_{Cover of the April 2010 issue of PC World}

By 2010 PC World and computer magazines in general were already in a state of decline. The Internet was taking over. PC World still had some decent content but the page court was barely over 100 pages. The April 2010 issue includes:

Features

• Fantastic Freebies - A look at some of the best free software in various categories. Includes things like desktop customizations, web browser enhancments, productivity, and more.


• Find Your Windows 7 Desktop - A look at some of the latest Windows 7 ready PCs in various categories. This includes Core 2 Duo and early Core i5/i7 machines in a variety of form factors including all-in-ones, towers, small form factor and others.

Departments

• Techlog - The difficulty of choosing a new smartphone from the vast sea of choices. It really does seem like there was a much greater variety back in the day.


• PCW Forum - Comments from readers about the upcoming Apple iPad, Windows 7, Botnets, portable hard drives, and more.

Forward

• 3G Wireless Speed Tests - AT&T finishes at the top in this round of 3G speed testing.


• Beta Watch - A look at some of the latest beta software.

Consumer Watch

• Do Kodak Printers Save Cash - HP challenged Kodak's claims of cheaper operation. I had a Kodak printer for a while and liked it. Ink was definitely cheaper and seemed to last as long as in other brands. Of course, that all changed when Kodak discontinued their printers.


• Skeptical Shopper - Six mobile apps that will help you save money.

_{Table of Contents from the April 2010 issue of PC World}

Business Center

• Switching to the Cloud - Advantages and disadvantages of using the cloud and a look at Microsoft's upcoming Azure cloud-computing platform.


• Net Work - How to analyze network problems with Wireshark.

Security Alert

• Guard Data On Portable Drives - Options for encrypting portable hard drives.


• Privacy Watch - Theft by hacking now the top cause of company data losses.

Reviews and Rankings

• Ten Essential Android Apps - Apps in this list include AppManager, Astrid Task/Todo List, Google Sky Maps, Google Voice, Last.fm, and more.


• Bookeen Cybook Opus - This E-Reader beats out Sony's latest.


• Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops - At the top of this list is the Sony VGN-Z598U/B featuring a 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo SP9500 CPU.


• Lenovo ThinkPad Edge - The ThinkPad Edge features a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 and 4GB of DDR3-1066 for $799.


• Top 10 Solid-State Drives - At the top of this list is the Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB drive for $800.

Here's How

• Tech Support Survival Tips - Tips for getting the best results when talking to tech support.


• Answer Line - How to reduce Windows Vista user account control messages.

_{Back cover of the April 2010 issue of PC World}

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