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Google+ Invites are Hot Commodity: Watch Out for Scams People are doing anything to get into Google's new social network--even exposing themselves to spam. - Ed Oswald, PCWorld Share: Consumer Alerts Google+ vs. Facebook: See How They Compare Google+ Is Everywhere--It's Creepy Samsung Sells 3 Million Galaxy S II Android Phones Get on Google+ With This Invite Exploit Google Guns for Facebook with Google+ Social Network Brace for a Cybercrime Wave, Report Warns Facebook 'Circle Hack' Tool Organizes Friends Just Like Google+ 5 Things to Consider About Chromebooks Get More Tips Online Consumer Advice and News PC World Tips and How-To Digital Photo Tips from the Experts This series of how-tos will help you take your photography game to the next level. Start here. How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. Advertisement No matter what you do, your hard drive is going to fail! 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Most Popular Searches Android Windows 8 Google Freeware Linux Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 93 Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 » HP Envy 17 3D 88 Pros Audio quality among the best in laptops; Superb LCD display; excellent 3D Blu-ray visuals Cons 3D gaming is frustrating and often doesn't work; Short battery life Read Complete Review » Top Desktop Replacement Laptops » HP Mini 5103 82 Pros Great battery life; Good performance and ergonomics Cons Smallish display; Pricey Read Complete Review » Top Netbooks » Best Laptops Under 4 Pounds » 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. NSX-40GT1 Google Internet 40 LED TV (1920x1080, 60Hz, HDTV, LED Backlight, Wi-Fi) Price: $798.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review NSX-32GT1 32" LCD TV Price: $598.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review 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 Samsung Sells 3 Million Galaxy S II Android Phones Samsung should send a thank-you note to Apple for delaying the iPhone 5 release until September, since a record 3 million Galaxy S II Android smartphones sold in the meantime. Share: Messing With Google Street Views When people spot Google's Street View cars driving by, they do the darnedest things. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Free Utility Core Temp Tells You If Your CPU Is Overheating Tiny, powerful, and free CPU temperature monitor Core Temp can utilize the Windows 7 taskbar. Share: Lab Tested: AMDs Lynx Brings Superior Graphics For Budget Desktops AMDs Fusion A-Series processors are here, and they're poised to shake up the oft-neglected budget desktops tier. Share: WinPatrol Keeps Watch Over Your PC--And It's Still Free Keep tabs on what programs and processes your PC is running with handy free utility WinPatrol. Share: The Incredible Shrinking Interchangeable-Lens Camera Since the dawn of the Micro Four-Thirds system in 2008, compact interchangeable-lens cameras have quickly been growing smaller and stronger. Join us on this journey through camera-miniaturization history. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: June 2011What's appealing in June? According to our reviewers, the same things that catch our attention year-round: system utilities, fun toys, and free stuff. From backup software to a music manager, a powerful PDF reader to a 3D sculpting tool, a CPU temperature monitor to a weather-displaying screensaver, many of June's favorites are freebies. Nitro PDF Reader (64-bit version)   7982 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Tools This free all-purpose PDF tool packs the power of a paid product. Clementine   1809 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Audio Players Organize and playback your music collection with this thoughtful, multiplatform app. Nitro PDF Reader (32-bit version)   21494 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Tools Get a free all-purpose PDF tool that packs the power of a paid product. See (16) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: June 2011 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads PDF ManagerManage your PDF files; compare PDF files and folders. Search PDF files on your local hard drive or your network. Index your PDF files and search. 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