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45 Free and Useful Windows ApplicationsMay 3, 2013 - in Picture Story
It's no secret that the majority of Tom's Guide readers use Windows. Here's our updated list of 45 free software applications for the popular operating system.
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Messenger Now Officially Retired, Merged With SkypeApr 11, 2013 - in News
Messenger is officially assimilated into the Skype collective.
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Opera Software Just Bought Skyfire LabsFeb 16, 2013 - in News
Opera Software has purchased Skyfire for $155 million USD.
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W3C Investigating DRM-Style System for HTML5Feb 13, 2013 - in News
The W3C is looking to build a DRM-type system for protected content delivery through HTML5.
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Hacker Infiltrates TV Station, Launches Zombie Alert SystemFeb 12, 2013 - in News
Great Falls, Montana get a funny little scare Monday night.
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Obama Conducting Second Google Hangout on ThursdayFeb 12, 2013 - in News
President Obama will answer questions on Google Plus after he makes his State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night.
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Mozilla, Google Make First WebRTC Call in Firefox, ChromeFeb 5, 2013 - in News
It's a step closer to plug-in free, client-free web-based calling.
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Wi-Fi Industry Retaliates Against FCC's Super Wi-Fi NetworkFeb 4, 2013 - in News
Wireless providers and component suppliers are trying to talk the FCC out of a nationwide public Super Wi-Fi network.
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You Can Actually Teach This Virtual Assistant for AndroidJan 28, 2013 - in News
Speaktoit's Assistant for Android now offers a premium account for command storage and extra voices.
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Skype Tips, Tricks, and AppsJan 28, 2013 - in Picture Story
Tips, tricks, and tweaks for getting more out of your Skype experience.
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Google Hinting to More Google Fiber RolloutsJan 24, 2013 - in News
Google Fiber is not a hobby, execs say.
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Amazon's New IVONA Purchase Could Produce Siri CompetitorJan 24, 2013 - in News
Amazon has acquired the company that provides text-to-speech technology on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet.
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FCC Wants Gigabit Internet Communities Nationwide by 2015
Jan 19, 2013 - in News
The FCC wants a Gigabit Community in every state by 2015. Meep meep.
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Microsoft Retiring Windows Live Messenger March 15thJan 16, 2013 - in News
Microsoft's canning Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype... unless you're in China.
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Facebook Now Offering Voicemail, Testing VoIP via AppsJan 3, 2013 - in News
Now you can send voice messages through Facebook.
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Facebook Testing $1 Service for Messaging StrangersDec 22, 2012 - in News
Facebook is testing a service that allows a sender's message to be yanked out of a receiver's "other" folder and into their inbox.
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Report: Facebook to Get 15-second Commercials in News FeedDec 21, 2012 - in News
Big fat video advertisements are expected to explode from the Facebook news feed next year.
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Instagram Changes ToS, May Sell Your Pictures and InfoDec 18, 2012 - in News
Instagram has caused quite a stir with a quiet change to its terms of service, which now allow the company to share your content as well as user information with "affiliates" and "advertisers".
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Gmail Drops Support for POP3 with Self-Signed CertificatesDec 18, 2012 - in News
Gmail users can't retrieve email from third-party services using self-signed SSL certificates.
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Google: So Where Should Google Fiber Go Next?Dec 12, 2012 - in News
Google Fiber should branch out to a nearby city, but the company could rely on its previous tactic of allowing cities and communities to beg.
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Voice, Touch Accessibility Skills Coming to KindleDec 9, 2012 - in News
"Voice Guide" and "Explore by Touch" to launch early 2013.
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Video Messaging System Coming to Skype
Dec 7, 2012 - in News
The Skype Terms of Use now contains info about sending and receiving video messages.
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Verizon Faces Lawsuit For Defending Alleged PiratesNov 27, 2012 - in News
Verizon is facing a lawsuit from three adult film studios for protecting its customers' rights to privacy.
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Microsoft Updates Skype Client for Windows 8, Android
Nov 21, 2012 - in News
The Windows 8 app allows users to call Messenger contacts whereas the Android version is now more visually appealing on tablets.
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Google Fiber Now Going Live in Kansas City
Nov 14, 2012 - in News
Google is now connecting homes to its Gigabit network.
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Content Owners Increasing Focus on Usenet TakedownsNov 13, 2012 - in News
Content owners and anti-piracy firms have increased their takedown notices to Usenet services over the past six months.
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Google Boasts its Chrome is 26% Faster Than Last Year'sNov 12, 2012 - in News
JavaScript benchmark test called "Octane" gave the numbers.
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Microsoft Rumored to Retire Windows Live Messenger Client
Nov 5, 2012 - in News
Now that Windows Live Messenger has been integrated into Skype, the death of Microsoft's long-standing IM client is coming soon.
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Windows Live Messenger Tips & TricksNov 5, 2012 - in Picture Story
Windows Live Messenger basics & addons
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10 Instant Messaging AggregatorsOct 31, 2012 - in Picture Story
Access all your instant messaging networks with these IM aggregator clients!
