When it comes to software, nothing beats free. We know. Every year for the last 15, PCWorld has put together a catalog of the no-cost software you shouldnt live without. And year in, year out, its one of our most popular articles. Theres a catch, though: Since we dont want to repeat ourselves (and risk boring our most-loyal readers), each year we focus on strictly on new goodies. But what about classics that we might have missed the first time around? Fear not: Weve combed through our files to pick 10 favorites from yesteryear (see The 10 All-Time Greatest Free Downloads and Services"). These are the gold standard in free software. Take a look and make sure you havent missed a single one of them.
--Editorial Director Steve Fox

Top Stories

The 10 All-Time Greatest Free Downloads and Services
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The Coolest Camera Features of 2010
Sometimes, choosing a camera involves more than image quality and battery life. These cameras have innovative extras that may win you over as soon as you try them.

The Subscription Trap
If you've ever opened your credit card bill to find that you've inadvertently joined a club you've never heard of, at a cost of $10 or more a month, you're not alone. Millions of Web consumers have been snared by similar tactics. Our tips will help you fight back.

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News

The PS3 Problem: How Sony Got Scooped By Its Own Users
When a problem was discovered in Sony's PS3 consoles, the company's official response was lacking.

7 Firefox Add-Ons That Will Change Your Life
These heavy-hitting browser add-ons act like applications that could easily replace their desktop counterparts.

Eight Questions About Apple's Suit Against HTC
Lawsuit over smartphone-related patents could be bad for consumers, bad for smartphone makers, and even bad for Apple, too.

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PCW Business Center

Apple Suit Against HTC Highlights Patent Issues
Apple is engaged in lawsuit battles with both HTC and Nokia, highlighting the growing issues with technology patents that ultimately cost the customers.

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Blogs

PlayStation 3 Worldwide Glitch Mysteriously 'Fixed'
PS3 appears to be working again after a time and date error crashed offline games and nerfed PlayStation Network access for the better part of a day.

Topeka: That's Google, Kansas to You
In what may be one of the silliest moves ever made by an elected official, the mayor of Topeka has unofficially changed his city's name to Google. Yes, seriously.

TiVo Premiere: A Solid Second Act for DVR Pioneer
TiVo artfully melds the TV world with the realm of Internet video with its latest update to its DVR.

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Reviews

Explore the New TiVo Series 4
We examine TiVo's redesigned, high-definition interface and spend some hands-on time with it.

Sony VAIO EB12FX/T: High Style Without the High Price
Sony's new laptop gives you high style without the high price tag, but you give up some performance and battery life.

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How-To

Start Your Own Internet Radio Station for Free
Always wanted to be a DJ or radio host? No more excuses--here's how to start your own radio station online without spending a dime.

Free Explorer App, Firefox Toolbar, Touchpad Tamer
Simplify your computing life with free tools: Windows Double Explorer, Multirow Bookmarks Toolbar, and TouchFreeze.

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Videos

How to Give Your PC a Windows 7 Makeover
Some of Windows 7's new interface tweaks are pretty slick, which is why software developers have started cranking out copycat tweaks.

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Downloads

Windows Double Explorer
This free Windows 7 file manager gives you two Explorer-like windows to work with.

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PC World Community

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