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News (15)
Reviews (5)
How-To (4)
From Around the Web (10)
News
Equinux has announced the release of The Tube 2.7, a new update to its television recording software that accompanies its own... 13-May-2008
Microsoft's Mac Business Unit (BU) has announced the release of Messenger for Mac 7, its instant messaging client. Version 7... 29-Apr-2008
AOL and Yahoo separately on Tuesday made changes to the Internet telephony features within their IM (instant message)... 29-Apr-2008
A recent patent filing indicates that Apple is getting closer to adding its own instant messaging client to the iPhone. 22-Apr-2008
AOL launched a Chinese-language portal focused on Taiwan Sunday, part of its bid to increase the number of international AOL... 13-Apr-2008
Reviews
Whether you're partial to online services or to downloadable software, we have the Web's best free stuff and it'll keep you productive, secure, and entertained. 23-Mar-2008
Police auctions, a visual thesaurus, universal IM, shipping rates--and a big helping of time wasters. 26-Feb-2008
These nine free alternatives to commercial software applications can improve your productivity--and save you money. 30-Jan-2008
Though it does certain things well, this service's multipurpose approach doesn't work--or is overkill. 03-Jan-2008
TrialPay lets you get some products for free by agreeing to try out others. But I'd rather pay for the stuff I want. 17-Dec-2007
How-To
Have you run into problems with software that charges on a subscription basis? Our tips can help keep unpleasant surprises to a minimum. 23-Apr-2008
You may be intrigued by the idea of switching to Linux. But how will you get your job done without your favorite Windows programs? These 18 great open-source apps make life with Linux easier. 10-Apr-2008
Here's what you need to know to conduct face-to-face meetings from afar. 20-Feb-2008
Companies restrict their employees' use of work PCs and networks for good reasons...usually. But that doesn't mean there aren't safe and legal ways to circumvent some of the more draconian measures. 02-Dec-2007
From Around the Web
Microsoft and Resource in Motion on Monday made a joint announcement at RIM's Wireless Enterprise Symposium that will make Windows Live Messenger ...
Netherlands-based Nimbuzz has announced the UK launch of a VoIP application to provide mobile users and online communities with 'free calls, chat...
Microsoft today has announced the pricing and upcoming availability of its LifeCam VX-5000 Windows Live-optimized webcam.. . Expected to reach the...
Equinux has announced the release of The Tube 2.7, a new update to its television recording software that accompanies its own TubeStick TV ...
Today, Microsoft Corp. reshapes the webcam experience with the LifeCam VX-5000, a webcam with a unique bendable attachment base that molds to ...
Web-based email and instant messaging services from Microsoft are set to arrive on BlackBerry mobile devices later this summer.. . The new...
A number of readers are sending word that the blogosphere and Twittersphere are alight with reports of Microsoft's new block on messages containing...
In a nod to the long-standing partnership between Microsoft and Research in Motion (RIM), the former has announced availability of Windows Live...
Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever...
Research in Motion (RIM) and Microsoft have struck a deal via which Blackberry users will be able to run Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live...
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