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Our Top Stories Microsoft: 5 Smart and 5 Dumb Moves the Company Made in 2011 Love it or hate it, Microsoft is a company that brings out strong emotions in just about every IT professional. With 2011 about to end, it is time for our picks. Share: 4 Facebook Security Tips to Stay Safe in 2012 As hackers up the ante with attacks, Facebook users need to take extra precautions and exercise better judgment to ensure their accounts--and their personal information--stay safe. Here are four ways to do so. Share: 2011 in Review: The 52 Lamest Moments in Tech If you like botched products, corporate mishaps, and just plain weirdness, you had a fabulous 2011. Share: Why GoDaddy Hasn't Earned My Forgiveness GoDaddy has dropped its support of SOPA, but for me that isn't quite enough to make up for the fact that it supported the Internet censoring legislation in the first place. Share: Will Wii U Include an App Store? Nintendo already offers app repositories through the Wii Shop and DSi Shop, but some sources suggest a full-blown app store will accompany the Wii U release. Share: Google Doodle Hard at Work on 2012 Resolutions Now that the party is over, some of those resolutions you've promised to fulfill are displayed on the Internet search leader's website. Share: Read PC World Blogs and Windows 7 Updates Full Windows 7 Coverage Start here for an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's new operating system. Today @ PCWorld For the latest in news and trends from PC World's editors and staff Game On The hottest info on PC gaming, hardware, and news from Matt Peckham The Future of 3D Gaming Read the latest updates on the gaming revolution. Read more. Advertisement Lenovo ThinkPads & IdeaPads Click thru to shop the bestselling ThinkPads & IdeaPads! 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