8 Things We Still Hate About the Web

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8 Things We Still Hate About the Web The Web has evolved dramatically since its beginnings, but we still see sites pulling the same obnoxious stunts that annoyed us in 1994. Here are some of the main offenders. Share: News Windows Phone 7: A Visual Tour of the Features and Apps Windows Phone 7 is unlike any iteration of Windows Mobile we've seen before. From the stylish Zune interface to Xbox Live integration to brand-new third-party apps, Windows Phone 7 deserves a closer look. Share: 8 Things We Still Hate About the Web The Web has evolved dramatically since its beginnings, but we still see sites pulling the same obnoxious stunts that annoyed us in 1994. Here are some of the main offenders. Share: 5 Ways Windows Phone 7 Puts Microsoft Back on Top Windows Phone 7 handsets look good--so good, they're poised to do some market-share damage against Android, iPhone, and RIM. 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