13 killer Chrome apps to replace your desktop software

Follow:   12.10.2012  View in a Browser 13 killer Chrome apps to replace your desktop software 12.10.2012 3:30 AM Can you get all your work done without ever leaving your Web browser? We tested a suite of Chrome extensions to see if they're up to the task. Beware ransomware that impersonates voice of cops 12.10.2012 10:40 AM A new variant of a Trojan program called Reveton that prevents victims from using their computers and displays rogue messages from law enforcement agencies is using localized voice messages to trick victims into paying made-up fines, according to researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Reader Survey Take a quick survey and enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. PCWorld on your iPad Subscribe to our enhanced iPad edition.   Acer Aspire M5-481PT review: Jack of all trades, master of none 12.10.2012 3:30 AM In the age of ultra-portability and high-end laptop performance Acer's Aspire M5-481PT feels just a bit too big, a bit too heavy, a bit too slow, and a bit too dull. Acer Aspire V5 review: beauty and no brains 12.10.2012 3:30 AM This sleek budget machine looks good but lacks performance muscle. Safe online shopping: 10 tips to avoid getting burned 12.10.2012 3:30 AM Here are 10 easy ways to ensure you're being as safe as possible when shopping online. Amazon, Barnes & Noble slash Kindle, Nook prices 12.10.2012 5:50 AM Amazon and Barnes & Noble are offering new deals on Kindle and Nook devices as we approach the mid-way point of the holiday shopping season. Answer Line: Streaming video to DVD 12.10.2012 7:35 AM Paul Brandenburg asked how to save a streaming video and burn it onto a DVD. Samsung gives Galaxy S III free 'Premium' update, adds advanced features 12.10.2012 7:44 AM A software update in January will bring camera features, new interface functions and Android Jelly Bean to the Galaxy S III. Windows 8 hybrid laptops will be scarce through the holidays 12.10.2012 8:02 AM While demand for hybrid devices is tepid, as with Windows 8 PCs in general, the dearth of hardware is putting a damper on the potential success of the unique PC models. Instagram yanks photo viewing from Twitter streams 12.10.2012 8:40 AM Images from the Instagram photo-sharing service no longer appear in Twitter's feed streams, although users can embed links into tweets, and the microblogging service may be planning to launch its own image processing tool. How to go back to iTunes 10, part 2 12.10.2012 9:21 AM If you had trouble reverting from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10, here's how to get things working again. BBM brings Wi-Fi calling to BlackBerry phones 12.10.2012 9:42 AM RIM is rolling out BBM Voice, which allows phones running BlackBerry 6 OS or newer versions to chat over Wi-Fi with other subscribers.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107