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These nine downloads selected by PC World’s editors can help you improve and correct what you put down in writing, be it on a document or on the Web. Here are five of ‘em:

WordWeb Dictionary-Thesaurus
Use this powerful tool to quickly find definitions, synonyms, and even pronunciations.

TextPad
This streamlined text editor will appeal to programmers and anyone […]

Rule the roost and reap the rewards in Ranch Rush!
Harvest fresh produce, gather eggs from ostriches, collect honey from bees, whip up ketchup from tomatoes, and much more! New challenges await you on every level, while speedy upgrades give you a boost when you need it most.
Rack up trophies and watch your profits […]

Grab your sunscreen and flip flops because your favorite bowling elves are back and they mean business… funny business that is!
If you thought Santa’s elves were crazy before, just wait until you see them on vacation! The mischievous crew has escaped from the workshop to hit the sand and surf, and they’re stirring up […]

Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools.
An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plug-ins.
[1.51M] [Win95/98/ME/NT/2k/XP/Vista] [FREE]

Make matches before an audience who will react to your every move!
They roar with excitement when you do well, and sit quietly when you don’t. Watch out for the stage mice as they scamper about trying to keep you from clearing the board. Earn money after each level, based on how well you keep […]

Organize your desktop using screen tabs to access the Web, browse your hard drive or network, take notes, and monitor RSS feeds. With Stick you can do all these things with easy-to-use but out-of-the-way tabs that dock to the sides of your screen. You can also browse a simple calendar and the QuickLaunch feature automatically […]

When all hope seems lost, it usually isn’t. These 9 tools chosen by PC World’s editors can help you restore your PC back to health. Here are five of ‘em:

Vista Recovery Disc
Recover data from a damaged Vista system with this little-known Microsoft utility.

Drive Image XML
Free, reliable imaging software that covers all the basics.

Smart NTFS Recovery
Smart […]

The ultimate hidden object mystery returns, taking you deep into the legends of King Arthur.
Join the adventuresome duo of Will and Anna on a brand new fun-filled adventure through 50 gorgeous locations with 36 challenging levels! Five different gameplay styles will keep you entertained from start to finish! Hold on tight for a thrill-ride […]

Quinn is back on a new whirlwind adventure, joined by Flo and Joe Wright, wedding photographer.
Help Quinn become the world’s top wedding planner in this hilarious sequel to the hit game Wedding Dash! Visit beautiful, exotic locations while managing new guests, fulfilling bride and groom requests, and tackling comedic disasters.
Do you have what […]

Ever wonder if there is anything useful past page one of your search results? When your search returns thousands, sometimes millions, of results, there has to be something good out there. There is, and Surf Canyon will go and get it for you. It is a tiny browser extension that helps you find relevant information […]

In Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay puts aspiring chefs through a culinary boot camp!
Experience the show’s pressure-cooker atmosphere as you advance through kitchen and dining room challenges. Success depends on how well you cook and serve meals, so master each time management test on your way to becoming a 5-star chef! You can even unlock […]

Good Timing is an intuitive alarm clock program. It can sound an alarm at a particular time or in a specific amount of time. Alarms can even be configured to run like stopwatches. All sounds are customizable. Use Good Timing to manage your time at work, track classes and study-time, schedule sleep and exercise, arrange […]

With larger hard drives, your files are probably multiplying rapidly. Get control over them with these 9 tools selected by PC World’s editors. Here are just five of ‘em:

FlexTk Professional
Catalog files, analyze disks, and perform data migration with this powerful utility.

Horodruin
Synchronize multiple folder with this handy, but occasionally unintuitive, utility.

Ant Commander 46
Manage files and directories […]

Take your first steps in the path of great adventurers and hear the story of one of the world’s most elite and secretive organizations.
Founded in 1854 and only recently re-discovered, The Pini Society was responsible for the greatest archeological finds of the last 200 years. Through the game and with your help, more of […]

First Class Flurry offers time management fun in the skies!
Become a flight attendant and take care of passengers in this fast paced game! Starlink Airlines has gone bankrupt, but the new owner wants to bring it back to its former glory. Claire, the airline’s top flight attendant, needs your help in making sure every […]

Organize your photos, express your creativity, and get connected to Kodak Gallery, the online service, with Kodak Easyshare. Kodak Easyshare seamlessly gets your photos off your camera and organized on your computer with just a few clicks. Reduce red-eye, create greeting cards, albums, photo-mugs, and order other great photo gifts from the Gallery.
[1.44M] [WinXP/Vista] [FREE]

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Grizelda the witch has shaken things up inside the Etch A Sketch, and Knobby must restore “draw and order” to his world.
Help Knobby save his kidnapped friend and stop Grizelda’s evil plan to turn everything in the Land of Aha! to Dullsville! Full of creative art tools, four unique game modes, tons of unlockable […]

TTSReader is a full-featured, text-to speech software package that allows reading text aloud as well as to wav or mp3 files.
Main Features: Intuitive user interface design; automatic highlighting of currently read text; reading to wav; reading to mp3 with adjustable settings; pronunciation corrections; support for both SAPI4 and SAPI5 voices; support for rich text […]

Gnomie John Connors writes:
Hello Chris,
I am a student and have been looking for an application with which to schedule my schoolwork. Just recently my friend Ian sent me a message about this Open Source app called Schoolhouse 2. I found it to be extremely helpful — especially with long term […]

PC World’s editors selected these 10 downloads, mostly free, which do the job of very expensive image editing software. Here are five of ‘em:

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
Retouch photos and create images with this freebie.

Photoshop Elements
Enhance your digital images without the feature-overhead of other photo-editing programs.

Photo Resizer Pro
Quickly resize a photo without waiting forever for […]