We visited ten popular retail stores--both online and brick-and-mortar--to find which ones provide the best selection and buying advice for six categories of products. Also in the issue, we took an in-depth look at Microsoft Office 2010 and found plenty of refinements plus new features. And be sure to check out our review of the latest netbooks. Whether you want to watch high-def video or work during a long flight, great choices abound.

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In the Current Issue

52 Incredibly Useful Sites
Edit your photos, manage your business, even find the nearest public restroom. These down-to-earth sites deserve a permanent spot on your bookmark list.

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iPad vs. Everything Else
Can Apple's much-hyped tablet replace your laptop, e-reader, smartphone, audio player, magazines, or gaming device? Here's the verdict from our experts.

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» 10 Great Ways to Get More From Your iPad

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GPS Options: Many Ways to Find Your Way
Don't get lost! We compare five best-of-breed navigation systems--in your phone, on your dash, or built right into your car--to see which ones do the best job of pointing you in the right direction.

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» How to Buy a GPS Device

» GPS: A Stalker's Best Friend

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Hot Downloads
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Windows 7 Taskbar Thumbnail CustomizerThis free utility lets you shrink or enlarge thumbnails to practically any size you want.

Bullzip PDF Printer
How do you convert a Web page to a PDF? This free tool does it for you--and even password-protects files.

LastPass
This utility generates secure passwords, applies them when you visit Websites, organizes any private data you want to store, and syncs across multiple platforms and devices.

SliderDock
This free face-recognition program enables a PC equipped with a Webcam to scan your visage during login. If the scan matches a previously saved template, you log in without having to use a password.

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How to Fix Anything
PCs, printers, phones, cameras, networks--your stuff will inevitably stop working. Here's how to troubleshoot and fix your most common tech issues.

Windows 7's Worst Features
This version of the operating system fixed many of Vista's ills, but it also introduced a few of its own.

The Best Cell Phones by Carrier
In the market for a new phone? Take a look at our top-rated phones, sorted by carrier.

Gear You Can't Get Here: 10 Great Cameras, Smartphones, and Tablets
Some cool and crazy gadgets never make it to our shores. Here are a few sexy things that you can't buy in the United States--so far.