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Big Tablet Fight: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. HP TouchPad vs. Motorola Xoom vs. Apple iPad Who wins in the big-screen tablet war? We compare the specs to see who comes out ahead. Share: News The Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Tablet Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom--tablet PCs are flooding the market. But does anybody need one? We give you five reasons why a tablet is a useful tool. Share: Facebook Goes Gay-Friendlier, Broadens Relationship Status Two more options join the multiple-choice of relationship status on personal pages. Share: IBM's Watson Dominates Jeopardy Competition on Day 2 Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter were no match for the supercomputer, as Watson ended the night with $35,734, followed by Rutter at $10,400 and Jennings at $4,800. Share: How-To How to Run an Online Background Check for Free Find out what you need to know about someone--or find out the information that's out there about you--without spending any money. 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But it may include a scanner and a printer. If so, an open source utility called iCopy can help you get the copy machine you've always wanted. Stalled Printer Repair Sometimes print jobs get stuck in the queue, and it's not always obvious why. Salvation! Stalled Printer Repair is a free utility that purges any stuck jobs it finds, meaning you should be able to resume printing again right away. Top 5 Products of the Year Readers choice! Take our Facebook poll and tell us your top 5. Vote here. 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Analysis: Those LED lights are more than annoying; evidence indicates they might be downright dangerous. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Google Chrome's New Beta: A Hands-On Tour The latest beta of Google Chrome browser is out and the focus is on speed. We take the beta on a test drive. Share: 10 Great Error Messages A good computing day is an error-free day. Unfortunately, those are rarer than we would like. Have you seen any of these funny and original error messages lately? Share: Create Slide Shows Quickly With DVD PixPlay Professional This business-friendly app lets you create slideshows for work or play Share: Become Batman's Latest Protégé in DC Universe Online Create your own DC hero and battle Brainiacs forces--or each other--in massive multiplayer online game DC Universe Online. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection Twelve Free Fonts Make Custom Valentines Easy Feeling used by the merchandising nightmare that is Valentine's Day? 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