In the May PCWorld: The Best Free Stuff for Your PC

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In today's newsletter: • Articles in the New Magazine • Hot Downloads in the New Magazine • PCWorld online exclusives In the May 2011 PCWorld Magazine PCWorld editors uncovered 68 great downloads and services that won't cost you a dime. From PC utilities to storage essentials, from productivity tools to mobile must-haves, find out about all of them. Also in this edition, we conducted comprehensive tests in 13 cities to see which of the four wireless carriers--AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon--provides the fastest connections for laptop modems and 4G phones. And finally, check out our guide to PC spring cleaning. Find out how to clean your case, organize your cables, and reinstall Windows--all to make your system run like new. We welcome your comments about any of the tips, reviews, and news in the latest issue. Send your feedback to our editorial director: sfox@pcworld.com Inside the May Issue The Best Free Stuff for Your PC Here are 68 amazing Web tools, desktop downloads, and mobile apps to help you speed up your PC, share files and photos, fend off malware, and more. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » 10 Must-Have Free Downloads » 8 Great Free Security Tools » Print Smarter: Must-Have Printer Downloads 4G Wireless Speed Tests AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon: PCWorld's exclusive performance tests reveal which 4G network delivers the best data speeds. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » AT&T Roars Back in PCWorld's Second 3G Wireless Performance Test » 4G Phone Shootout: Verizon ThunderBolt Fastest By Far » Top 5 Windows Mobile Phones PC Spring Cleaning Get your machine in top shape for the season: Learn how to spiff up the case, organize the cables, and reinstall Windows to make your computer seem like new again. See related articles on PCWorld.com: » How to Clean Your PC, Inside and Out » Clean Your PC Cable Clutter » 5 Steps to a Better New PC Hot Downloads in the May PCWorld Recuva This is a great utility for rescue missions if you've accidentally erased a file. Xmarks This free add-on for IE, Firefox, and Chrome lets you synchronize your bookmarks and passwords across multiple computers. StrokeIt This freeware tool let you issue commands and execute recorded actions using only mouse gestures. AutoHotkey Unleash the full potential of your keyboard, joystick, and mouse. PCWorld.com Exclusives Innovative Apps to Watch in 2011 Mobile apps are becoming increasingly influential, as they can spread to millions of tablets and phones. Here are 15 that we think will make a difference in 2011. Facebook Flops: The Social Network's 10 Biggest Mistakes Here are 10 blunders the company has made in its short history. Windows Task Manager: A Troubleshooting Tool Slow PC? Don't be so quick to reboot--you might be able to cure what ails your with some Windows Task Manager tricks. Here's how. Why AMD's New Llano Processor Is a Big Deal AMD catches up with Intel on the microprocessor front with its 32-nm Llano processor. It also gives laptop users a reasons to look for Llano systems. Are You Part of the PCWorld.com Community? Go to PCWorld.com and click "Create a New Account" in the yellow bar. Then sign in to ask questions or post comments in our forums, post user reviews of products, comment on PCWorld articles and more! Join now! Home Surveillance in the Palm of your Hand Do-it-yourself home security, networking, and entertainment systems. Learn more in the D-Link Resource Center. Quiz: How should you network your office? Wired, wireless, or both? When given the opportunity to network a new office space, the choices are tantalizing. Take the quiz! Advertisement Trade in your old printer and save on a new OJ Pro 8500 printer Most Popular Searches Windows 7 Downloads Internet Explorer Tablet PC Facebook Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 90 Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 » Olympus E-5 81 Pros Weather-resistant body; Dual card slots (CF and SD); Wireless flash control built in; In-body image stabilization; Fast autofocusing; Level gauge; Tilt-and-swivel 3-inch LCD; 100-percent field-of-view optical viewfinder Cons Lackluster high ISO performance above 1600; Only 5 fps burst mode; Limited video options; No mode dial; 12 megapixel sensor Read Complete Review » Top 10 DSLR and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Sharpness » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » Canon EOS 7D 4 Pros Solid body; Fast burst mode; Versatile focusing modes; Very good high ISO performance Cons Focusing not always accurate; Could use more accessible focus controls Read Complete Review » Top 10 DSLR and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Image Quality » Top 10 DSLR and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Sharpness » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Pavilion p6710f Mid-Tower Desktop PC Price: $479.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Mac Mini MC270LL/A Desktop Computer Price: $668.73 Avg User Rating 1 User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Desktops, Monitors, Printers, Laptops Top News on PCWorld.com US Police Increasingly Peeping at E-mail, Instant Messages Law enforcement organizations are making tens of thousands of requests for private electronic information from companies such as Sprint, Facebook and AOL. Share: Dell 15-inch Tablet-Laptop Combo Revealed Word is out that Dell is developing a new 15-inch convertible tablet and notebook combo code named the "Dell Panerai" Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com HTC Sensation 4G Hands-On: Beautiful, Dual-Core Beast The Sensation 4G has the brand new HTC Sense user interface, a dual core processor and an 8-megapixel camera. Share: Use A Scanner From Any Networked PC With RemoteTwain Share a scanner with everyone on your network with the RemoteTwain server/client application. 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