Googsystray Notifies You of New Activity Across Google Services in One System Tray App
Windows/Linux only: Google has so many different services these days that installing a notification app for each one gets cumbersome quickly. Free system tray utility Googsystray watches Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar, Reader, and Wave so you can set it...

Minitube Brings a Flash-Free YouTube to Mac and Linux
Mac/Linux: If you can't get Flash working right, or just like a Flash-free viewing experience, Minitube is a full-fledged desktop client that searches and plays YouTube videos, in HD when available, in a very minimal, sleek interface.Minitube...

Minitube Brings a Flash-Free YouTube to Mac and Linux [Downloads]
Mac/Linux: If you can't get Flash working right, or just like a Flash-free viewing experience, Minitube is a full-fledged desktop client that searches and plays YouTube videos, in HD when available, in a very minimal, sleek interface. Minitube isn't...

Minitube Brings a Flash-Free YouTube to Mac and Linux [Downloads]
Mac/Linux: If you can't get Flash working right, or just like a Flash-free viewing experience, Minitube is a full-fledged desktop client that searches and plays YouTube videos, in HD when available, in a very minimal, sleek interface. Minitube isn't...

Googsystray Notifies You of New Activity Across Google Services in One System Tray App [Downloads]
Windows/Linux only: Google has so many different services these days that installing a notification app for each one gets cumbersome quickly. Free system tray utility Googsystray watches Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar, Reader, and Wave so you can set it...

Googsystray Notifies You of New Activity Across Google Services in One System Tray App [Downloads]
Windows/Linux only: Google has so many different services these days that installing a notification app for each one gets cumbersome quickly. Free system tray utility Googsystray watches Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar, Reader, and Wave so you can set it...

Minitube Brings a Flash-Free YouTube to Mac and Linux [Downloads]
Mac/Linux: If you can't get Flash working right, or just like a Flash-free viewing experience, Minitube is a full-fledged desktop client that searches and plays YouTube videos, in HD when available, in a very minimal, sleek interface. Minitube isn't...

Amazon MP3 Store Finally Arrives in DoubleTwist for Windows [Updates]
Windows/Mac: doubleTwist, the gadget-friendly media manager that wants to be an iTunes replacement, has added a native Amazon MP3 store to its Windows client. That's roughly two months after it was expected, but it's a welcome option for music buying....

Amazon MP3 Store Finally Arrives in DoubleTwist for Windows [Updates]
Windows/Mac: doubleTwist, the gadget-friendly media manager that wants to be an iTunes replacement, has added a native Amazon MP3 store to its Windows client. That's roughly two months after it was expected, but it's a welcome option for music buying....

Jolicloud Netbook OS Is a Bit Like Chrome OS with Awesome Desktop Applications [Screenshot Tour]
Chrome OS is a promising cloud-based operating system, but the big complaint most people have about it is that Chrome OS is entirely browser-based. New netbook OS Jolicloud is a lot like Chrome OS, but with the addition of killer desktop apps. Before you...

Jolicloud Netbook OS Is a Bit Like Chrome OS with Awesome Desktop Applications [Screenshot Tour]
Chrome OS is a promising cloud-based operating system, but the big complaint most people have about it is that Chrome OS is entirely browser-based. New netbook OS Jolicloud is a lot like Chrome OS, but with the addition of killer desktop apps. Before you...

Namebench Helps You Find the Fastest DNS Server for Your Computer [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Last week Google announced a free DNS service designed to speed up your browsing, but just because Google wants to be fast doesn't actually mean they're the best option for you. Namebench finds the fastest DNS server for your...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird. Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird.Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Google Chrome for Mac and Linux Finally Hits Beta; Very Fast, Pretty Stable [Downloads]
Mac/Linux: If you're a Mac or Linux user who's been waiting patiently for Chrome to hit at least a beta release before you felt comfortable kicking the tires on Chrome (or jumping on the bandwagon entirely), today's your lucky day. Google today...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird. Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird. Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird. Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to love in the new Thunderbird. Thunderbird 3.0 comes...

Thunderbird 3 Officially Released with New Features, Improved Look [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: A whopping two years at its second major release, Mozilla's popular desktop email client Thunderbird is now available as the new and improved Thunderbird 3.0, and there's a lot to...

Google Chrome for Mac and Linux Finally Hits Beta; Very Fast, Pretty Stable
Mac/Linux: If you're a Mac or Linux user who's been waiting patiently for Chrome to hit at least a beta release before you felt comfortable kicking the tires on Chrome (or jumping on the bandwagon entirely), today's your lucky day.Google today...

Namebench Helps You Find the Fastest DNS Server for Your Computer [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Last week Google announced a free DNS service designed to speed up your browsing, but just because Google wants to be fast doesn't actually mean they're the best option for you. Namebench finds the fastest DNS server for your...

Namebench Helps You Find the Fastest DNS Server for Your Computer
Windows/Mac/Linux: Last week Google announced a free DNS service designed to speed up your browsing, but just because Google wants to be fast doesn't actually mean they're the best option for you. Namebench finds the fastest DNS server for your...

Namebench Helps You Find the Fastest DNS Server for Your Computer [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Last week Google announced a free DNS service designed to speed up your browsing, but just because Google wants to be fast doesn't actually mean they're the best option for you. Namebench finds the fastest DNS server for your...

HandBrake Updates to 0.9.4 with Over 1,000 Changes, 64-Bit Support [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you ever have to rip DVDs to your desktop or convert video, you know how awesome open-source encoder HandBrake is. Well, it's just been updated with over 1,000 changes since the last release, including 64-bit support. The 64-bit...

HandBrake Updates to 0.9.4 with Over 1,000 Changes, 64-Bit Support [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you ever have to rip DVDs to your desktop or convert video, you know how awesome open-source encoder HandBrake is. Well, it's just been updated with over 1,000 changes since the last release, including 64-bit support. The 64-bit...

HandBrake Updates to 0.9.4 with Over 1,000 Changes, 64-Bit Support
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you ever have to rip DVDs to your desktop or convert video, you know how awesome open-source encoder HandBrake is. Well, it's just been updated with over 1,000 changes since the last release, including 64-bit support.The 64-bit...

Opera 10.10 with Unite Media Server Released
Windows/Mac/Linux: Opera's out with a 10.10 final release, and this one includes the Opera Unite personal media server we've previously toured in beta. A few other features, like built-in BitTorrent, make Opera 10.10 worth a look.Unite is an...

Vitamin D Turns Your Web Cam into a Security Camera [Downloads]
If you've been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool. One of the downsides to many camera...

Scan Tailor Cleans Up Scanned Pages
Windows/Linux: Tired of fiddling with scanned pages to remove borders, correct alignment, and otherwise prettify them before storing or emailing them? Then Scan Tailor could be right up your alley.This free app splits two-page scans into single...

Google Tasks Client Puts Tasks (or Any Google App) On Your Desktop [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux (Adobe AIR): We've written about a lot of desktop clients that are essentially site-specific browsers (SSBs), but free AIR client Google Tasks helps you consolidate your clients by allowing access to most Google apps in mobile form....

Vitamin D Turns Your Web Cam into a Security Camera
If you've been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool.One of the downsides to many camera...

Celestia Brings Interstellar Exploration to Your Desktop
If you enjoyed playing with Stellarium, the open-source planetarium software we shared with you earlier this year, but felt strangely tied to an earth-bound perspective, you'll definitely want to fly through space with Celestia.Celestia picks up where...

Vitamin D Turns Your Web Cam into a Security Camera [Downloads]
If you've been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool. One of the downsides to many camera...