PC World (April 2006)

Source: PC World – April 1996

It can be argued whether or not Windows XP era machines are “vintage” or not but these days it certainly feels like print magazines are. The last issue of PC World was published nearly 8 years ago. The April 2006 issue includes:

Cover Story

Windows Hacks – With just a few simple tweaks to Windows XP’s Registry, you can tailor the OS to your taste. We show you how and suggest a few utilities that make the job even easier. And if you’re eager to jump from XP to the upcoming Vista, don’t miss our in-depth preview of its revamped design and enhanced security features.

Features

Get More Out of Your Wireless Network – Suddenly, it seems, a multitude of gadgets have added wireless capability to their repertoire. Whether for making phone calls, sharing files, or streaming music and video, here are some of the best on the market.
Battery Boosters – Every gadget you own lives or dies by its batteries. We tell you how to wring every bit of life out of them, which tyeps last longest, and what new technologies are on the horizon.
Projectors for Everyone – High-resolution, multipurpose projectors that can handle both business presentations and home entertainment? They’re here, at prices as low as $899. We evaluate 16 and rank the 10 best.

Reviews & Rankings

Power Desktop PCs – AMD FX-60-based units from ABS, CyberPower, and Polywell
Top 5 Power Desktops
high-Resolution HDTVs – Sets from HP, JVC, and Mitsubishi
Satellite Radio – Sirius Satellite Radio
Desktop Computer – Apple iMac G5
Graphics Software – CorelDraw Graphics Suite X3
Top 5 Laser Printers
Digital Camera – Nikon D200
Finanical Software – Sage Software Simply Accounting Basic 13
Top 5 Value Graphics Boards
Notebook PC – HP Pavilion dv5000z
Hard Drive – Western Digital Raptor X
Top 5 Speakers
Scanner – Microtek ScanMaker i800
More Reviews

Departments

Up Front – Has television over the Internet finally arrived?
Letters – Excessive copy controls are cause for concern.
Consumer Watch – What to look for in a Web site hosting service. Plus: How much does Google know about you?
Hassle-Free PC – Get rid of the junk cluttering up your system tray.
Gadget Freak – Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: The battle has just begun.
Bugs and Fixes – Windows risk: booby-trapped fonts on Web sites.
Full Disclosure – Unwanted bundled apps are the new spam.

News & Trends

Spam Mutates – Filters may hold junk e-mail at bay, but spam is now invading blogs, IM, and cell phones.
Microsoft Offers New Web Apps – Windows Live and Office Live – still in beta – bring software and services over the Internet.
Internet Explorer 7: New Security, Navigation – The preview of Beta 2 offers some cool features long available in Firefox and Opera.
Patent Overload Hampers Tech Innovation – A huge applications backlog is swamping the U.S. Patent Office, and disputes jam the courts.
Plugged In – Google, Amazon move into online video; waiting for superfast wireless; a new type of high-def TV.

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