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more about #downloads more comments → fuzzymuffins: how about military operations instead: OPERATION: APPLE PIE OPERATION: FOXFIRE OPERATION: MOOGLE something like that more » Hearthatvoiceagain: That would be a great job, being the guy who creates codenames for tech. And quite frankly Money for old rope. more » Monty: If they would only use dog names for their products it would simplify everything. more » Odin: So they shut down the tracker but are still running? Proof that you can hang them again and again and they'll keep on breathing. more » Poop Cooper: I've recently taken to using jDownloader in tandem with something like Filestube.com for some of my shows, since the download speeds are outrageously ... more » impliedsurprise: so who is going to fill their shoes? anything better than mininova right now? Does anyone have a demonoid invite that they don't need? please?! #thep... more » Godseye: Seriously, why are you writing about The Pirate Bay when there are so many legal alternative, that actually give the producers their rightfull compens... more » BeyondtheTech: To the douchebag that downloaded and watched "From Justin to Kelly," I hope it was worth it. #wifi more » bagellord: From what I saw on slashdot the town took it down voluntarily and that the title of the article was just misleading. #wifi more » reciprocal: wtf? where does the MPAA get the power to do something like THAT #wifi more » -
#downloads
T3Desk Brings 3D Eye-Candy to Your Windows Desktop
Windows only: If you want a little extra eye-candy in your Windows management, T3Desk is an alt-tab alternative that gives you 3D windows arrangement and more. [Lifehacker] -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Free Mac Downloads of 2009
Nothing beats finding just the right application to fill a common need, fix a problem, or boost your productivity. Give yourself an early present this holiday season with 15 of the most popular Mac downloads of 2009. [Lifehacker] -
#downloads
VirusTotal Uploader 2.0 Instantly Scans Files for Viruses Against 41 AV Apps
Windows only: Previously mentioned VirusTotal Uploader automatically uploads any file to online virus scanner VirusTotal, scanning it for viruses with 41 different popular antivirus applications—and now it's even better and faster, with instant hash checking, letting you skip uploads altogether. [Lifehacker] -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Free Windows Downloads of 2009
We've featured hundreds of free Windows applications over the course of 2009 that we hoped might bolster your productivity, workflow, or your PC usefulness in one form or another. Here's a look back at the most popular Windows downloads of the year. [Lifehacker] -
#microsoft
How To Keep Track of All Those Codenamed Microsoft Products
Keeping track of all the products coming out of Microsoft is no easy task, especially when the codenames for those products are constantly changing. To make things easier, ZDNet has compiled a 19-page solution. More » -
#psp
Use Your PSP as a Wi-Fi Scanner
While having a netbook slightly decreased the hassle of whipping out your laptop to check for wireless nodes, it's still a pain. If you keep your PSP in your gadget bag, put it to work as a Wi-Fi scanner. [Lifehacker] -
#torrents
At Long Last, The Pirate Bay Shuts Down Its Tracker
The Pirate Bay has been in Zombie Pirate™ mode for months now, but one of the last remnants of its halcyon days has been sent to sea on a burning boat: their tracker—the biggest in the world—is gone. More » -
#mpaa
MPAA Shuts Down Entire Town's Wi-Fi Over Single Illegal Download
The citizens of Coshocton, Ohio are without their free Internet after a single download prompted the Motion Picture Association of America to shut down the town's municipal Wi-Fi network. More » -
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#bittorrent
More Tips for Torrenting Your Brains Out
Just about every BitTorrent trick you need to know that we haven't shown you, Maximum PC covers in their BitTorrent guide, like remote management, rolling your own torrents, and even getting somebody else to do the dirty work for you. More » -
#windows7
Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems
While most of you had a painless upgrade to Windows 7, some experienced problems with the downloadable Student Edition from Digital River. Microsoft acknowledged the problem, and has now come through with the ISO file you so desperately need. More » -
#software
Ninite Helps You Upgrade To Windows 7 By Installing Up To 58 Great Apps At Once
Simply put, the Ninite installer is one of the easiest ways to get many of your favorite apps loaded up after that fresh Windows 7 upgrade. More » -
#btw
Linux Users Can Try the Chrome OS Browser Right Now
