Kellie Parker

I'm sorry to announce that this is the final edition of Community Scoop. I have enjoyed reading all of your comments, and I hope that you will continue making the PC World Community a great place.

Are you feeling sneaky? We've got a list of 12 sly Web tricks, and not everyone is happy about them. Are these cool tricks, or irresponsible pranks? Join the discussion.

Just how gullible is the general public? Very--as we found when putting together our report on e-mail hoaxes that millions of people have fallen for. What crazy hoaxes have you seen? Have you ever fallen for one? Join the discussion.

One third of new PC buyers are opting for Windows XP. Is this because of a bad economy, because of people sharing bad experiences with Vista, or something else? If you were buying a new PC today, would you go for XP, Vista--or maybe Linux? Let us know.

What are your favorite movies that star computers? Emru Townsend made his list, and now it's your turn to add to it and discuss your favorites.

The Olympics are under way, and there's some great (and not-so-great) technology at the games. Tell us what you love or loathe about the Beijing Olympics.

Now that Apple's iTunes is the 800-pound gorilla of digital media management, we've come up with 11 things we hate about the software. Many readers chimed in with their own gripes. Tell us what you hate--or love--about iTunes.

Identity theft on a grand scale is becoming a huge problem, and many readers say that companies need to be more about protection than reaction. What do you think? Let us know.

Microsoft is preparing for the end of Windows with a cloud computing project called Midori, and some readers are not happy about it. Is this an inevitable evolution or a wrong direction for most real-world users? Tell us what you think. (And don't miss what longtime contributing editor Steve Bass and his blog readers have to say about Midori in Tips & Tweaks.)

Feeling the pinch at the gas pump? Many of us are, and high prices are fueling Web sites with dubious offers to reduce the cost. Do techniques like HHO conversion work, or are they just a waste of money? Join the discussion.

There's a new search engine called Cuil, developed by a former Google search index leader. However, early tests by our readers suggest that it's not really all that great. Give it a try, then tell us what you think.

Have you upgraded to Microsoft Windows Vista? If not, are you willing to give Vista a chance? As usual, some readers say that Vista's terrible, and others say that it's really not all that bad. Join the discussion.

Welcome to another edition of Community Scoop.

Longtime PCW contributing editor Steve Bass noticed that although his Brother inkjet's cartridges still had ink in them, the printer said it was out of ink. Rather than just be annoyed, he contacted the vendor--and the explanation he got was a doozy. Read his Tips & Tweaks column, then let us know what you think about Brother's inkjet cartridges--or printer consumables in general.

The iPhone 3G was released last week, and our forums have been buzzing about it ever since. But I know that not everyone is into iPhone madness, so I added a non-iPhone story this week, too.

Our Test Labs found that he battery life on the iPhone 3G is mediocre--but nonetheless, it still beats its AT&T rivals. Read our updated test report, then tell us what you think about the results--and the new finding that some RIM BlackBerrys run longer.

Is it dumb to use Windows Vista instead of XP? As usual, there are many readers on both sides of the issue. Let us know what you think.

Canadians are unhappy with iPhone pricing, although a few of our readers point out that they shouldn't be. If you have an opinion on Canadian iPhone pricing, share it with us.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 will be released in January of 2010. Are you waiting to upgrade, or do you think the date will get pushed back? Join the discussion.

A thank-you note from Linux to Microsoft? Some readers think that Vista's problems have driven adoption of Linux, but others say that Linux isn't ready for wide adoption. Share your opinion.

After HD DVD's demise, analysts are saying that Blu-ray Disc's victory could be short-lived. Some readers agree, some don't. What's your opinion? .

Can a flash drive be a PC in your pocket? Our article sparked some controversy about driver software, as well as a few positive experiences. How do you use your USB drives? Let us know.

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week Warner Bros. announced that it would no longer release movies on HD DVD, but instead support the Blu-ray Disc format. Some readers declare this to mean Blu-ray has won the format war, while others hate both formats. Still others take issue with Warner making its announcement after the holiday season. What do you think? Read the report and let us know.

Intel has resigned from the OLPC board of directors, but OLPC President Walter Bender says he won't miss Intel. Some readers think that Bender's remarks were unprofessional, while others disgusted by Intel's behavior. What's your take? Join the discussion.