Sharky's Notebook

#downloads Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Less Spam, Please adds an item to your right-click context menu to automatically generate an anonymous, disposable email address so you can try out a new service without fear of spam. More »

#downloads Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox is out with another beta of its improved and redesigned Firefox 4. This second early release gives Macs the same tabs-on-top look as Windows, and adds an "App Tabs" mode for sites you want to keep an eye on. More »

#linuxtip You need root access to edit a lot of files in Linux, but Terminal work can get tedious. Here''s a simple way to add a shortcut to your applications menu for a root-enabled Nautilus. More »

#downloads Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox Tab Candy is a new tab management feature for Firefox that organizes tabs into groups to help you keep your tabs grouped by task. Not only does it offer incredibly handy features, but it looks beautiful. More »

#downloads Linux: While the main idea behind Chrome OS is pretty cool, you may not want to limit yourself to only webapps. Peppermint Ice is a Linux distribution that is based on webapp usage, but allows the installation of native apps. More »

#linuxtip There are lots of ways to kill a non-responsive Linux application from the terminal. If you'd rather just click a button or two to kick malfunctioning programs to the curb, you can add a "Force Quit" option to your desktop panels.
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#downloads Linux only: Free utility Ear Candy makes your sound system smarter. If you're listening to music and a Skype call comes in, or you load a YouTube video, Ear Candy gently lowers your music volume to let the other sounds through. More »

Considering seriously getting back into Ubuntu soon. There's few things keeping me on Windows 7 right now, and I only upgraded because I got it free from school. More »

jeremiah89

#downloads Linux: We've featured one way to mount your Google Docs library as a drive in Windows, but blogger Martin Owens has created an application to do the same in Ubuntu, so you can edit and save to Google Docs from your desktop. More »

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Abhijeet Singh

#downloads We love Linux, and want to make it easier for others to do so, too. This first edition of the Lifehacker Pack for Linux includes our favorite apps that get things done and make your desktop great. More »

#android Android only: Gmote controls your desktop PC directly from your mobile phone, letting you control playback of music and movies, browse your file system, or even use your phone as a keyboard and mouse. More »

#downloads Windows/Mac/Linux: TrueCrypt, the smart and secure way to encrypt your data, has shipped a seventh version that can encrypt faster on select Intel hardware, as well as configure your encrypted volumes or drives to automatically mount with specific preferences. More »

#downloads Open-source, web-based administration panel phpVirtualBox helps you more easily manage your VirtualBox virtual machines—starting, stopping, and performing almost any task through any web browser. More »

#updates Jolicloud, the netbook OS that mixes web connectivity with desktop apps, is rolling out its 1.0 release, and there's a lot to like. Chief among the new stuff is a new, HTML5-based dashboard and synchronized, auto-updating, add-from-anywhere apps. More »

If you want support for more than 4GB of RAM on a 32-bit OS Ubuntu 10.04 will deliver by default on a fresh installation. More »

aikiwolfie

#downloads Cross Platform: If you long for the DOS-based games of your youth, free app ScummVM easily runs classic games like Maniac Mansion, Sam and Max, and Secret of Monkey Island on any platform you can imagine, from Windows to Amiga. More »

#opensuse 11.3 has been released today. Opensuse.org Major changes include support for a new filesystem, the first OS to do so, as well as official support for LXDE desktop environment on the DVD download. #distrowatch #linux #opensuse More »

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#livecds We love a good live CD, but what if your favorite one doesn't quite have every application or tweak you need? Here's how to roll your own Ubuntu Live CD, with all the packages you want, and some nice customizations, to boot. More »

If a podcast looks like it's available on iTunes but you can't find the RSS link, search for it with Google Reader. As long as it's public, you'll probably find it. More »

Jebuswankel