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Windows only: There's no question that the Windows command prompt is anemic, but even if you upgrade it with Cygwin,…

Linux only: Recent switchers from Windows to Linux are probably used to using the Windows key to open up the start…

Linux only: If you've ever wanted to change the default shortcut keys for an application to something that works…

Modern operating systems have no shortage of feature-rich applications. The problem: Sometimes feature-rich turns…

Android: If you frequently read on your phone while sitting or laying in odd positions, you might find the automatic…

When you save a file into a Windows 7 library through the common "Save As" dialog, it ends up in just one of the…

Windows only: Portable, open-source backup utility Create Synchronicity is a tiny but powerful way to run backups…

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension CommentBlocker hides comments on most websites by default, allowing…

Windows only: If you frequently send yourself quick email reminders, you can save yourself a lot of time by setting…

Windows only: Cross-platform note-taking application Evernote doesn't have any sort of Windows 7 integration, but…

One of the best features on an Android phone, Google Maps, gives you excellent turn-by-turn navigation for free. To…

Microsoft Word has a hidden feature that most people probably don't know about: a way to collect text on the…

If you've ever forgotten your password or been asked to assist somebody else in resetting their password, there's a…

In a regular day, most of us type the same things over and over again, wasting an enormous amount of time in the…

Linux only: Sometimes you need quick access to view your calendar, and what better way to accomplish this than…

HTML5 online painting app Muro is a surprisingly capable drawing app that doesn't require Flash, plug-ins, or…

Reader karmat's ultra-customized Windows desktop changes everything about the interface using a custom WindowBlinds…

Windows only: CCleaner Enhancer updates the popular system cleaning utility with support for cleaning up after 270…

Firefox 4 Beta is out with a revamped UI, Google Chrome continues to gain popularity, and Opera has a slick new…

Firefox/Chrome: If you spend a lot of time on YouTube, you've probably noticed the new Autoplay bar that pops up on…