The Web is full of practical tools and innovative services to boost your productivity, improve your communication, and more. Check out these favorites. Also in the issue, we test GPS options: via a dedicated device, a smartphone app, or a server-based online service. And don't miss our look at the Apple iPad. It's been touted as a replacement for laptops, e-readers, audio players, and gaming devices. We uncover the reality for Windows users.

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In the Current Issue

Tech Secrets: 21 Things 'They' Don't Want You to Know
Here are 21 dangers that the industry is hiding from you...and what you can do about them.

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» Banish 7 Bad Tech Habits

» 15 Tech Myths: Busted and Confirmed

» How Much Ink Is Left in That Dead Cartridge?

Maximum Security: 2010 Internet Security Suites
Our comprehensive tests show you which of today's security suites to trust and which to skip.

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» Keep Clear of Craigslist Scams

» 15 Free Security and Backup Utilities

» Will Cloud Computing Kill Privacy?

What to Do When You Lose Your Tech Gear
When you lose your phone, laptop, or other gear, these tips will improve your odds of recovering it--or ensure that your lost item won't come back to haunt you.

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» How to Secure or Find Your Android Smartphone

» Find Lost Gear, Reduce Clutter, and More

» Find the Right Online Backup Service

Hot Downloads
in the Current Issue

SuperAntiSpyware
If your PC is infected with a virus, your regular, always-on antivirus program has failed and may be compromised. Try this free tool to scan your system for nasties and then whack any it finds.

GridMove
Resizing all your windows can be tedious. Use this utility to resize and move your windows to fit a customizable grid.

Easy Poster Printer
This app lets you adjust and print any photo as a poster. You print the poster in sections and then assemble the final product.

CCleaner
CCleaner searches through a number of programs and removes useless files. It goes beyond the basic wash and polish with extra mini-tools.

PCWorld Online Exclusives

Slate Wars: 15 Tablets That Could Rival Apple's iPad
A fleet of tablets led by a separatist Android army is about to attack, armed with Flash video, front cameras, and even Windows 7.

How to Sell Your PC (and Other Gadgets)
Here's how to turn your drawer full of old phones, cameras, and other tech toys into some brand-new gear.

PCWorld's Giant Cable Guide
Learn how to identify every important audio, video, PC, peripheral, and networking cable.

Travel Tips: Stay Charged and Connected on the Go
When you're on the road, the last thing you want is to be offline and out of juice. Here's how to keep your laptop and smartphone charged and connected from wherever you are.