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Ditch Your Dial-Up
We survey nearly 5000 cable and DSL users for the lowdown on broadband now, from the best (and worst) providers to new service options and tips for saving money. more
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Browsing & Beyond
We pick 13 must-have tools for today's Internet, including the best in browsers and add-ons, e-mail, instant messaging, and much more. more
Word: The Write Stuff
Fifteen essential tips for smarter, faster word processing--no matter which version of Word or WordPerfect you use. more
All-in-Wonders
Can one peripheral do everything--and do it well? With the latest printer/copier/fax/scanners, the answer is finally yes. more
The Store Next Door
PC service from the big guys is in free fall, but our exclusive report says customers who buy locally are happy. Here's how to find a great independent dealer--and steer clear of the fly-by-night operators. more
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| February 2002 / Top 100 | See Most Recent Top 100 > | Read this month's reviews, test results, and ranked charts from our extensive
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| News and Trends | New Products | P4's Power Push
Intel's much-anticipated revamp of the Pentium 4 delivers a big L2 cache and a nice boost. But in our first system tests, Athlon XP PCs hold their own.
Cheap LCDs: Going, Going, Gone?
The $300 15-inch flat-panel display may disappear as demand outstrips supply.
Hard Drives Reach 160GB
Latest technology improvements drive storage capacities upward while pushing down the price per gigabyte.
Wireless Nets Hit 54 mbps
Need fast network transfers without rewiring? New 802.11a, or Wi-Fi5, wireless products could be the answer.
1040 With a Good Buddy
Human backup available for some do-it-yourself packages.
XP Moving Day: Easing the Pain
Migration tools transfer settings, data, apps from your old PC to the new.
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Fast, Wallet-Friendly Athlon XP PC
NEC's Pocket PC for Corporate Users
Stunning Movies, Scary Price
An LCD to Really Brighten Up Your Office
QuickBooks, NetLedger Go Upscale
Pick a Card Reader--For Any Card
A Camera Close at Hand
Bargain Laptop for Multimedia Mavens
Screen-Grab Stalwart
PC, TV, and Video Recorder
Play Windows Games on Linux PCs
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