This newsletter arrives in your inbox on Friday, so let's assume you've survived your turkey gorge fest, the football games are over, and the giant Pillsbury Doughboy balloon has by now been deflated and put into storage for another year. Happy post-Thanksgiving Day. If you're contemplating joining the throng for all those Black Friday sales, here's another thought: Do your shopping online instead. You can use the time you save to fix all those niggling little Windows annoyances you've been meaning to deal with for a while: Get rid of the Windows login, disable automatic reboots, maybe even replace the Office 2007 ribbon with the bygone (but comprehensible) Office 2003-style menus. None of these will take more than a few minutes, especially if you follow the instructions in Christopher Null's "Fast Fixes for Office Annoyances." I have to believe it will be time well spent.
--Editorial Director Steve Fox
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Fast Fixes for Office Annoyances
Frustrated by Office irritations? Follow our quick tips for adjusting settings in Word, Outlook, and more.
Why Your Next PC Will Be a Tablet
Sleek, ultramobile computers are transforming the tech landscape. Here's what you need to know about the new spate of slates.
Seven Creative Holiday Printer Projects
Bored with printing greeting cards and calendars each holiday season? Try using your printer to create paper ornaments, gift boxes, and decorated candles.
For more printer tips and reviews visit PCWorld.com.
News
20 Hot Black Friday Deals
From dirt cheap Bluetooth headsets, to $70 digital projector, to a 50-inch HDTV for $800; these Black Friday deals are worth getting up before sunrise for.
Black Friday: Hot Deals on Top-Rated Cameras
We would recommend buying these top-rated cameras anyway, but their Black Friday bargain prices and bundles sweeten the deal significantly.
10 Amazing Black Friday Laptop Deals
Looking for a new laptop? Check out these Black Friday deals, all under $500.
For the latest reports, visit our News page .
PCW Business Center
Top 5 Free Google Apps Add-ons for Work
If you use Google Apps for work, you're missing out if you haven't explored the Apps Marketplace. Here are five of the best free tools.
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Blogs
Apple iOS 4.2: The First 24 Hours
Users installing the highly anticipated software update have found improved HTML 5 features, quirky bugs and limited AirPlay support.
Microsoft Flip-Flops on Kinect Computer 'Hack'
Microsoft claims Kinect hasn't been hacked and lets users who accessed the 3D camera with open source drivers off the hook, but the company's definition of what constitutes a 'hack' remains arbitrary.
Netflix Streaming-Only Plan Arrives with Price Hike
If you want a disc, you'll pay a premium as Netflix moves away from DVDs in some subscription plans.
For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page .
Reviews
HP Photosmart eStation: Tablet Meets Inkjet Multifunction
Fast, capable, and overshadowed by its detachable tablet control panel, this MFP offers a unique extra that may justify its price.
Asus Eee PC 1215N Netbook Review
Asus tweaks its large netbook, adding a dual-core Atom CPU with hyperthreading support, but price and size compete squarely with entry-level ultraportables.
Compare prices on netbooks.
For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com.
How-To
HDTV Holiday Shopping FAQ
Not sure which HDTV you want to put under the tree? We have the answers to all your TV-buying questions.
BitTorrent for Beginners
BitTorrent is finding its way into your wireless routers, NAS drives, media streamers, and more. We explain how it works and why you might want it.
For more tips, visit PCWorld.com.
Downloads
Hotspot Shield
Keep yourself safe at public hot spots--for free.
For more free and trial software, visit PCWorld.com.
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