PCWorld | Security & Privacy
July 28, 2011
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* Algorithms That Rule the Web
These powerful (and sometimes creepy) tools help Google,
Facebook, Amazon, and others stay one step ahead of us online.
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- Tom Spring, PCWorld
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* Security & Privacy News & Opinion
Google Pulls Back on Heavy-Handed Google+ Name Policy
Google says it will no longer disable accounts for violating its
name policy--without warning them, first.
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Apple MacBook Batteries Vulnerable to Malware, Destruction
A researcher has studied the batteries in several MacBooks,
MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs and discovered they are vulnerable
to being hacked.
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Google's Wi-Fi Data Collection Efforts Were Extensive
Google is once again in the spotlight for privacy concerns over
its Wi-Fi data collecting.
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* Latest Security News
Google+ Users Irked at Surge in Deleted Accounts
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In Defense of Online Anonymity: The Google+ Policy is Wrong
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LulzSec Hackers Spokesman "Topiary" Arrested, U.K. Cops Say
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Apple MacBook Batteries Vulnerable to Malware, Destruction
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Algorithms That Rule the Web
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Black Hat Pwnie Award Winner Will Be a Criminal
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Who's Tracking Your Cell Phone?
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Anonymous, Hackers, Citizens: Know Your Rights!
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* Security Alerts and Software
Security Central -- Get the latest news, product reviews, and
how-tos.
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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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HP Pavilion dv6
PCW Rating 86
Pros: Very good video playback quality; Excellent keyboard with a great feel
Cons: DVD drive's eject button is tiny; Speakers distort at high volume
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Sanyo VPC-PD2BK
PCW Rating 83
Pros: Removable SD card storage; Good video and photo quality; 3X optical zoom lens
Cons: Poor video performance in dim light
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* Top News on PCWorld.com
First Windows 'Mango' Phone Unveiled
The first smartphone based on the new "Mango" edition of
Microsoft's Windows Phone platform was unveiled on Wednesday in
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40 Google+ Tips and Tricks for Power Users
Get the most out of Google's new social network with these
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* Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
Still Smart, Still Free: KeePass Keeps Your Passwords Safe
Manage and secure your passwords with KeePass.
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PC Autotune Tries to Optimize Hard Drives, But Veers Off-Course
Since freebies do what PC Autotune does, youd get better value
spending your $25 on compressed air and keeping your computer
physically clean.
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Windows Installation in Sad Shape? Reimage Sets Things Straight
Reimage performs nearly miraculous repairs of damaged Windows
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Choose a Palatable Color Palette With ColorSchemer Studio
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* Editor's Collection
Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free Downloads
Wine gets better with age. Men get more distinguished-looking.
And some programs are like perennials, returning each year with
fresh blooms and stronger stems. Indeed, think of some of the
world's best productivity tools and system utilities, and I'll
wager that some were "planted" at least five years ago--decades
in computer years. Take a look at eight of these blossoming apps,
all of which are more awesome than ever, and all of which are,
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition | Free
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WinPatrol | Free
Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and
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RoboForm | Free
Manage your digital life--including passwords, profiles, and
more--with this handy utility.
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