Don’t Expect Any Rapid Changes To Skype Now Microsoft Owns It

in case you missed it Microsoft has purchased Skype for $US8.5 billion - maybe they found some loose change under the couch :)The article linked above predicts it will be business as usual though - what do you think

The 7 Best Free Open Source Programs To Replace Commercial Windows Software

7 recommendations for excellent free and Open Source programs to replace expensive Windows programs
Many would be familiar with OpenOffice but maybe not with the new offshoot from OO which is LibreOffice which is a new and improved version

Five Microsoft Word Nightmares--and How You Can Fix Them
A good one to bookmark for that day when Word crashes and takes your document with it

How To Get Started With Firefox 4′s App Tabs
Essential reading for those using Firefox and Web Apps

Pick & Zip – The Fastest & Easiest Way To Download Facebook Photos
This looks like a handy web app for any FB user who has photos or has friends or family with photos on FB

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