FEATURES
72 Heal Your Hardware
liquid spills, run-down batteries,
and other hazards of tech lift can
endanger your devices. But don't
despair: OUT step-by-step fix-it
guide comes to the rescue.
80 Can You Trust Free Antivirus
Protection?
If you W3m security software that
won't break the bank, you have
lots of options. We tested nine
free antimalware apps on their
detection and disinfection prowess,
as well as their scan speed.
89 The Best Ways to Back Up
Your Data
Backing up is easy-and essentiaL
But the optimal method depends
on how you work and what you
want to protect. We discuss seven
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DEPARTMENTS
7 Techlog
9 pcw Forum
108 MashUp
» FORWARD
14 Windows 7 Preview
Here's what we know- and don't
know-about the coming OS.
15 Plugged In
26 Beta Watch
28 GeekTech
» CONSUMER WATCH
33 The Real Cost of Smartphones
Adding it up yields some surprlses.
34 Skeptical Shopper
36 On Your Side
» BUSINESS CENTER
39 Put Virtual Machines to Work
They can save money and space.
40 NetWork
» SECURITY ALERT
45 Is Your PC Bot·Infested?
You can take simple steps to
identify and eradicate invaders.
46 Bugs and Fixes
48 Privacy Watch
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REVIEWS AND
RANKINGS
52 Solid-State Drives
We tried eight SSDs that promise
blazing speed and quiet operation.
55 Top 10 Desktop Replacements
58 Top 10 Color Laser Printers
63 Tom Tom Go 740 Live
64 Printers Buying Guide
66 Top 10 Point & Shoot Cameras
70 Download This
» HERE'S HOW
96 Ditch Your Cable TV
Save money with a Net-connected
DVR or a media center PC.
101 Linux Line
102 Answer Line
104 Rick Broida's Hassle-Free PC
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