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I am not as mindful of privacy as I probably should be. After all, I write a first-person column for PCWorld magazine in print, a sometimes confessional weekly newsletter (you're reading it now), and plenty of other articles for PCWorld.com. Given my mostly public persona, privacy can feel like lost cause. Even so, there are times when I'd like to regain at least a bit of my private life--especially on Facebook, where I spend far too much of my time. Yes, I've adjusted my privacy settings, and I'm careful not to over share when I give status updates. Still, I often feel I can do more. So I was pleased to read Logan Kugler's article "The Paranoid's Guide to Facebook." Even if you're not paranoid, take a look at Kugler's tips to see if they can help you secure your personal information. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories The Paranoid's Guide to Facebook Facebook can be a scary place: It knows who your friends are, what you like, where you live, what you buy, and possibly even where you are right now. Here are six tips to help secure your personal information. Windows Through the Ages Twenty-five years later, we look back at Microsoft's popular operating system. Desktop PC Buying Guide: The Specs Explained We help you identify the key specifications and components you need to consider when shopping for a desktop PC. For more desktop PC tips, plus reviews, visit PCWorld.com. News Third-Party App Stores: Worth the Trouble? It's easy to rely on your phone's built-in store for mobile apps, but alternative stores such as GetJar and Handango may offer apps and extras that the native stores don't. New Trojan Threat Emerges BitDefender is warning about a new software spy that seeks and shares data. 12 Android Apps to Replace Your Other Gadgets Need a compass, a flashlight, a voice recorder, or a TV remote? Look no further than your Android phone, augmented with these cool app downloads. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center How to Travel Like Tech Royalty You can take your tech on a trip, or get someone to provide it for you. Here's how to stay charged and connected--and get the most out of your tech when you travel. Visit the PCW Business Center. Blogs What Google's NFC Android Phones Will Mean for You Google's next generation of Android phones will include a new kind of technology called Near Field Communication, or NFC. Here's a primer on what it'll actually do for your device. Facebook Messages: The Worst Thing That Ever Happened Your inability to delete messages, no subject lines, and non-Facebook friends e-mailing you are some of the reasons why you should run as fast as you can away from this service. X-Ray Body Scanner Hubbub: The Naked Truth Will the controversy surrounding the TSA's body scanners ever die down? For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page . Reviews Anonymizer Universal Defends Against Wi-Fi Snoops Protect your privacy when using the Internet with Anonymizer Universal. Top-Rated Point-and-Shoot Cameras Pocketable cameras are easy to use, and a great choice for the casual photographer. Here's a look at the highest-rated cameras available right now, based on hands-on testing and PC World Test Center evaluations. Compare prices on compact cameras. For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com. How-To Make Your Own Christmas Cards and Photo Gifts Print out your own personal holiday cards, and wow your friends and family with thoughtful customized photo gifts. Top 10 iPhone Annoyances--and How to Fix Them Is your iPhone suffering from poor battery life, a frozen touchscreen, or an inability to connect to the Internet? You're not alone, and we can help. For more tips, visit PCWorld.com. Videos Samsung's Epic 4G Is the Smartphone to Beat The Samsung Epic 4G sits atop the heap of high-end smartphones by virtue of its sharp display, front-facing camera, superior physical keyboard, and 4G speed. For more videos, visit PCWorld.com. Downloads Downloads for a Happy Thanksgiving These downloads start your Thanksgiving off right, with everything from shopping assistance to menu planning to recipes. And if the delicious scents of Thanksgiving dinner aren't enough to put you in the mood, beautiful screensaver and themes--and a football-themed font--may help. 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