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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Libraries Icons Customizes Windows 7 Library Icons [Downloads]
Windows 7's new Libraries are one of the best underhyped features because they make it easy to manage files across multiple...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:25:47 -0800

Here’s Some PR For You, CDNetworks
If you want to sell something to TechCrunch, or anyone, the best way of going about it isn't to call people at their home...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Assess Your Hobbies to Free Up Space [Hobbies]
Not all the hobbies we take up become life-long passions. Make a cold assessment of your hobbies to free up space, and maybe...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0800

Paint.NET Releases Big Update, Still a Killer Photoshop Alternative [Downloads]
Windows only: Paint.NET is a free, fast, and powerful image editor for Windows. It's a giant leap above Microsoft Paint, and a...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:19:05 -0800

Loopt Begins Fresh Mobile Assault With Pulse And Background Location For BlackBerry
As a blackberry user, I generally feel a little left out of of the location-based apps world. FourSquare only provides a...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800

Put on a Duvet Cover Without Losing Your Mind [Household]
Duvet covers offer versatility to your down comforter, and although they're easily removed for washing, putting them back on...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Grooveshark Updates Interface, Boasts Speedier Loading Time [Music]
Grooveshark, the music-streaming service we shared with you to last year, has an updated user interface and some new tricks...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:37:48 -0800

Google Acquires AdMob For $750 Million
Google has just announced that it has acquired AdMob, the mobile ad platform that has been especially popular on the iPhone,...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:30:55 -0800

Exclusive: Google Has Acquired Gizmo5
Last month Skype was in talks to acquire VoIP startup Gizmo5. It was a perfect backup plan in case all that IP litigation...
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Nivi posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:25 -0800

The long tail of VC blogs
Many VCs use blogs to share advice, wisdom, and other thoughts. A few of these blogs capture most of our attention. The rest...
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Nivi posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:21 -0800

Startup Boy is back
Naval’s personal blog, Startup Boy, is back. His posts, like The 80-hour Myth and VC Bundling, were an inspiration to me...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:03:32 -0800

The New USV.com Launches In Beta
Taking a cue from the advice we give to companies all the time, we've just launched the new USV.com in beta form last night....
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Richard posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:19 -0800

Life360 Protects Your Family & Property Via Web, Mobile, & More
Life360 is often described as an "OnStar for life," providing its users with tools to track and protect people and things...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Selling Homes and Scrapbooking: A Compact and Organized Office [Featured Workspace]
What do you do when you've got a limited amount of space and you want to pack in work and play? You maximize your storage...
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Richard posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:07:38 -0800

Noticings: Geotagging Photo Game Powered by Flickr API
We recently told you about the Flickr App garden and gave a list of five interesting apps we found using this new section of...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Yast Tracks and Logs Time Spent on Projects and Tasks [Time Tracking]
If you're looking for a simple time-tracking tool with visuals that are easy to read at a glance, Yast fits the bill. Yast...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]
I'm about to upgrade to Windows 7. Should I future-proof my install by getting Windows in 64-bit, or stick with 32-bit?I want...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:15:22 -0800

Splurb Surfaces The Most Popular Links Across Social Media Sites
There are many sites that show trending links across the web including TweetMeme, Topsy, and Bit.ly. Recently launched...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Make a Bottle-Cap Table with a Poured Resin Surface [DIY]
If you want to make a cool table with bottle caps—or anything small and interesting—encased forever under a layer...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:19:58 -0800

Zynga To Remove All In Game Offers
Last week Zynga CEO Mark Pincus said that they would take steps to remove scammy advertising offers from their social games....
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:52:58 -0800

CrunchGear Week in Review: Imported Treats Edition
Here are some stories from this week on CrunchGear: Japanese company announces Dragon Ball headphones Toyjector: Cute mini...
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Richard posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:35 -0800

Cartoon: Flag for Moderation
Those of us who manage online communities have learned to crowdsource a big chunk of our work: identifying user contributions...
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Richard posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:14:31 -0800

Check Out the Companies That Make ReadWriteWeb Possible
Our mission at ReadWriteWeb is to explore the latest Web technology products and trends. We're fortunate to have a great group...
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:12:40 -0800

Zynga’s FishVille Sleeps With The Fishes For Ad Violations
Zynga's most recent Facebook game, FishVille, has temporarily been taken offline by Facebook for advertising violations....
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michael Arrington posted a blog entry

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:26:15 -0800

TechCrunch Japan TokyoCamp: 29 Asian Companies Show Their Wares
The TechCrunch Japan TokyoCamp 2009, a demo event for web startups that took place this Friday, was a total blast. No less...
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