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October 28, 2011
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Around my house, Halloween is the most anticipated day of the year.
That's mostly because my kids are candy hoarders, and Halloween
offers opportunities unimagined the rest of the year. For me, it's
not about the candy; it's about the costumes, the haunted houses,
and--because I'm an unapologetic geek--the high-tech observations
of the rite. In that spirit, PCWorld has some techie Halloween fare
to recommend. Start by downloading the Halloween desktop theme for
Windows 7 (http://lm.pcworld.com/t/3299146/63496333/254458/0/
description.html), then take in the slide shows of 15 top horror
games (http://lm.pcworld.com/t/3299146/63496333/254459/0/
top_15_horror_games_for_pcs_and_consoles.html) and 10 creepy
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10_creepy_mobile_games.html), and make sure to finish by viewing
the remarkable video of an over-the-top, do-it-yourself Halloween
light show set to music (http://lm.pcworld.com/t/3299146/63496333/254461/0/
overthetop_halloween_light_show_is_a_diy_masterpiece.html). Happy
Halloween, everyone!
--Editorial Director Steve Fox
* Top Stories *
"Free Halloween Fun: Themes, Screen Savers, and Fonts to Ward Off
the Holidays":
Perhaps Halloween is Nature's way of slowing the inevitable slide
to the holidays. These free desktop wallpapers, themes, screen
savers, and fonts get you into the spirit.
* Read the article:
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"Ice Cream Sandwich Does Business: Pictures":
Google's latest release of Android--called Ice Cream Sandwich--contains
many enhancements that have a lot of potential in the world of business.
* Read the article:
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"How to Use Your PC Webcam to Monitor Your Home":
Here's how to use any built-in or external webcam to monitor your home
over the Internet.
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* Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn *
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* News *
"The Life and Times of Windows XP"
The first drama-filled decade of the operating system that wouldn't
say die.
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"12 Futuristic Movie Gadgets We Need Right Now":
These movie gadgets may be fictional, but they sure are awesome. Isn't
it about time we start seeing this stuff in the real world?
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"Phones Worth Breaking Your Contract For":
You've signed up for a two-year hitch, but these sweet smartphones
might make you rethink your commitment.
* Read the review:
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* PCW Business Center *
"How to Email Like a Pro":
With the right tools, services, and knowledge, you can master your
inbox and message handling.
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* Blogs *
"Nokia Lumia 800 vs. iPhone 4S vs. Nexus Galaxy: Spec Smackdown":
Nokia's Windows Phone 7 device lags in comparison to the big boys on
the smartphone block.
* Read Today @ PCWorld:
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"Microsoft to Windows XP: Please Die, Already":
Microsoft wants to hustle users along onto Windows 7.
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"Man Carves Smartphone Dock into Prosthetic Arm":
After being turned down by Apple, the British caterer worked with Nokia
to design a dock that can go everywhere.
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* Reviews *
"Top 10 Cell Phones":
Need a break from your laptop? These productivity phones offer a lot
more than the ability to make calls. Here are the 10 best smartphones
available today.
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"Top Ultraportable Laptops":
With screen sizes under 14 inches and weight under 4 pounds, ultraportable
laptops strike an appealing balance between portability and performance.
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* How-To *
"Citizen Journalist Tech Tips":
Don't let your tech get in the way of covering your local protests,
demonstrations, and other public goings-on. Read these how-tos for
better photos, live video streaming, and useful apps.
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"Take Beautiful Photos of Waterfalls and Waves":
Here's how to set up your digital camera and take dramatic shots of
waterfalls, rivers, and waves at the beach.
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* Videos *
"Nokia Releases First Mango Phones, Crosses Fingers":
This week Nokia unveiled their first Windows Phone 7 models, the Lumia
800 and 710. Both run the newest version of Microsoft's OS, nicknamed
Mango. Can they help the company regain the customers it has lost?
* Watch the video:
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* Downloads *
"Day of the Dead Windows 7 Theme":
This colorful Windows 7 theme features Mexican folk art skulls to
celebrate Day of the Dead, and is also great for Halloween.
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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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HTC EVO 3D
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Sony VAIO Z
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Pros: Exceptionally thin and light ; Nifty docking station
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* Top News on PCWorld.com
The Life and Times of Windows XP
The first drama-filled decade of the operating system that
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Nintendo Wii U to Launch After March 2012
Nintendo said Friday its new Wii U game console will go on sale
during the next fiscal year that begins in April, and the company
will look to avoid the problems...
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* Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
Four Virtual Assistants Tackle Real-World Business Tasks
Low-priced offshore labor is widely available online, but is it
worthwhile? We hired four virtual assistants to finish three
small-business tasks. Find out how they fared.
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Nokia Releases First Mango Phones, Crosses Fingers
This week Nokia unveiled their first Windows Phone 7 models, the
Lumia 800 and 710. Both run the newest version of Microsofts OS,
nicknamed Mango. Can they help the company regain the customers
it has recently lost?
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Top iPad Alternatives for Business
The iPad is the gold standard when it comes to tablet computers,
but there are alternatives. We tested 8 products to determine if
they had what it takes to give the iPad a run for its money as a
business device.
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Auslogics BenchTown: When It Says Beta, It Means Beta
Despite some appealing features, the beta of benchmarking
software Auslogics BenchTown is not quite ready for prime time.
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* Editor's Collection
Free Halloween Fun: Themes, Screen Savers, and Fonts to Ward Off the Holidays
It's that time of the year again, when days get short, nights get
long, and Christmas seems just over the horizon. Perhaps
Halloween is Nature's way of slowing the inevitable slide to the
holidays. If you're planning a Halloween party instead of making
your holiday gift list, how about printing out invitations in a
Ghoulish font? And if you're busily hanging up paper ghosts and
spider webs, don't neglect your computer: We've got several free
wallpapers and desktop themes to choose from, including a festive
Day of the Dead theme and mutant zombie-jack-o-lantern wallpaper.
--Kim Saccio-Kent
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