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April 10, 2011
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Phishers Target the Popular The biggest users are the biggest targets of online scammers, security research reports.
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Android, Windows Phone to Surpass iPhone, Gartner Says After Android's surge to the top among smartphone sales, shifts will continue and iPhone will lose share, analysts report.
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Supercomputers Eyed to Predict Natural Disaster High-performance computing environments can model natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, expert says.
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Get a Net Workout With Cloud-Enabled Gym Gear High-tech gym equipment uses cloud computing to customize workouts. You can even watch HDTV programming while you sweat.
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Quake Won't Hurt iPad 2 Production, Analyst Says A leading analyst says it's unlikely that Apple will experience iPad 2 component shortages caused by recent natural disasters in Japan.
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Hire an App to Protect Your Facebook Reputation A new service called Reppler aims to protect your Facebook rep from, well, your own stupidity. I give it an A for effort and a B- for execution.
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Casemod Builds a PC Into a Desk, Looks Awesome This casemod takes the term "desktop PC" to the next level, by building the computer into the desk itself. Read on and check it out!
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IOS 4.3.2 Expected in April Apple is planning to release iOS 4.3.2 within the next two weeks, according to reports.
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Google's New CEO: Back to the Future Added emphasis on social media is just the start; almost everyone is expecting big changes under Larry Page.
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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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Pros Great blend of fun features and manual controls; Zoom toggle gives good control over 14X zoom lens; Innovative design feels good in the hand; Superior video quality Cons Subpar audio capture in video mode; Plastic zoom toggle takes some getting used to
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Phishers Target the Popular The biggest users are the biggest targets of online scammers, security research reports.
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Linksys Introduces Sleek New E-Series Home Routers The new good-looking Linksys routers for the home come equipped with Cisco Connect, which eases setup, as well as parental controls.The prices on the routers range from $60 to $180.
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Magic Utilities 2011 Interesting, But Not Enchanting This decent collection of interesting utilities for cleanup, security, and optimization has some nice touches, but it's not a must-have.
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Acer's Iconia Dual-Screen Laptop The Acer Iconia is a $1,200 all-purpose laptop thats being marketed as a touchbook due to its dual 14 touchscreen displays.
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Downloads: Editor's Collection
PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: March 2011Our reviewers were very practical in March, focusing on utilities. Somebody's doing spring cleaning on their PCs: Benchmarking, cleanup, and system info programs dominate the list. If real-life technology feels too safe, check out the Blade Runner and HAL9000 themes for Windows 7. Those should make you want a nice, docile computer that does what you tell it to do.
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