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The best apps let you do things more easily. But what happens when
an app makes it really easy to do something you shouldn't be doing
in the first place? PCWorld's Mark Sullivan spent some time digging
up some of the most dubious apps available, and he came up with
these nine extremely creepy pieces of software. Read about these
nine apps, if you dare.
--Senior Editor Tim Moynihan
* Top Story *
"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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* Spotlight on Geek Tech *
"Implantable Artificial Lung Breathes Open Air Instead of Oxygen Tanks"
A group of researchers from Case Western Reserve University develop
an implantable artificial lung that can breathe plain air.
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* Download of the Week *
"MusicBrainz Picard"
Swiftly rename and organize all the music tracks on your PC--especially
mislabeled ones.
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* Fun & Games *
"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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"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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* 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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Nikon Coolpix P7000
PCW Rating 87
Pros: Superior image quality with very sharp photos; Optical viewfinder; Excellent macro mode; In-camera editing and enhancement tools; 7.1X optical zoom (28mm to 200mm); Buttons provide fast access to manual settings
Cons: Control complexity may intimidate casual users; Disappointing video quality; Maximum aperture of F2.8; A bit bulky
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Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG
PCW Rating 86
Pros: Good performer; Excellent battery life
Cons: Slightly narrrow viewing angle; Crowded software installation
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* Top News on PCWorld.com
AT&T May Switch to Throttling with iPhone 5's Arrival, Says
Report
AT&T is rumored to be changing its data plans once again
alongside the arrival of Apple's next iPhone.
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9 Apps to Transform Your Android Phone Into a High-End Camera
We scoured multiple Android app stores to find the ultimate
photography apps for shooting, editing, and sharing pictures.
Here are the nine apps we tested that every photographer should
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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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Need to Organize Your Music Library? MusicBrainz Picard Makes It
So
Free tool MusicBrainz Picard can identify, tag, rename, and sort
music files, to make your library all neat and tidy.
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Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet Review: Rising Above the Android Tablet
Fray
Lenovos first tablet has an appealing design and some unique and
useful customizations to Android that distinguish it from the
crowd.
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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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