Internet Explorer 9 to sport GPU acceleration and HTML5
engadget.com — Even if you don't have a favored fighter in the browser wars, you have to admit Microsoft's Internet Explorer has been looking mighty unfit over the last few years. Younger and fitter contenders like Mozilla's Firefox and Google's Chrome have arguably overtaken the old stalwart, and now Microsoft is making some much-needed noise about fighting back (Submitted by dainix) More…
8 Things You Need to Know about Chrome OS
maximumpc.com — Google pulled the wraps off of Chrome OS today. You can expect to see Chrome ship in about a year, and showed the first glimpses of the new OS, details about the architecture, the hardware it will run on, and gave us the first hints about what the Google Cloud OS will really look like. (Submitted by mklopez) More…
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Good karma: an in-depth review of Ubuntu 9.10 - Ars Technica
arstechnica.com — Ubuntu 9.10, codenamed Karmic Koala, was officially released last month. In this comprehensive review, Ars takes you under the surface for an in-depth look at the new features and major architectural changes. (Submitted by dainix) More…
Five Best Online Backup Tools
lifehacker.com — Local backup is a useful and necessary part of securing your data against catastrophe, but with the advent of broadband and inexpensive online storage, you've got little reason to not backup critical files to the cloud, as well. (Submitted by mklopez) More…
20 essential free apps for your new Windows 7 PC
techradar.com — The world feels like a better place when developers work hard to create amazing free software that does the job just as well, or even better than the paid versions. Here are 20 free Windows 7 applications that stand out in terms of quality of results you get of them. Ninite is a quick and easy way to download most of these applications into a... (Submitted by adrian67) More…
20 Essential Tips & Tricks Every BitTorrent User Should Know
maximumpc.com — We'll not only show you how to get the most out of uTorrent, but out of BitTorrent in general. We'll cover both basic and advanced tips, and then toss in some of our favorite third-party add-ons for good measure. Whether you're new to BitTorrent or a seasoned vet, there's something in this guide for you. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More…
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20 Essential Tweaks and Tips Every Firefox User Should Know
maximumpc.com — Add-ons, style scripts, and hidden preferences let you personalize your Firefox experience to meet your tastes and needs. Sure, you may know about hidden easter eggs like the about:robots page, but we’re going show you the 20 most essential tips, tricks, and tweaks to this super browser. (Submitted by backwardscompat) More…

