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Top Story: Apple Siri Versus Google Jelly Bean: Voice Search Showdown Google Jelly Bean on a Galaxy Nexus bests Apple's Siri on iOS in our mobile voice search face-off. Share: News DNSChanger Malware Set to Knock Thousands Off Internet on Monday Here's how to find out if your computer is infected, and what to do if it is. Share: Windows 8 Upgrade Offer: $40, Even if Upgrading From Win XP The promotion runs through January 31, 2013, and applies to purchases made through Windows.com. Share: Windows 8 Pro Upgrade: Your FAQs Answered Users will be able to upgrade to the pro version of Microsoft's newest desktop OS for just $40 for a limited time. Share: How-To How to Analyze Your Website's Performance Understanding who is visiting your website is critical if you intend to make it big on the Web. Share: How to Eliminate Eyestrain From Your Big, Beautiful PC Building an amazing desktop computer is easy, but even after you stuff your new system with the latest hardware, hook up your cabling, and make room for your giant monitor, youre not quite done. Make it easy on the eyes with this handy guide. Share: Three Alternatives to Your iGoogle Home Page Google is shutting down its Web portal in just 16 short months. Here are three worthwhile replacements to consider. Share: Downloads Beyond the Realm of Tolkien Ripoffs: Different MMORPGs No matter how you dress them up, the bulk of today's MMOs offer relatively similar gameplay. Many also have very similar worlds: dwarves, dragons, elves, magic. We take a look at games which offer something that's unique, interesting, or odd. They cover a wide range of playstyles and tastes; "different" isn't a genre, and it's unlikely any reader will find all of them equally appealing. Most are free to play; all are free to try. Fallen Earth Fallen Earth is not the only post-apocalyptic game on the market, but its combat sequences, play-crafting features and captivating landscapes make it a jolting action-adventure worth checking out. You can play it for free with some limitations, or pay for one of three different tiers of paid subscription, starting at $10 per month. There is a cash shop as well. *Note*: The Download button takes you to the vendor's site, where you can download the latest version of the software. Shifty Chica Relaxed and easygoing, designer Ray Larabie's Shifty Chica font from is perfect for invitations, posters, and other display uses. Regardless of the nefarious-sounding name, this TrueType font's deep descenders with extra curly serifs make me want to dig out my 1950's one-piece and stir up some Cherry Cola Salad. It sets the right mood for a Hawaiian-themed party invitation. *Note*: To use this font, unzip the folder and install the .ttf file in the folder C:\Windows\Fonts. 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Most Viral Stories Amazon Cloud Hit by Real Clouds, Downing Netflix, Instagram, Other Sites Google Nexus 7 Could Heavily Impact Tablet Wars Facebook Timeline Change Said to Affect E-Mail, Contacts Product Reviews Brother MFC-9970CDW 82 Pros Cheap toner; Color touchscreen LCD; Wireless networking Cons Dark scan quality Read Complete Review » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » Top 10 Color Laser Multifunction Printers » AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 88 Pros Fastest gaming performance in a single GPU card; 3GB of 6GHz GDDR5 and a 384-bit memory bus Cons The 11-inch length is a tight fit in some cases; Consumes a lot more power than the competition Read Complete Review » Top Rated Graphics Cards » Maingear Shift Super Stock 94 Pros Excellent performance; Accessible, well-designed chassis Cons Pricey Read Complete Review » Top 10 Performance Desktop PCs » 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. Edge Z55 Midsize-Tower Desktop - Customizable Price: $1799.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review iMac All-in-One Desktop Price: $1120.44 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Desktops, Monitors, Printers, Laptops Top News on PCWorld.com Microsoft's Tuesday Patch Douses Flame Malware This month's regular update also provides critical fixes to Internet Explorer and several versions of Windows. Share: MegaUpload's Dotcom Challenges Evidence Fighting extradition to the US on copyright infringement and money laundering charges, the file-sharing CEO calls evidence "cherry picked." Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Apple Siri Versus Google Jelly Bean: Voice Search Showdown Google Jelly Bean on a Galaxy Nexus bests Apple's Siri on iOS in our mobile voice search face-off. Share: Beyond the Realm of Tolkien Ripoffs: Different MMORPGs Each of these ten MMOs offers something different, whether in setting or in gameplay. 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