As many of you noticed, last week PC World transitioned to a new community platform. The feedback has been mostly positive, and many of you are excited about the new wiki document features and blogs. I encourage you to check out our Getting Started wiki document.
Speaking of updates, Yahoo has updated its e-mail system, but most of our readers don't seem impressed. Are you?
We all fight spyware. PC World recently shared anti-spyware tips and programs, but some of you criticized the recommendations. Read "Die, Spyware, Die!," then offer your own suggestions.
Do ads belong on YouTube? Some readers say yes, while others say no. Users are threatening to leave the popular video site over the ads. What do you think?
Articles on Blu-ray, free programs and security top the list of most recommended stories this week. Remember to recommend the stories you like by pressing the "thumbs up" button at the top or bottom of each article.
We end, as always, with product reviews from users like you. What is the coolest computer one reader has ever owned? Read the reviews to find out.
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Yahoo Updates Mail
Rocker452 says: One thing Yahoo did to best Gmail is offer unlimited storage space on all accounts. Now if someone can come up with a way to upload files, like you can with Gmail, you would have something.
bos4229 says: One of the new "features"? Breaking the ability of e-mail consolidators like Fusemail to read Yahoo accounts. Way to go, Yahoo!
digitalzen says: Yahoo is finally catching up to Gmail. Now if they can get rid of those pesky ads, the charge for getting rid of them, and make it free... I might think about it.
Toulinwoek says: Be all that as it may, both Yahoo and Gmail (Microsoft too, for that matter) have a ways to go to catch up with Inbox.com. It offers 5GB of space for free, and you can upload files to folders you create without some third-party app.
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Die, Spyware, Die!
rgreen4 says: Like a lot of programs that have been ported to Vista, Superantispyware does have one small glitch: Windows Defender keeps it from loading automatically. Superantispyware starts to load, then a pop-up requires approval.
techie4fun says: I'm surprised Webroot Spy Sweeper was rated third, as four to six months ago they rated this as the best anti-spy removal software tested by PC World. This would be referring to the detection rates and not so much as the program features. Interesting.
protocol says: I actually think this was a really well done review. I've seen too many antispyware reviews lately that don't get hands-on. By using AV-Test it looks like they have done a real down-and-dirty test of effectiveness. Kudos to PC World.
rfcannon says: Stating that PC Tools Spyware Doctor is the best Vista product is misleading. It runs on the 32B version only; it will not run on Vista Ultimate, which is 64B. PC Tools has no plans for a 64B on any of its products; same with WebRoot. Vendors and reviewers should differentiate between Vista 32B and 64B.
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YouTube Fans Threaten to Leave Over Ads
MattMik says: I don't really see what all the hype is about. I think it's fine for YouTube to have ads.
AuroraManson says: YouTube may have a big community but there are a lot better video hosting sites out there.
Nalts says: When asked, few will say they like advertising. But the reality is that a company has to make money. Given the choice of missing content, tolerating ads, or paying a subscription... something tells me people will get used to the ads. Especially because they're unobtrusive.
HVMDesign says: While I completely understand why Google would want to add these, they need to think about why people visit the site in the first place: to watch videos. If this experience is ruined by an ad that gets in the way of viewing, then IMO that ruins the purpose of enjoying the Web site.
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