Office Suites Showdown

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Top Story: Google Apps vs. Office 365 vs. Zoho Docs: Cloud-Based Office Suites Showdown The battle for supremacy in online productivity suites is raging. We look at the three leading choices--Google Apps, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoho Docs--to determine which is the best. Share: News Microsoft Windows 8: Here's What We Know So Far Microsoft's newest operating system is expected in 2012, but we have some of the nitty gritty details of its features now. Share: The Netflix Streaming Price Trap I'd love to cut back on my Netflix service like others are doing, but the streaming policy may actually force me to give Netflix even more money. Share: AT&T's Attempted T-Mobile Takeover: What Went Wrong How did AT&T's $39 billion offer to absorb competitor T-Mobile fall out of favor with the government? Here are some of the reasons. Share: How-To How to Access Your Gmail Account When You're Not Connected to the Internet Gmail lives in your Web browser, so how can you access your e-mail when there's no connection available? You have two options. Share: How to Play Classic PC Games in Windows 7 Classic PC games only get better with age--but without the right tricks and tweaks, they won't run on your Windows 7 PC. Here's how to make your favorite old games work on your current computer. Share: Close-Ups and Silhouettes: Get a Different Perspective in Your Photos Follow these tips for taking dramatic close-up photos of flowers and atmospheric silhouettes with your digital camera. Share: Downloads 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 AquaSnap If youre still using Windows XP or Windows Vista, you may have seen friends or coworkers snapping windows around with Windows 7s newfangled hotkeys, and longed for the same functionality for your aging system. AquaSnap delivers this, and more. John's Background Switcher Few applications (and even fewer free ones) mature over time to become as capable and impressive as Johns Background Switcher. JBS can pull in images from a wide array of online sources, such as Flickr, Facebook, and SmugMug. It can even use Google, Bing or Yahoo, and it can change the Windows logon screen. Back-to-School: Must-Have Downloads We've collected some free and low-budget downloadable favorites for work -- and play! Read more. PCWorld's Expert Tips How to make your laptop run quieter and cooler. Keep reading. Most Popular Searches Android Tablet Freeware Windows 8 HP 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 » Maingear EX-L 15 88 Pros Flexible audio setup; Superior gaming performance Cons Limited battery life; Heavy for its class Read Complete Review » Top All-Purpose Laptops » HP Officejet 6000 Wireless 83 Pros Low purchase price; Inexpensive high-yield inks; Wireless and automatic duplexing are standard Cons Yellowish or greenish tinge to photographs Read Complete Review » Top 5 Inkjet Printers » 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. UN55D8000 55" 3D LED TV Price: $1938.88 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review AQUOS LC40LE830U 40" LED TV (1920x1080, 120Hz, HDTV, LED Backlight) Price: $592.97 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 Do More in Chrome Than Browse: 12 Free Fun Apps We've rounded up 12 great apps available for the Chrome browser that let you play games, stream movies and music, and even figure out what's for dinner--all without downloading anything. Share: Summer of Google: 10 Hot New Features From the Search Giant Some businesses embraced the relaxed pace of summer, but not Google. Check out how the search giant beat the heat and rolled out 10 new tools for shopping, tracking weather, and more. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Hands On With Sony Tablet S: A Tablet That Goes Beyond Basics Now offering a slate for presale, Sony is fashionably late to the Android tablet party--but its gamble may just pay off. Share: SRS Audio Essentials Enhances Sound to Awesome (but Addictive) Standards Add life, bass, and clarity to your music and video playback with SRS Audio Essentials. Share: Tactical Game Battle for Wesnoth Wins Accolades, Doesn't Loot Your Wallet Turn-based tactical fantasy Battle for Wesnoth includes many campaigns, 200 units, and an active community... for free. Share: Fujifilm X10 Takes a Shot at the Premium Point-and-Shoot Crown With a large sensor, a bright zoom lens, quick access to manual controls, and solid old-school looks, the Fujifilm X10 wants to be the cream of the point-and-shoot crop. Share: 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   927669 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Antivirus Free antivirus protection just as good as the 'big boys.' PC Wizard   95121 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   8782095 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Anti-spyware Tools This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective. 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