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The Best Windows XP Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Many of you might be reluctant to make the move to Windows Vista, and we completely understand. Why leave the comfort of your tried-but-true Windows XP? Whether you're a die-hard XP user or just biding your time until Windows 7 arrives, we're here to help. Here are our favorite Windows XP tips, tricks, and hacks to make the most of your trusty OS.
Five Affordable Blu-ray Players
Your high-definition experience isn't complete without a high-def video player, and you no longer need to pay a fortune for one. These five players all come in at less than $500. Visit PCMag.com for the complete list.
Great Web Sites for House Hunting
With interest rates at an all-time low, now's as good a time as ever to buy a home. Instead of hunting through real estate agents or by driving through a neighborhood and picking out for-sale signs, Web 2.0 technologies give first-time and experienced home buyers the ability to make well informed buying decisions right from their PC. These eight Web sites offer all the tools you need to buy or sell a home, like interactive maps, community stats, and powerful search tools.
Sprint's Hot New Curve
The Curve 8330 is Sprint's best new smartphone, offering an excellent balance of style, power, voice quality, and multimedia prowess. It packs a robust software bundle, too, including built-in GPS navigation and top-notch e-mail handling. Check out more on this Editors' choice smartphone.
Verizon's Own Hot New Curve
The Curve 8330 gives BlackBerry buyers on Verizon an ideal balance of messaging, voice quality, and top-notch design, including an exceptional keyboard. Read our in-depth review for features and more.
AppScout: Hands-On With Google Sites
When it first launched back in February, Google's new Web-design app, Sites, was firmly targeted at small businesses looking to create a simple and quick Web presence. Since Google expanded the site to all users, business or otherwise, we figured we'd take it for a quick test run. Check out our impressions on AppScout.com.
Gearlog: The $10 Anti-iPhone
In some circles, the iPhone backlash began long before the device was launched, still in the fuzzy spyshot blog rumor stages. If you're looking for a more official milestone, perhaps the launch of the self-proclaimed "anti-iPhone" will do the trick. That's exactly how hardware manufacturer Hop-on is positioning its new $10 HOP1800. Get the full scoop on Gearlog.com.
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PC Magazine's Windows Vista Solutions
We've got all the answers you need to get the most out of Microsoft's new OS. In our Windows Vista Solutions book, we'll help you pick the right version of Vista, optimize it for maximum security and/or flexibility, and configure it to suit your work habits. Also, learn about new features and applications like Windows Photo Gallery, Media Player 11, and Internet Explorer 7.

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