Google spilled some choice Chrome OS guts yesterday, leaving us with a heap of files to sift through. The best part? They included the browser. Google's files have been pulled, but Linux users can still download Chrome for Chrome here. More » -
#downloads
AVG 9 Antivirus Improves Performance, Adds Identity Theft Tool
Windows only: One of our readers' favorite antivirus applications, AVG, has updated, claiming faster scan times (up to 50%), boot times (10-15%), and less memory usage. On top of that, it's added a new feature to assist with identity theft. [Lifehacker] -
#amazon
Amazon Tries to Make Amends for Deletion of 1984 with Warm Words, Cold Hard Cash
Remember Amazon's remote deletion of all Kindle copies of 1984? Big bro' Amazon is trying to make nice by offering affected users some pretty words along with either $30 checks or redelivery of 1984 (with your original annotations). More » -
#mp3s
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood to Audiophiles: Simmer Down
Radiohead caught some flak when they released their last album online as 160kbps MP3s a couple months before a CD would be available. Turns out, they could care less about FLACs. More » -
#bittorrent
5 Pirate Bay BitTorrent Alternatives
The Pirate Bay we know and love, though still harboring torrents for now, is going away. But that doesn't mean BitTorrent is dead. Far from it. Here are five places to get your torrent on after it closes for good. More » -
#windows7
Windows 7 Available Now For TechNet and MSDN Subscribers
If you're one of the TechNet or MSDN users, you can go ahead and download Windows 7 RTM for yourself. And yes, as our review says, it's really safe to upgrade. Though, if you're a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, you've probably been playing with the RC for a while. [TechNet and MSDN via Geeksmack] -
#iphone
iPhone Firmware 3.0.1 Is Out, Fixes SMS Vulnerability
This iPhone OS update adresses the hullabaloo about SMS vulnerability. Get it while it's hot. Update: More » -
#amazon
High School Student Suing Amazon After They Deleted Homework From His Kindle
Forget blaming it on the dog, thanks to Amazon students have a 21st century excuse for lost homework. When Amazon foolishly yanked 1984 from thousands of Kindles, Justin Gawronski's electronic notes for a summer assignment became useless. More » -
#kindle
Why Amazon's Power to Delete Books Is Absolutely Horrifying
Editors from Columbia's Science and Technology Law Review explained to us a year ago the pitfalls of not owning your Kindle books, a fact that Amazon revealed to be more horrifying than we thought. Guess what? It's worse. More » -
#amazon
Australia Helps Get 1984 Back On Your Kindle
Were you screwed over by Amazon this week when they remotely deleted George Orwell's 1984 from your Kindle? Yes? Good news! A simple trip to Australia is all you need to stick it back to the man: More » -
#amazon
Big Brother Amazon Remotely Deletes Purchased Copies of 1984 and Animal Farm From Thousands of Kindles
Amazon basically guaranteed that I'll never buy a Kindle last night by bending to the wishes of a publisher and deleting every single legitimately-purchased copy of 1984 and Animal Farm from all Kindles remotely. Ridiculous. More » -
#thepiratebay
The New Pirate Bay: Fees Subsidized By Your Computing Power
The Pirate Bay may not actually be dead, but major changes are on their way. Details on the new management's legit business model have surfaced, and it will involve subsidizing your monthly fees in exchange for computing power. More » -
#music
Video, and Universal Music, Killed the Radio Star
How's this for irony: "Video Killed the Radio Star," released in 1979 by The Buggles, is about how TV (MTV in particular) would kill radio. And now, 30 years later, Universal has disabled embedding the YouTube video. More » -
#downloads
This Would Make For an Interesting Coffee Table
As DeviantArt artist DivineError noted: Windows are made glass, so why not glass Windows? Download the wallpaper at DA. [Deviant Art] -
#downloads
Apple Mini Keyboard Wallpaper
This Apple Mini Keyboard by philipskillern isn't just a logical progression of the hardware line, it's fancy looking too. Download the wallpaper yourself in various sizes. [Deviantart] -
#hulu
Hulu Video Downloader Lets You Save Your Shows For Offline Viewing
Hulu is great, but what if you want to watch the newest 30 Rock somewhere with no web access? You can just use the new Hulu Video Downloader to sketchily rip video right from the site for you. More » -
#music
Universal and Virgin Offering Unlimited DRM-Free MP3s For Flat Monthly Rate
British cable operator Virgin Media is set to offer up an unlimited music download subscription program with Universal that would give you access to DRM-free MP3s as long as you pay a set monthly fee. More » -
#questionoftheday
Do You Want Your Video Games As Downloads Or Discs?
