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Can Your System Handle Windows 7? Here's some advice on upgrading to Windows 7, defragmenting your hard drive, and handling Data Execution Protection warnings. - Rick Broida, PCWorld More From Hassle-Free PC Must-Have Tools and Tricks Learn how to get a disposable e-mail address, stop Windows 7 from automatically resizing windows, and recover data from a dead laptop. Share: Reader Q&A: Fix IE, Replace Parts, Customize Icons Readers need help with mysterious Internet Explorer crashes, choosing PC components, and customizing Windows folder icons. Share: Savvy Windows Tips: Screenshots, Quick Launch, Printer Names Use these shortcuts to take screenshots, pin favorite tools to the Quick Launch toolbar, and rename a printer. Share: Get More Tips and News Free and Trialware Software Read the Download this blog for the latest in freeware and shareware. Hassle-Free PC Browse Rick Broida's blog. Software Reviews and Tips Get the latest news and tips on software and Web services. 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VMware Fusion v.3.0 Price: $65.03 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Workstation v.7.0 Price: $172.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on System Utilities, Best Prices on Security Software, Best Prices on Antivirus Software, Graphics & Publishing Software, Windows Software, PC Games Top News on PCWorld.com Best Buy Ad Slams iPad, Gets Pulled Best Buy thought it would be funny to poke fun at Apple's mighty iPad. Then it wised up. Share: Google Music: Coming Soon, Kinda-Sorta-Maybe Hot on the heels of the launch of Amazon's Cloud Drive, new signs of Google's music-streaming service are showing up around the Web. But will they actually amount to anything? Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Firefox 4 for Android: Desktop-Like Browsing for Your Phone Formerly known as Fennec, Firefox 4 for Android devices is among the most feature-rich mobile browsers to date. 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