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June 27, 2011
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* Our Top Stories
Anonymous Picks up Slack as LulzSec Calls it Quits
Fifty days of hacking ends with a final data dump, but Lulzsec
urges the world to watch Anonymous in action next.
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USB 3.0: Great Technology, But Hard to Find
USB 3.0 offers data transfer speeds that are five times faster
than USB 2.0, so why hasn't it caught on?
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'Violent Video Game Ban' Law Struck Down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down the Brown v. EMA case that
would have banned selling "violent" games to children.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215712/0/
Wanted: Privacy Policies Written for Human Beings
The biggest problem with online privacy is that nobody
understands it. Poorly written privacy policies are a big reason
why. UPDATE: StickK responds.
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Who Killed the Netbook?
The netbooks brief success was also its swan song
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215714/0/
Firefox Rapid Release: 5 Key Points
Some users and businesses are nervous about Mozilla's new plan
for speedy and frequent updates. Here's what you need to know.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215715/0/
Lulzsec: A Short History of Hacking
The hacker group claims it's disbanding; here are some highlights
from the infamous first 50 days of Lulz.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215716/0/
Skype Expected on iPad
A Skype exec reportedly confirms the imminent release of an iPad
Skype app.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215717/0/
Viacom Targets Another Cable Company for Streaming to iPads
Broadcaster sues Cablevision Systems for streaming programs to
iPads and other non-TV devices
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215718/0/
Twitter to Kill Old Interface 'Very, Very Soon'
Twitter is migrating all users to "the new Twitter" platform
imminently. If you haven't already switched, here's what you need
to know.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215719/0/
Congress Weighs Rules on E-Waste
New legislation in the U.S. Congress would ban the export of
certain hazardous electronics waste products.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215720/0/
Anonymous Claims LulzSec Members, Steps up Attacks
The decision by computer hacking group LulzSec on Saturday to
fold operations may be helping another online group, Anonymous,
which stepped up attacks over the weekend.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215721/0/
iPhone 5 Production Starts in August, Analyst Says
A Morgan Stanley analyst tells clients to expect a third-quarter
release of the next-gen iPhone.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215722/0/
MacBook Air Refresh: Speculation Increases as Inventories Dwindle
A pattern of MacBook Air laptops dropping in availability at
retail stores just before new models debut has been identified,
suggesting new models could be released soon
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215723/0/
Apple Could Own Phone Industry, Analyst Says
Apple has enough money in the bank to buy at least three-quarters
of the mobile phone industry, according to an analyst's estimate.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215724/0/
Apple Ditches Samsung for A6 Chip Building
A Merrill Lynch analyst says Apple will use Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company to build the next generation of chips in
2012.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215725/0/
Snow Leopard Updated in Anticipation of Lion
Apple updates Snow Leopard for the last time in anticipation of
next month's release of the Lion upgrade.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215726/0/
Ubuntu Linux, Day 26: Connecting Peripherals
Don't ask why it took until Day 26, but today I check out how
well Ubuntu Linux works with my printer, scanner, and webcam, and
find out what it's like to get them connected and working
properly.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215727/0/
SolarSinter Takes 3D-Printing to the Desert
Markus Kaysers solar-powered fabrication machines adapt
high-tech science to low-tech settings.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215728/0/
Hack Turns Your Lawn Chair Into a Hovercraft
Build your own hovercraft cheaply and easily in as little as 1,
2, 3 (or so).
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* Product Reviews
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
PCW Rating 93
Pros: Good interface; Strong malware detection
Cons: Scan speeds lag behind top performers
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PCW Rating 85
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* Top News on PCWorld.com
Anonymous Picks up Slack as LulzSec Calls it Quits
Fifty days of hacking ends with a final data dump, but Lulzsec
urges the world to watch Anonymous in action next.
http://lm.pcworld.com/t/2868901/65384175/215730/0/
USB 3.0: Great Technology, But Hard to Find
USB 3.0 offers data transfer speeds that are five times faster
than USB 2.0, so why hasn't it caught on?
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Kids' Computers Through the Ages
The evolution of toy computers for children mirrors that of
real-world systems for adults. We look at some of the changes the
play-along versions have undergone in the past 70 years.
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Windows Phone 7 Mango is a Substantial Upgrade
The new version of Windows Phone 7, code-named Mango, includes
substantial improvements to the OS's search capabilities and
entertainment options.
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Fight Deadly Diseases in Your PC's Spare Time With Folding@Home
Donate your idle computer time to fight Alzheimers, Parkinsons,
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Free Player MusicBee Floats Like a Butterfly
Simple, speedy, and lightweight audio-only player MusicBee is
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Free Downloads to Make Use of PC Idle Time
Stepping away from your PC? Don't let it stop working for you--or
for a lofty purpose. These eight freebies do everything from
backup to scientific research, all while you're not looking.
CrashPlan (32-bit version) | Free
This online backup service is super-friendly and also offers
local and peer-to-peer backup.
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Wikipedia Screen Saver | Free
Have your screensaver show you a random Wikipedia page.
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BOINC | Free
This screensaver uses your PC's idle time to perform processing
for important scientific projects.
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