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Share Wireless Safely with Friends USANomad asked the Answer Line forum how he can let visiting friends wirelessly access the Internet while protecting the PCs on his network. I've got a simple solution--and some advice about keeping Wi-Fi networks secure in general. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Answer Line Q&A Reboot System Restore David Nelson wants to know if it's a good idea to delete all of his system restore points and start fresh Share: You Don't Have to Remember Your Passwords Coolfoster asked the Answer Line forum for a secure way to remember passwords Share: Windows 7's Built-in Backup Robert wants to know if Windows 7?s built-in backup program is worth using Share: Get More Windows Tips Convert Windows 7 TV Recordings to DVR-MS Format Windows Tips: DIY Repair Disc, System Tray Tweak, Icon Fixes Stop Desktop Icons From Changing Positions Show More Icons in the Windows 7 System Tray Answer Line With Lincoln Spector Browse Answer Line Read the latest updates in Lincoln Spector's blog. Visit the Answer Line forum on PCWorld.com Discuss hot topics and get your computing questions answered. Print Like a Pro Get professional quality prints at half the cost per page. Learn more here. Top Selling Acer Laptops Power and control never looked so good. See the stylish and efficient laptops from Acer. Advertisement Does your PC come with its own Virtual IT department? For a limited time, save big on select Lenovo PCs with AT&T Tech Support 360 service.Click here. » Most Popular PCWorld Searches Android iPad Windows 7 Facebook Antivirus 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 » Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds 94 Pros Includes unique, useful pro content-creation tools; Easily powers the most demanding software Cons Speaker quality falls short of meeting pro demands; Second screen lacks the quality of the main display Read Complete Review » Top 10 Desktop Replacement Laptops » 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. Office 2007 Home and Student Price: $94.77 Avg User Rating 29 User Reviews Office 2007 Professional Price: $164.99 Avg User Rating 7 User Reviews Browse more Office Suites, Best Prices on Windows, Mac OS Top News on PCWorld.com Facebook and Privacy: What a Mess Facebook has just unveiled a new set of user controls, but it isn't likely to do much in the way of calming anger about the social network's privacy policies. Share: April Video Game Sales Plunge, Splinter Cell Leads April 2010 retail video game revenue plummets after the games biz's brief return to profitability in March. 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   6674 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)   36658 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under File Management Search for files and look into documents without opening the actual file. Microsoft Fix It   12855 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. See (12) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Weight by Date ProStay committed to healthy living with the most complete diet and fitness software available for your PC. ImageForge Master EditionEverything you need to create high 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.

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