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This week we taught you how to get started teaching yourself to code, rounded up five of the most popular antivirus apps on the block, and helped you out with some clever DIY fixes for your broken stuff.

• Programmer 101: Teach Yourself How to Code
  You've always wanted to learn how to build software yourself—or just whip up an occasional script—but never knew where to start. Luckily, the web is full of free resources that can turn you into a programmer in no time.
• Five Best Antivirus Applications
  Computer viruses are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive. If you can't afford to run your computer without some sort of antivirus software installed, check out these five popular options to protect your PC.
• Stop Paying for Windows Security; Microsoft's Security Tools Are Good Enough
  When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don't need to pay for Windows security.
• Top 10 Clever Fixes for Your Broken Stuff
  Buying a replacement at Target isn't always the necessary solution when your stuff goes on the fritz. Fix common problems or altogether broken gear with these clever repair methods.
• The Gaia Desktop
  Reader Sweetshop Union's Windows 7 desktop has been completely transformed with the Gaia09 skin for Rainmeter, complete with widgets, wallpaper, and a visual style to match.
• Paint.NET Releases Big Update, Still a Killer Photoshop Alternative
  Windows only: Paint.NET is a free, fast, and powerful image editor for Windows. It's a giant leap above Microsoft Paint, and a serious alternative to bigger, bloated (for most users, at least) image editors like Photoshop or GIMP.
• Tom's Planner Is an Impressive, Intuitive Project Scheduling Tool
  If your work life's all laid out in Gantt charts but you're not happy with the tool you're using, check out Tom's Planner, a web-based project scheduling and collaboration tool.
• Grab the MacHeist nanoBundle for Free
  If you're a fan of the free OS X software offered at MacHeist, you'll want to scoot over there to grab some free software before their software giveaway expires.
• Best Antivirus Application: AVG
  Last week we asked you to share your favorite antivirus application and then we rounded up the five most popular candidates for your review and a final vote. We're back with the results, and this was one very close race.
• Happy Birthday: A Look Back at Five Years of Firefox
  Five years ago, an open-source browser called Firefox—one that didn't ship with your computer—was available as a 1.0 download. To say it's changed the world's web experience is understatement.
• Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony
  Windows 7 and Ubuntu, despite their opposing missions, can get along like best pals on a single computer. Here's how to set up a dual boot system that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds in perfect harmony.

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