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In the February PCWorld: Secret Windows Fixes

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In the
February 2011
PCWorld Magazine

Our secret windows tips will help you accelerate system boots, ditch sneaky malware, solve networking nightmares, and fix Windows without reinstalling it. Plus, find quick fixes for some minor annoyances. Also in this issue, PCWorld's exclusive investigation of the 40 busiest U.S. airports reveals which ones have the top tech amenities for passengers. Finally, we test the latest superslim Ultrabooks from four leading makers to see whether they really deliver their promised quick startup and long battery life.

We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director:
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Inside the February Issue

Secret Windows Fixes
Our insider's guide will help you fix perplexing PC problems, from networking nightmares to malware infections, and from small annoyances to a corrupt Windows installation.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» Six Registry Hacks to Make Your PC Faster

» Nine Easy and Powerful Windows 7 Registry Tweaks

» How to Get Windows 8 Features Now

The 20 Best U.S. Airports for Tech Travelers
Looking for a place where you can get things done--or be entertained--while waiting for a flight? We tested Wi-Fi quality and cell reception (and even counted electrical outlets) at the largest airports in the United States to find the best ones for staying plugged in.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself

» How to Keep Connected While Flying

» Cool Mobile Accessories to Add to Your Travel Toolkit

Laptops as Light as Air
Ultrabooks--from Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and Toshiba--promise to deliver enough power to satisfy your needs in a thinner, lighter package than previous Windows laptops could offer. We took the first Ultrabooks for a spin in the PCWorld Labs.

See related articles on PCWorld.com:

» Ultrabook Buying Guide

» Intel's Ultrabook Plan: Cheaper, With Touch Screens

» Intel's Ultrabooks: What You Need to Know

Hot Downloads
in the February PCWorld

iSyncr WiFi Add-On
iSyncr enables you to quickly sync your Android device with the music you have in iTunes using a straight forward menu.

Semper Driver Backup
This tool saves and restores all system drivers, so if you ever need to wipe your hard drive and reinstall Windows, you won't find yourself without a critical driver.

Malwarebytes
This on-demand malware scanner can help prevent malware from spreading and/or transmitting your private data.

BugMeNot
Sometimes you just want to read an article without having to register for the site. The BugMeNot add-on puts a valid user name and password into the form. You can then use the site without having to register.

PCWorld.com Exclusives

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet: Which Should You Buy?
If you want an inexpensive slate, the new tablets from Amazon and Barnes & Noble are your best bets. We tested them head-to-head to see which one worked better for reading, browsing the Web, watching video, listening to music, and more.

Prep for Facebook's Timeline Layout: 6 Must-Do Privacy Tweaks
If Timeline's debut has you wondering whether you can hide the embarrassing bits of your Facebook life before your new profile goes live, the good news is you can.

17 Technologies That Will Die Soon
From USB drives to Yahoo, these 17 products, technologies, and brands will likely be put out to pasture in 2012 or shortly thereafter.

20 Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012
From Apple's iPhone 5 to next-gen thermostats to OLED TVs, here are 20 tech products we're looking forward to seeing in 2012.



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