Ever wonder why people still send faxes? Or how CB radio still manages to thrive in this day and age? Contributing Editor Dan Tynan takes a look at technologies that ought to be obsolete by now but somehow still hang on. Let me know what old-school gadgets you long for or still use, at steve_fox@pcworld.com.
--Editorial Director Steve Fox

Top Stories

10 Technologies That Should Be Extinct (But Aren't):
These obsolete technologies didn't get the memo--maybe because someone wrote it on a typewriter and faxed it to them.

Firefox 4 Beta 1:
A Visual Tour: Firefox 4 offers a refreshed layout and appearance, as well as some under-the-hood tweaks. Here's a look at some of the highlights.

Antenna Expert Says Apple is Right, iPhone 4 Signal Woes Overblown:
RF engineers put iPhone through the paces, echo Jobs' advice to keep your hand off the antenna for best results.

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News

10 Reasons Why the PC Is Here to Stay:
Steve Jobs says the iPad signals the end of the PC era. Here's why he's wrong.

Apple: 400 iTunes Accounts Hacked:
Only a tiny percent of iTunes users were hacked, Apple says, noting that its iTunes servers were not compromised in any way.

The Fall of Dell: A Business Model Innovator Loses Its Way:
Dell may never recover from the revelation that it sold faulty PCs -- and then blamed its customers.

For the latest reports, visit our News page.

PCW Business Center

What You Need to Know about IPv6:
A fundamental change in how the Internet works is likely to arrive in the next few years. Failing to plan now could cheat your business out of network security and performance benefits, and to suffer higher costs and painful outages.

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Blogs

Hulu Plus vs. Netflix: Which Is Best?:
Ready to kiss your cable provider goodbye? We'll tell you which movie-streaming service matches your TV-viewing habits.

New Technology Could Replace HDMI With Ethernet Cables:
Could the HDMI cable be heading for an early grave? A new audio/video cable standard created by a collaboration of tech companies may replace HDMI someday.

Verizon's Droid X Ad Takes Aim at iPhone 4:
Verizon used a full-page ad in the New York Times to ridicule Apple's iPhone 4 antenna woes. What does this mean about an iPhone on Verizon?

For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page .

Reviews

Best Big-Screen All-in-One PCs (Over 20 Inches):
Many of these stylish big-screen all-in-one PCs have built-in Blu-ray drives and double as Media Center HDTVs. Some also provide multitouch displays, which let you use two fingers to pinch, push, rotate, and scroll items on screen.

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.

Compare prices on Apple 32GB iPhone 4.

For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com.

How-To

Two Ways to Remove People From Your Vacation Photos:
Use your image editor to eliminate unwanted distractions from your travel photos long after they're taken.

How to Leave Work Early:
Use these tools and Web services to improve your productivity and shorten your workday.

For more tips, visit PCWorld.com.

Videos

How to Buy a Laptop:
Size, performance, storage options, and keyboard quality are all factors to consider when purchasing a laptop. PCWorld Editorial Correspondent Kara Tsuboi helps you find the laptop that fits your needs.

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Downloads

Ad-Aware Free Internet Security:
Protect your PC against spyware--and now, against viruses--with the latest version of longtime favorite Ad-Aware Free.

For more free and trial software, visit PCWorld.com.

PC World Community

Windows Forum: Wondering about Windows 7, seeking troubleshooting tips for Vista or XP, or just feeling nostalgic for 95? Discuss the Windows platform here.
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