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 New Google Doodle Celebrates Gregor Mendel Wondering why the Google homepage is decorated with peapods? Let us introduce you to the father of genetics. Share:   |  When Digital Protest Becomes Cyber Crime: A Lesson for Would-Be Hacktivists Aaron Swartz and 16 members of Anonymous may be in handcuffs, but these alleged cyber perps are far from the worst Share: | Google+ Growing Fast, but it's Still a Minor Player Google+ ranked in the 42nd spot among social networking sites last week and in the 638th spot among all sites in the United States in terms of visits. Share: | After Hours Gaming League: Tech Giants Play (Starcraft) to Win Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft--they're just as competitive in gaming as they are in business. Watch employees from eight major tech companies duke it out in the After Hours Gaming League. Share: | Privacy Concerns Will Topple Facebook One Day Now that there's a viable new social network in Google+, Facebook's fatal flaw is looking all the more evident in comparison. Share: | T-Mobile Unveils New Unlimited Text, Data Plans The plans debut July 24 and require a two-year contract agreement. Customers can choose the the amount of high-speed data they want to download in 2GB, 5GB, and 10GB increments. Share: | Google+ iPhone App: 5 Things You Need to Know Almost a month after Google announced its new social network, the Google+ iPhone app is finally available in the iTunes App Store. Share: | Gmail Users Can Make Multiple Calls, Put Them on Hold Google has released an update to its calling feature inside Gmail that will let users make and take multiple calls at once. Unfortunately, you can't talk to multiple people at once. Share: | Google+: The Right Service At the Right Time Many of the arguments against social networking that apply to Facebook don't carry over to Google+. It looks like Google has another home run on its hands Share: | Study Casts Pirate Site Users in Good Light Users of pirate sites on average buy more media content than those who do not use such sites, according to the study, validating the position that many supporters of these sites have argued. Share: | Losing Google Labs is the Price for a More Focused Google While the search giants experimental breeding ground was fun, maybe its time for the company to concentrate on improving the services most people use. Share: | A Peek into Probable Fake Apple Stores in China The stores are modern, the employees enthusiastic, and the Apple iPads look real. But would Steve Jobs really allow a company store's sign to read "Apple Stoer?" Share: | Google Labs is Closing? That's Unthinkable--Whether Or Not It's a Good Idea Shock and sadness are not emotions Im used to experiencing when I read the corporate blog of a large tech company. Share: | BioWare Puts Star Wars: The Old Republic Up for Pre-Order Star Wars The Old Republic developer trots out three versions of upcoming MMO, including a 'collector's' and 'deluxe', says pre-orders will have "early access" to game. Share: | Best of Google Labs: A Retrospective As Google shuts down Google Labs, we look back at the many innovations the effort brought us, including Gmail, Google Goggles, Google Earth, and Google Maps, among others. Share: | Fake Apple Store in China Carries Real Gear A clerk at the store in in Kunming, China, admits that the business isn't an authorized Apple resellers, nor is it an official Apple Store. Share: | Anonymous Member Launches Diatribe Via Twitter A reporter trying to conduct an interview with a member of the group got little information and a whole lot of bravado and name-calling. Even simple, benign questions yielded mockery at every turn. Share: | Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Announced, Full Roster Leaked Capcom has announced the newest version of their hit crossover fighting game--but leaked images may have derailed their hype train. Share: | Is There a Zombie On Your Network? When some people hear about DDoS attacks and botnets containing thousands of zombie hosts, they think it could never happen their network. Share: | Apple Expands Free Lion Upgrade Offer Apple says the deal also applies to Macs bought after the new operating system's debut. Previously, it had been limited to Macs purchased between June 6 and the arrival of Lion. Share: | |  | | Downloads: Editor's Collection | | Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free DownloadsWine gets better with age. Men get more distinguished-looking. And some programs are like perennials, returning each year with fresh blooms and stronger stems. Indeed, think of some of the world's best productivity tools and system utilities, and I'll wager that some were "planted" at least five years ago--decades in computer years. Take a look at eight of these blossoming apps, all of which are more awesome than ever, and all of which are, amazingly, free. | | WinPatrol 746135 Downloads | Free | Filed Under Security | | Kill off unwanted background programs like worms, adware, and spyware. | | | | | CCleaner 738864 Downloads | Free | Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. | | Remove useless files from several applications, including Microsoft apps. | | | See (5) more Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free Downloads » | | Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • | | Sponsored Downloads | | Total Screen Recorder StandardMake a movie of your screen--either the full screen or any area of the desktop--with this easy-to-use software. You can even record audio and mouse cursor movements. Record a video from a TV card, live streaming video or a web cam; virtually anything on your screen can be captured and saved. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME,Windows NT/2000,Windows XP,Windows Vista) Use discount code TOTA-XAX8 for 60% off! | | Traffic Jam ExtremeDon't be a traffic victim. This highly addictive puzzle game allows you to untangle jams and restore order to the streets of Stresstropolis. Mutiple levels, a total of 150 puzzles and varying difficulty will keep you playing for days. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME,Windows NT/2000,Windows XP) Get 65% off by using discount code ALAW-06QC! |  | |
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