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Top Story: 12 Top Tech Rumors We Hope Will (and Won't) Come True When tech rumors fly, we either say "Want!" or "Don't bother." See whether you agree with our take on the probability of each of these 12 rumors involving the Microsoft Kinect, Google Chrome OS, Windows 8, iPhone 5, and other products. Share: News Google+ Users Irked at Surge in Deleted Accounts Google combats fake names, but some users argue for exceptions -- or at least a warning. Share: New Google Doodle Celebrates Gregor Mendel Wondering why the Google homepage is decorated with peapods? Let us introduce you to the father of genetics. Share: Gmail's New Features: A First Look Here's a primer to help you wade through the changes Google has made to its Gmail service. Share: How-To Composition Tricks for Taking Photographs Like the Pros Great pictures start with you, not your photography equipment. Here's what you need to know to set up your shots. Share: How to Sync Google Calendar with Outlook A quick guide to syncing Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook. Share: The Best Office Alternatives for Android Tablets Looking to get some work done on your Android tablet? We tested four top productivity apps to see if they're ready for business. Share: Downloads Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free Downloads Wine gets better with age. Men get more distinguished-looking. And some programs are like perennials, returning each year with fresh blooms and stronger stems. Indeed, think of some of the world's best productivity tools and system utilities, and I'll wager that some were "planted" at least five years ago--decades in computer years. Take a look at eight of these blossoming apps, all of which are more awesome than ever, and all of which are, amazingly, free. Reimage It's rare that a piece of "miracle" software actually lives up to its developers' claims. Reimage ($70 annual fee)--which claims to provide hassle-free relief for damaged Windows installs--delivers on its promise. Reimage is a fantastic repair utility that can fix some of the ugliest Windows problems out there. Total Commander Total Commander ($46) is absolutely indispensible. If you've ever felt the need for a powerful file manager, this is it. This Windows Explorer replacement is the one window that is constantly open on my desktop. Take PCWorld's Business Technology Survey For a chance to win 1 of 2 $250 AmEx gift certificates. Get started. How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. 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