10 Tech Wins of 2011

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Top Story: 10 Tech Wins of 2011 Among the high-profile flops, some companies managed to find success this year. Share: News Prep for Facebook's Timeline Layout: 6 Must-Do Privacy Tweaks Facebook users have seven days to clean up their profile before the default Timeline layout goes live. Here is a checklist of things you'll want do so your past doesn't come back to haunt you. Share: Ice Cream Sandwich Coming to More Android Users If you're one of the lucky ones to get the update, check out some tips and shortcuts Google has posted to help you navigate the many changes you'll see on your device. Share: Trojan Cons Victims with Fake Trial BitDefender warns of a new ransom-style Trojan that scrambles its victims' data before offering them a trial version of a fix. Share: How-To How To Get Windows 8 Features Now You don't have to wait until next year to see what Windows 8 has to offer. Use these tricks to update your operating system's look and feel right now. 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