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About Justin Pot

Justin Pot is a technology journalist based in Portland, Oregon. He loves technology, people and nature – and tries to enjoy all three whenever possible. You can chat with Justin on Twitter, right now.

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dupeGuru Finds Duplicate Files [Cross Platform]

Quickly find duplicate files on your hard drive, so you can delete them and save precious storage space. You'll be surprised how much of your storage is used to house the same files twice. There are many ways you can end up having duplicate files. Whatever the cause, dupeGuru can help you find duplicates so you can delete them.

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Rip A DRM'd DVD Disk To ISO Format With BDlot DVD ISO Master [Windows]

Watch everything on your favorite DVD, including special features and commentary, from a single file on your hard drive. With the right software you can overcome the file protections on your DVDs and watch them on your computer anytime. BDlot DVD ISO Master is a free piece of software that does what very few free programs can do.

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Mac, Linux or Windows: It Really Doesn't Matter Anymore [Opinion]

It matters less and less every year what operating system you use, because every year we all spend more time on our computer using nothing but the browser. And browsers are cross-platform. Want to have an argument about which systems are better? You really should be arguing about browsers, because they are now what matters most.

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Qiqqa Organizes Academic Papers, A Student's Best Friend [Windows]

Get your massive collection of academic papers under control so you can get to work actually writing. Qiqqa is a document management program built from the ground up for academics, making it a must-have tool for students and professors everywhere. Set Qiqqa up now and be ready to head back to school.

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Bodhi Linux Is Beautiful & Works On Very Old Computers [Linux]

Try a lightweight, beautiful Linux distro that works on very old hardware. Bodhi Linux can run on processors with only 300 mhz so imagine how well it will work on your machine. With the Enlightenment desktop environment, Bodhi looks great and runs light. With the Ubuntu repositories, Bodhi has access to a plethora of quality free software. With a little work, it can become your perfect desktop.

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Manage & Compare Fonts Easily With Font Manager [Linux]

Browse and manage your Linux fonts using a simple GUI. Font manager is a single program that allows you to browse, compare, manage and even add fonts on your Linux system; a must-have tool for designers on any platform. Available in the repositories of most Linux distros, Font Manager can give you a quick look at your installed fonts and allows you install new ones quickly.

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Listen To 'This American Life' Complete Archives For FREE

Listen to any episode of This American Life, anytime, for free. That's access to nearly 450 hour-long episodes, all fascinating. You may not realize it, but the popular radio show from Public Radio International offers a free stream for every episode the show has ever produced right on its website.

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More Reasons Why Grsync Is An Awesome Syncing Tool [Cross-Platform]

Use rsync, the ultimate syncing tool, without having to install Linux or learn the command line. That's the appeal of Grsync, a GUI version of the popular Unix/Linux command line program rsync. Grsync isn't just for Linux, though. It can run on Mac and Windows computers as well.

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"There's A Web App For That" - Find Chrome Apps For Sites You Visit

Be told when a particular website offers a web app. Find apps you're interested in while browsing the web instead of spending time browsing a web store. A site you love may be offering a cool web app and you can find it with the Chrome extension "There's a Web App For That".

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4 Browser Userscripts That Make Google Music Even Better

Add new features to Google Music. Whether you want to download songs from anywhere, view lyrics for currently playing songs, scrobble your songs to Last.FM or just remove the strips from the interface, userscripts from around the web have you covered.

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Pokki Brings Smartphone-Style Apps To The Windows 7 Toolbar

Add simple, productive apps to your Windows 7 taskbar. Pokki provides relevant information in a single click, then get back to your workflow. This program, which integrates into the Windows 7 taskbar, gives you just that for Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and more.

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Three Live CD Antivirus Scanners You Can Try When Windows Won't Start

Can't boot your computer, and think the problem is malware? Boot a live CD made specifically for scanning your computer without starting Windows. A live CD is a tool that boots completely from a CD or a flash drive, meaning you can use these tools whether Windows is working or not. A variety of live CDs exist that make it possible to scan your computer for viruses.

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Boot Multiple Live CDs From One USB Disk With YUMI [Windows]

Put multiple bootable tools onto one USB drive, then pick which one you want to boot when your computer starts up. Whether you want to try out various Linux environments at once or put together the ultimate Windows repair kit, YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) can help you build a bootable disk with a menu. It even supports Windows Vista and 7 installation disks.

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6 Live Professional News Streams You Can Watch Online For Free

Watch what's happening in the world right now, without paying for a cable subscription. Several TV stations from around the world stream their English channels directly to the web, giving you access to what's happening right now from your browser. A growing number of broadcasters, seeking new audiences, are putting their shows onto the Internet for everyone to watch.

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3 Resources For Deleting Your Unwanted Online Accounts

Delete unused user accounts for web apps you've abandoned. Don't leave personal information in the hands of services you're not using. Find out how to get rid of such accounts, then do it. However, deleting an online account is sometimes easier said than done. There are sites that can help though, which summarize in simple terms how to delete your various online accounts.

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Encrypt & Protect Your Computer Files With CryptKeeper [Linux]

Easily add encrypted folders to your Linux computer. Locking down your files doesn't get any easier than CryptKeeper, a shockingly simple piece of encryption software that locks down individual folders. Just tell CryptKeeper where you'd like your new encrypted folder to be and what password you'd like to protect it with. It does one thing and does it very well.

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3 Places Online To Find Long, Fulfilling Articles To Read

Do you feel like your online life is lacking substance? Find longer, substantial things to read from around the web. You just need to know where to look. The age of Twitter, cable news and paragraph-long blog posts can leave you feeling intellectually unsatisfied. Sometimes you need to immerse yourself completely into a particular story; longer articles allow you to do this.

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Five Streaming Alternatives To Google Music, Amazon Cloud Drive & Apple's iCloud

Steam your music from the cloud right now, without waiting for invitations or paying for the privilege. The headlines may currently be dominated by Google Music, Apple iCloud and Amazon Cloud Drive, but cloud-based music is not a new thing and by no means limited to those three companies. The alternatives are definitely worth checking out.

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Cloud Save: Save Files Directly to the Cloud [Chrome]

Cloud Save sends would-be downloads directly to web-based services, including Dropbox, Google Docs, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa and more. Simply right-click a file, then decide where you'd like to send your file. It's a feature so mind-bogglingly useful you'll wonder why it's not built into Chrome to begin with, particularly as Google prepares to sell laptops sporting Chrome OS.

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How To Find Files Online Without Having To Use P2P Software

Find music, movies and more without the use of peer to peer (p2p) software. You just need to know where to look. For most people, Bittorrent is the definitive way to find less-than-legal files on the web. On the modern web, however, it's not necessary to use a p2p network to find the files you want; you can find them straight from your browser. It's just a matter of knowing where to look.

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