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The Most Popular Web Search Articles of 2010

Free movies, free books, and how to find people online!

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As we close the books on 2010, it's time to take a look back at the most popular articles, tutorials, and Web search resources with About Web Search readers. Free movies, books, and TV shows on the Web dominated this list, with finding people using free online tools following closely behind. Use this list of the most-read articles as a handy resource for your Web search needs as we move into 2011, and from all of us at About.com, Happy New Year!  

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1. A Comprehensive Guide to Free Movies on the Web

The Web has made it easier than ever before in history to find free movies, videos, and television shows on the Web - all for free.....keep reading

2. How to Find Free Books Online

Audio books, e-books, classics, catalogs, magazines, textbooks, and more can all be found on the Web for free....keep reading

3. Public Records on the Web

Many public documents of record can be found on the Web, if you know where to look....keep reading

4. The Best Sites for Free Movies

Free movies on the Web? Sure, if you know where to look! Here are dozens of high-quality sites where you can find free movies to watch.....keep reading

5. Google People Search

You can do a Google people search to find background information, phone numbers, addresses, maps, and more.....keep reading

6. 30 Sites to Watch Free TV Online

Here are over 30 sites where you can watch free TV online, including news broadcasts, sports events, and thousands of your favorite TV shows.....keep reading

7. Free Reverse Phone Lookup

Use search engines to find phone numbers, addresses, and other identifying information....keep reading

8. Mapquest Driving Directions

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MapQuest is one of the oldest maps and directions sites, and has quite a large and loyal following....keep reading

9. Hulu

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Hulu features full episodes of TV shows both current and classic, full-length movies, original Web content, and clips of just about everything you can think of....keep reading

10. Five Ways to Send a Free Fax Online

You can use the Web to send a free fax - and no, you don't have to have a fax machine or even find some spare change.....keep reading

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