Monday 12 September 2011

9 Handy Utilities for Optimizing Your Desktop and Display

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September 12, 2011
Weekly Brief
Top Story: 9 Handy Utilities for Optimizing Your Desktop and Display Make every pixel count with these tools for moving, resizing, and controlling windows. None are expensive, and many are free.
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Why We Need Windows 8 Tablets Amidst the cacophony of mobile operating systems powering tablets, here's why we look forward to the potential of running Windows on a tablet.
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Netflix Now Works on Android 2.2 and 2.3 Devices The video-streaming service updated its app for smartphones running Froyo or Gingerbread versions of Android OS, but Honeycomb users are still out of luck.
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Microsoft Demos Superfast Boot Times in Windows 8 Microsoft releases a demo video of Windows 8 booting in 10 seconds, thanks to a new hybrid system that mixes processes used in cold boots and hibernation mode.
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Why GlobalSign Made the Right Move to Suspend New Certificates Here's what GlobalSign's move means, and how to evaluate a certificate authority for your business website.
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Salesforce Alternatives: 5 CRM Services for Small Businesses Is Salesforce overkill for your small business? These Web-based customer relationship management services help you handle contacts and tasks nearly anywhere you work.
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How to Max Out Your Windows Performance for $1000 You can't hit 7.9--the top score in the Windows Experience Index--without a load of expensive hardware, but you can get very close. Here's how to build a PC that gets you all the way to 7.8 for under a grand.
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Best Free Utilities and Security Apps

Utilities and security apps are two of the most important categories of software that PC users can download. From keeping your operating system slim and bloatware-free to eradicating cookies and spyware, these apps amply reward you for downloading them. And best of all, they're free!

--Megan Geuss

CCleaner Want to clean and optimize your PC? You've probably heard of CCleaner, arguably the world's most popular tool for doing the job. It clears out temporary files, cleans the Windows Registry, erases browser histories, and so on.
System Mechanic System Mechanic ($50) is a suite of utilities to root out problems slowing your computer down. Its optimization routines are geared toward a faster, more error-free computer. This version introduces new features to take advantage of Windows 7's capabilities.
PCWorld's Expert Tips How to make your laptop run quieter and cooler. Keep reading.
Back-to-School: Must-Have Downloads We've collected some free and low-budget downloadable favorites for work -- and play! Read more.
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Product Reviews
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
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Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers
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V3 Convoy
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Pros Feature-packed chassis; Excellent price-to-performance ratio Cons Lacks a DisplayPort connector
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HP TouchSmart 310
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Pros Impressive multitouch interface; Integrated HDTV tuner Cons Frustrating port placement; No true 1080p display
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Downloads: Editor's Collection
Best Free Utilities and Security Apps

Utilities and security apps are two of the most important categories of software that PC users can download. From keeping your operating system slim and bloatware-free to eradicating cookies and spyware, these apps amply reward you for downloading them. And best of all, they're free!

--Megan Geuss

avast! Free Antivirus   935611 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Antivirus
Free antivirus protection just as good as the 'big boys.'
PC Wizard   96478 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up.
This free utility explains your PC's configuration and performance in more detail than you may ever need.
Spybot Search & Destroy   8784412 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Anti-spyware Tools
This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.
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