Most Popular Geeky Fun of 2011: Android Apps, Windows Themes, Google Doodles, and More

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The two most-read geeky articles on PCWorld.com this year didn't really surprise me: "The Best Free Android Apps of 2011 (So Far)" and "Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps of 2011 (So Far)." What did come as a shock, though, was the order of popularity--and the spread between the two collections. The Android apps slide show was clicked on 208,494 times, which the iPhone/iPad collection was far behind at 158,664 clicks. Read on to see the other humorous articles and fun downloads PCWorld visitors found interesting in 2011. --Kim Saccio-Kent, Newsletter Editor Top Two Fun Stories The Best Free Android Apps of 2011 (So Far) Here's a collection of the best free Android apps of 2011 (so far), including the practical ATM Hunter, a slick text editor, an awesome live-wallpaper app, and--of course--games. Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps of 2011 (So Far) They're new, they're fun, they're useful and best of all, they're free. Here are 20 iOS apps for work and play. Most Popular Geek Tech Post New Aircraft Flies Without Wings or Helicopter Blades Austrian researchers develop a new type of aircraft that flies without using wings or helicopter blades. Browse this week's Geek Tech. Most-Downloaded Windows 7 Themes #1--Chocolate Heart #2--HAL 9000 Windows 7 Theme #3--Nature Conservancy Windows 7 Theme Most-Downloaded Fonts #1--Doris Day #2--Champignon #3--Tattoo Lettering Fun & Games Les Paul Google Doodle Lets You Strum Guitar, Record, Playback Google Doodle celebrated Les Paul with an interactive guitar that lets you play, record, and share your ditties. 'Do a Barrel Roll' is Google's Latest Loony Easter Egg Want to see your search results do a barrel roll? Search for 'do a barrel roll' on Google. Places for Fun Stuff on PCWorld.com Fun and Games Downloads Shop for Video Games and Hardware PC World videos The Future of 3D Gaming Read the latest updates on the gaming revolution. Read more. 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Share: RIP Technology: 10 Products and Services That Died in 2011 From the Flip to Google Health, these tech losers showed promise--just not enough to keep them alive. Share: A Users Guide to Android Ice Cream Sandwich Ice Cream Sandwich adds some delicious upgrades, but it still requires a bit of a learning curve. Well walk you through the good, the bad, and the ugly of Googles latest version of Android and provide some tips to get you all set up with the new OS. Share: Blu-ray Players Bring Cheap 3D, Great Images, and Internet Services We look at the top trends in Blu-ray players, and pick the best models you can buy. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld's Favorite Downloads of 2011All year long, we PCWorld reviewers immerse ourselves in desktop programs and Web software. After evaluating a program, often we uninstall itbut several of this year's finds earned places in our workflows and/or our hearts. 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