else
Can Apple's much-hyped tablet replace your laptop, e-reader, smartphone, audio player, magazines, or gaming device? Here's the verdict from our experts.

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» 10 Great Ways to Get More From Your iPad

» Apple iPad Review (32GB)

» Apple iPad Stress Tests

GPS Options: Many Ways to Find Your Way
Don't get lost! We compare five best-of-breed navigation systems--in your phone, on your dash, or built right into your car--to see which ones do the best job of pointing you in the right direction.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» How to Buy a GPS Device

» GPS: A Stalker's Best Friend

» 11 Essential Android Travel Apps

Hot Downloads
in the Current Issue


Windows 7 Taskbar Thumbnail CustomizerThis free utility lets you shrink or enlarge thumbnails to practically any size you want.

Bullzip PDF Printer
How do you convert a Web page to a PDF? This free tool does it for you--and even password-protects files.

LastPass
This utility generates secure passwords, applies them when you visit Websites, organizes any private data you want to store, and syncs across multiple platforms and devices.

SliderDock
This free face-recognition program enables a PC equipped with a Webcam to scan your visage during login. If the scan matches a previously saved template, you log in without having to use a password.

PCWorld Online Exclusives

How to Fix Anything
PCs, printers, phones, cameras, networks--your stuff will inevitably stop working. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your most common tech issues.

Windows 7's Worst Features
This version of the operating system fixed many of Vista's ills, but it also introduced a few of its own.

The Best Cell Phones by Carrier
In the market for a new phone? Take a look at our top-rated phones, sorted by carrier.

Gear You Can't Get Here: 10 Great Cameras, Smartphones, and Tablets
Some cool and crazy gadgets never make it to our shores. Here are a few sexy things that you can't buy in the United States--so far.



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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   6892 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Security
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