With the news that Microsoft is offering full retail games on demand and Sony's PSP Go breaking away from the UMD, it seems that the disc's days are numbered. In your opinion, is that a good thing or a bad thing? -
#piracy
The New Blockbuster: Godawful Wolverine Downloaded Over 4 Million Times
I saw Wolverine in theaters. I paid $8 for my ticket and $5 for popcorn, heavy on the heart attack sauce. But I still don't know why 4 million people downloaded that piece of poo. More » -
#movies
Steven Soderbergh's Girlfriend Experience Released to Amazon Before Theaters
Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh's new movie breaks some major Hollywood rules, and not just because it stars porn actress Sasha Grey. It's also available now on Amazon a full 3 weeks before it hits theaters. More » -
#downloads
Star Trek Icons! Star Trek Icons!!
The Icon Factory has a sharp set of Star Trek icons available for a free download...I mean...downbeam. More » -
#movies
Rumor: Best Buy Getting Into Video Downloads
Variety is reporting that Best Buy will start selling movie downloads through a partnership with Cinemanow, as blockbuster has. It could happen as soon as this summer. [Variety via NYT] -
#tipoftheday
If You Publicly Proclaim You're Going to Pirate a Movie, You Will Get Free Tickets to It
I have the feeling Miramax is sending the wrong message here: After bemoaning the lack of an Adventureland torrent on Twitter, Amanda got a vaguely threatening reply from MiramaxFilms, which then offered her free tickets. More » -
#questionoftheday
How Much Money Have You Spent On Digital Music?
The "mysterious" popularity decrease in $1.29 iTunes songs illustrates that there is a financial threshold when it comes to music. But I'll bet plenty of you have dropped serious cash on your collection over time. More » -
#ipod
Obama's iPod Gift to Queen Elizabeth II Is Tainted
The iPod that Obama gave Queen Elizabeth II loaded with show tunes might have been lame and declasse for another reason: It's possibly illegal! More » -
#hulu
Disney Signs YouTube Deal for ABC and ESPN Clips, Hulu Talks Still Happening
Even though Disney just signed a deal with THE YouTube to offer clips from ABC and ESPN, the WSJ says that their talks with Hulu are "continuing and unaffected." Woz dancing on Hulu, yessssss. [WSJ] -
#itunes
iTunes "Popular Songs Cost More Money" Pricing Goes Live April 7
Originally promised to launch on April 1, iTunes' new tiered pricing plan—with popular songs running $1.29, and not-so-popular songs fetching as little as 69 cents—will go live on April 7. More » -
#rumor
Rumor: Amazon Preparing to Offer $3 HD Video On Demand
Is Amazon ready to unleash HD VOD shows on the masses? Possibly, as the search engine bots roaming the interweb today discovered a few indexed Amazon pages listing HD content for $3 an episode. More » -
#youtube
YouTube Mobile App Now 90% Faster, Optimized For WinMo and Symbian Devices
YouTube has stepped up their mobile efforts by delivering a streamlined version of their app that is up to 90% faster and optimized for most WinMo and Symbian Series 60 devices. More »
