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Sleazy Ads on Android Devices Push Bogus 'Battery Upgrade' Warnings Sketchy ads promote battery-saver apps for Android, but security experts say the programs are really designed to steal your data--or your money. - Tom Spring, PCWorld Security & Privacy News & Tips Will One Antivirus Program Take Care of Your Security Needs? Bvs1216 uses Microsoft Security Essentials. He asked the Answer Line forum if he needs to supplement it with additional protection. Share: Google Rolls Out Security Resources for Internet Users Not sure how to stay safe on the Web? Check out Google's new "Good To Know" site. Share: Electronic Privacy Act Turns 25; No Reason to Celebrate "Retro Tech Fair" will highlight technological advances to illustrate how a privacy law passed in 1986 needs an upgrade, too. Share: Latest Security & Privacy News Sleazy Ads on Android Devices Push Bogus 'Battery Upgrade' Warnings Verizon to Share User Location Data, Browsing History With Marketers New Social Engineering Poll Reveals Which Scam Works Better Google Search to Have Default Encryption Gmail Users Targeted by Rogue Password Recovery Tool Google Beefs Up Security for Its Searchers Sesame Street Hacked, Porn Posted Thousands of Social Security Numbers Leaked Yearly Security Alerts and Software Security Central Get the latest news, product reviews, and how-tos. PC World Downloads Browse free and trial versions of security software. How to Set Up Your Network for PCs and Macs Here's how you can get your Windows 7 PC to to play nicely on a network that also has Macs. Keep reading. Advertisement Free Trial of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro Download Free 30-Day trial of full version, includes all security features of the regular product. Most Popular Searches Android Apple Windows 8 iPhone 5 Freeware Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 93 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 » HP TouchSmart 610 Quad 85 Pros Beautiful HD display atop a unique sliding stand; Category-leading performance Cons Disappointing lack of second-gen Intel CPU; Pricey Read Complete Review » Best Big-Screen All-in-One PCs (23 Inches and Larger) » Acer Aspire AM3970-U5022 81 Pros Great price to performance ratio; Ample storage Cons Limited port selection; Lacks room for significant upgrades Read Complete Review » Top 10 Budget Desktop PCs » 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. Endpoint Protection v.12.0 Small Business Edition (Full Product, 10 Users) Price: $114.68 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Antivirus 2011 (Full Product, 3 PCs) Price: $30.94 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Antivirus Software, Best Prices on System Utilities, Best Prices on Security Software, Graphics & Publishing Software, Windows Software, PC Games Top News on PCWorld.com Galaxy Nexus vs. iPhone 4S vs. Droid RAZR: Smartphone Battle Royale They're thin, fast and beautiful, but which of these three phones has the edge? Share: Apple's iOS 5 vs. Google's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Before you decide on a phone running Apple's iOS 5 or a handset with Android's Ice Cream Sandwich, take a look at the highlights of the new versions of both operating systems. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Say "Boo!" With Free Fonts for HalloweenWelcoming trick-or-treaters? Scaring off solicitors? These free fonts will please both the candy-and-costume crowd and the old-school ghouls. Decorate cardboard gravestones with inscriptions in Chinese Watch Shop. Set a classic horror movie poster in Ghoulish, or in the fearsome four of Sinister Visions Font Quartet. Tim Burton would love Romance Fatal Serif, and Tangle simply screams "haunted spaceship." Want bigger scares? Print red-inked window signs in Bat Country. Happy Halloween! Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Compare Suite PROIn a collaborative environment it can be difficult to keep track of changes made by the various players. Compare Suite is a file and folder comparison software that allows you to compare documents, including Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat PDF, even Web page files. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7) PCWorld newsletters subscribers, for 75% off use discount code AKSL-RP11-CSPR at checkout. Xilisoft iPad PDF TransferBypass iTunes for your iPad ebook files (PDF and EPUB). Even back up your PDF and EPUB files on iTunes for additional use. Modify information such as name and author. All performed via an easy-to-use interface that makes transfers a snap. (Compatibility: Windows XP/Win XP x64/Vista/Vista x64) PCWorld newsletter subscribers use discount code XILI-B655 for 15% off!

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