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Are you tired of flaky Wi-Fi connections? Do you find yourself continually turning your Wi-Fi router off and then on again in an attempt to kick-start the network? Are certain rooms in your house wireless dead zones? Sadly, these are not uncommon phenomena. Wi-Fi, for all its ubiquity, still doesn't work as well--or as consistently--as it should. You can throw money at the problem, which will work in some circumstances. But before you do, try following some of Yardena Arar's suggestions in "Fix Your Wi-Fi: Free Tweaks and Major Overhauls." Your Wi-Fi may never be perfect, but Arar can at least get you part of the way there. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories Fix Your Wi-Fi: Free Tweaks and Major Overhauls Your old Wi-Fi network can't cut it anymore? Here are some fixes for everything from dropped signals to choppy music and video. The Big iPad TV App Smackdown Which cable, satellite, or telecommunications company has the best tablet app? Here is a look at nine apps that offer a mix of advanced features for boob-tubers. Five Common HDTV Questions, Answered LCD or plasma? HDMI or component? Read on for answers to the five most common HDTV questions. For more HDTV news and reviews visit PCWorld.com. News Google's Big Android Blunder Researchers discover that these devices store a record of your locations in an unencrypted file that gets backed up to your computer. PlayStation Network Down for a Day (or Two) Sony is currently investigating the cause of a network outage. Our Picks: The 10 Most Essential Apps for Android Phone Users Our Android expert discusses the 10 apps he just can't live without. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center Microsoft Office 365 vs. Google Apps for Business: Cloud Showdown Two tech titans go head-to-head in a war to win over businesses with productivity tools that promise anywhere-access for mobile workers. Visit the PCW Business Center. 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