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 Google's 10 Best and Worst Innovations of 2010 Google rolled out a number of cool products this year, but not all of them can be home runs. Here's a look at the best and worst of Google this year (so far). Share:   |  How to Hijack Facebook Using Firesheep I hijacked a Facebook account with Firesheep; it was easy, and here's what you should do to avoid falling victim. Share: | Are Custom Ads Getting Just a Bit Too Personal? Analysis: Some ads are brought to you by you: How companies like Rapleaf are building profiles of you based on your social networking habits, and what to do about it. Share: | Verizon's Tiered Fee Plans: After the Dust Settles Under the new tiered fees, be aware of the damage for data overages -- it's tiered, too. Share: | Humans May Form Backbone of Mobile Networks A wireless infrastructure of the future could be supported by small sensors housed in smartphones and carried by people. Share: | Internet Set-Top Boxes: What Do Users Want? Analysis: In the range of Internet-enabled TV options, how you watch is as important as what you watch. Share: | Is IE6 Keeping Windows 7 from Making Inroads? Addiction to the earlier, unsupported version of Microsoft's browser blamed for throwing a monkey wrench into Windows 7 migration. Share: | Newest MacBook Air Best Yet Analysis: Apple's spectacularly responsive new MacBook Air is the best Air yet -- and might be the best MacBook, period. Share: | Taiwanese Firm Claims iPad Name Apple faces a lawsuit over the name iPad in a new legal dispute. Share: | British Library Explores Research Tech of the Future Growing Knowledge exhibition offers high-tech tools for current research and a chance to shape resource priorities for the library's next decade. Share: | Security Becomes 'Top Priority' for Smartphone Users A survey finds we worry about the safety of data on our mobile devices -- but not enough to change passwords or perform regular backups. Share: | E-Voting Concerns Overblown, Officials Say Election officials respond to concerns about electronic ballots without paper backups. Share: | Apple Sues Motorola Over Patents in Mobile Phones Apple filed two lawsuits against Motorola and Motorola Mobility late Friday in a US federal court, claiming violations of its patents. Share: | Boost Your Geek Cred With the Linux Credit Card (Really) What better way to show your geeky side than with a credit card emblazoned with Tux? Share: | Motion-Controlled Skeleton Prop Will Talk Away Any Visitors Want a unique Halloween DIY prop to scare the pants out of friends? This motion control, talking skeleton might be the answer. Share: | |  | | Downloads: Editor's Collection | | One Year Later: Must-Have Windows 7 DownloadsWhat an impressive first year the Windows 7 operating system enjoyed, receiving almost universal praise from critics and users alike. Of course, even the most nimble, secure, and versatile OS has room for improvement. That's why we're following up our popular Best Windows 7 Downloads with another collection of essential apps and utilities, all designed to help you make your 7-powered PC even better. And believe it or not, they're all free. | | WizMouse 23971 Downloads | Free | Filed Under Peripherals | | Scroll non-active windows with this simple utility. | | | Dexpot 15008 Downloads | Free | Filed Under Desktop | | Corral your wayward windows into different virtual desktops for a cleaner, better organized workspace. | | | Microsoft Security Essentials 65163 Downloads | Free | Filed Under Antivirus & Security | | Microsoft's free utility fights viruses and other malware, and does a surprisingly good job of it. | | | See (3) more One Year Later: Must-Have Windows 7 Downloads » | | Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • | | Sponsored Downloads | | 3D Spooky Halloween ScreensaverAdd Halloween bling to your computer for only $9.95! The Moon is full! Spooky Halloween is here! The haunted house deep in the woods invites you for a visit. The scary ghosts welcome you from a distance and the burning skulls escort you to the doors. The old raven has seen many visitors to this sinister place. (Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/XP) | | SoundTaxi Media Suite5 essential media tools at 50% off! The bundle contains complete editions of SoundTaxi, RipTiger, TuneGet, GetRadio and 1Step DVD Copy. Convert any media, download online video, record internet radio, download free mp3s, copy any DVDs and much more. (WinXP/Vista) |  | |
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