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July 29, 2011
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I love trying out apps on my Android smartphone. I'm constantly
downloading new ones, even if most of them end up getting dumped
after a few days. Perhaps I should be a more judicious downloader,
at least according to Senior Editor Mark Sullivan. He went on a
scouting mission to the dark side of app-land and came back with
"Nine Creepy Apps for Android, iOS, and the Web"--a clutch of
truly distasteful applications. I know you, enlightened reader
of this newsletter, would never engage in the kinds of unsavory
behavior these apps enable. But feel free to indulge in the guilty
pleasure of seeing what nastiness others have concocted. I give
you permission to peek. After all, it's only human nature.
--Editorial Director Steve Fox
* Top Stories *
"Nine Creepy Apps for Android, iOS, and the Web":
Ranging from apps that seem designed with stalkers in mind, to apps
that facilitate what looks a lot like prostitution, we found plenty
of programs that vie for the "creepy" crown.
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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.
* Read the article:
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"21 Great PC Games You'll Never Play on a Console":
Think PC gaming is dead? Think again. Here are 21 awesome PC games
that rely on system performance and unique gameplay that consoles
and iPads just can't match.
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* Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn *
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* News *
"9 Tech Superstars as Comic Book Characters":
Ever wonder what superpowers Steve Jobs or Bill Gates would have in
a comic book? Check out our slideshow of what-if tech superheroes
(and supervillains).
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"Who's Tracking Your Cell Phone?":
Analysis: One in three cell phones are spied upon--but not by the
usual suspects.
* Read the report:
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"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 Tokyo.
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* PCW Business Center *
"Office Suites for iPad: The Roundup":
We put the top iPad office productivity apps to the test to see which
one gives you the most document-editing power on Apple's slate.
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* Blogs *
"Gmail's New Features: A First Look":
Here's a primer to help you wade through the changes Google has made
to its Gmail service.
* Read Eric Mack in Today @ PCWorld:
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"Mozilla's Boot to Gecko: A Mobile OS that Could Succeed":
Boot to Gecko is a universal-platform OS that could theoretically
drive futuristic desktops and is, according to Mozilla, the 'complete,
standalone operating system for the open Web.'
* Read Brennon Slattery in Today @ PCWorld:
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"Julia Roberts Ad Banned in the UK for Abuse of Photoshop":
UK ad watchdogs bans ads for cosmetics that feature apparent heavy
editing of actress Julia Roberts's face.
* Read Brennon Slattery in Today @ PCWorld:
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* Reviews *
"The Best New All-in-One Desktop PCs":
The desktop PC has evolved, ditching boxy shells and rat's nests of
cabling in favor simple, attractive machines that are light on hassle.
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"Top-Rated HD Pocket Camcorders":
The third-generation Creative Vado HD is our top-rated pocket camcorder,
offering exposure controls, a mic-in port, and impressive low-light
performance. If you need a rugged model, the Kodak PlaySport Zx3 is a
great option.
* Read the review:
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* How-To *
"Composition Tricks for Taking Photographs Like the Pros":
Great pictures start with you, not your photography equipment. Here's
what you need to know to set up your shots.
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"5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)":
Upgrading your computer can be easy enough for most people. But it's
not without its pitfalls. Here are five common upgrade mistakes that
even experienced users make.
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* Videos *
"RIM Downsizes Staff, Readies New BlackBerry Phones":
Blackberry maker Research in Motion has announced a series of layoffs
as it seeks to streamline the company in the wake of losing market
share to iOS and Android devices.
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* Downloads *
"LastPass":
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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
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* Top News on PCWorld.com
Windows Mango Matches Apple and Android in Features: But for How
Long?
Windows Phone 7's Mango update will bring much-needed features to
the mobile operating system, bringing it up to speed with iOS and
Android. But how long until iOS and Android outstrip WinPho7 yet
again?
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Verizon's First 4G Laptop is Overpriced, Here's Why
Verizon and Hewlett-Packard offer a wireless broadband-ready
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* Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
Visual Search Pony Finds Duplicate Videos Even If Their Names
Differ
Handy free utility Visual Search Pony will find duplicate video
files for you--no matter what they're named.
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The iCade, an Arcade Cabinet for Your iPad
Hankering for the days of pumping quarters into games at the
local arcade? Check out the iCade, a tabletop arcade cabinet for
your iPad.
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Still Smart, Still Free: KeePass Keeps Your Passwords Safe
Manage and secure your passwords with KeePass.
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Choose a Palatable Color Palette With ColorSchemer Studio
Do-it-all utility ColorSchemer Studio will help you come up with
a sensible, attractive color palette for your Web site or other
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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,
amazingly, free.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition | Free
Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
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WinPatrol | Free
Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and
spyware.
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RoboForm | Free
Manage your digital life--including passwords, profiles, and
more--with this handy utility.
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