The Web's Most Annoying Apps

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The Web's Most Annoying Apps They install icons, they get up in your face with trivial alerts, they demand that you update and then restart--three times a week. We've all used these apps, and they're always a pain. Share: News Google Instant: 2 Doubts Speed? Accuracy? Not so much, but occasionally amusing. Share: Apple's New App Store Rules Don't Change Anything Apple may have released a set of guidelines for getting into its App Store, but the parameters for what'll get an app rejected remain as murky as ever. Share: Apple iPad Already Long in the Tooth The first-generation iPad, despite its innovations, is an old-timer. Share: How-To How to Set Up Multiple Monitors Boost your productivity by adding a second monitor. It'll provide you with increased screen real estate and boost your efficiency. Share: 12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back) Whether you seek out cutting-edge tech gear or keep to a strict budget, the tech industry has ways to nickel-and-dime you out of your hard-earned cash. Heres how to fight back. Share: What Your Digital Photos Reveal About You The geotagging data contained in many mobile phone images lets strangers know exactly where you are. Share: Downloads PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: August 2010 August is a good month for get-togethers, and for getting things together. PCWorld's reviewers felt the lure of file management utilities, PIMs, and spam blockers. One-trick ponies with one really slick trick--checking Gmail, converting files, or alerting us to Google's ever-vigilant eye--also impressed us. As always, we'd love to see your take on these programs in their User Reviews. Freemake Video Downloader Freemake Video Downloader rips videos from YouTube and other Flash-based video sites into the format you want. It's easy to use, and it supports Web video up to 1080p. Providing no copyrights are violated in the process, it's hard to imagine a reason not to use it. Ashampoo Photo Commander 8 Ashampoo's Photo Commander ($50) gives you the basic tools you'd expect to find in a photo management utility--editing, red-eye reduction, batch renaming--as well as some fun creative project helpers. Follow PCWorld on Twitter! Stay on top of the latest technology news and trends from the PCWorld staff. Follow @pcworld. What's Your PC IQ? Think youve got geek smarts? Test your tech knowledge with our tricky trivia challenge - and learn a thing or two along the way. 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Share: Capsa Free Gives You the Skinny on Your Network--For Free Share: Onion News Network The best and easiest way to view and share hilarious video content from one of America's favorite faux news networks. Share: Digital Recipe Sidekick This app helps you discover and manage recipes, and it reads them to you step-by-step when prompted by your voice. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: August 2010August is a good month for get-togethers, and for getting things together. PCWorld's reviewers felt the lure of file management utilities, PIMs, and spam blockers. One-trick ponies with one really slick trick--checking Gmail, converting files, or alerting us to Google's ever-vigilant eye--also impressed us. As always, we'd love to see your take on these programs in their User Reviews. Buzz Folders Free   949 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under File Management This handy utility streamlines the process of opening and saving any kinds of files or documents. 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