About PC World - December 2009 (US):
PC World is the best source of information on how to select, buy, and use computer products and services for home and business. It's packed with award-winning articles, monthly Top 100 PC and product rankings, evaluations and ratings from the PC World Test Center, tips, how-tos, consumer advice, step-by-step guides, and more.

Content issue:

» FEATURES 74 PC World 100: The Best Products of the Year A lot of outstanding hardware, soft ware, and services passed before our eyes this year. Here are the very best ones—the products we most wanted to keep aft er testing and reviewing them. 89 The TV You Want Today HDTV features continue to evolve rapidly, in areas that range from motion-smoothing technologies to 3D. We look at the changes and rank the best 40- and 47-inch sets. 99 Sneaky Fees Slipped into phone bills, tacked on to triple-play packages, or added to fi nancial transactions, hidden fees are everywhere. Read how to identify and avoid them. » DEPARTMENTS 7Techlog 11 PCW Forum 124 The Back Page » FORWARD 14 Wireless Wars As carriers and the FCC tussle, users are caught in the middle. 18 Beta Watch 20 GeekTech » CONSUMER WATCH 25 Avoid Wireless Gouging Minimize your phone service fees by scrutinizing fi ve crucial areas. 26 Skeptical Shopper 28 On Your Side » BUSINESS CENTER 31 Build a Social Network Ning makes customization easy. 32 Net Work 34 Tech Audit » SECURITY ALERT 37 Phishers Dangle New Bait Information thieves devise new ways to steal your personal data. 38 Bugs and Fixes REVIEWS AND RANKINGS 44 E-Book Readers A stack of better-quality readers vie for shelf (and luggage) space. 57 Top 10 Cell Phones 58 Digital Photo Frames 60 Top 10 Multifunction Printers 64 iPod Nano, Zune HD 66 Top 10 External Hard Drives 69 HP TouchSmart 600 72 Download This HERE’S HOW 110 Privacy on Social Networks Rules for protecting your personal data on Facebook and Twitter. 116 Answer Line 120 Rick Broida’s Hassle-Free PC