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This is one of the things that drove me CRAZY about the IBM. Every other manufacturer placed the Control key in the lower left hand corner. I use Control C and Control V way too much so i really bugs be…

Most of you have probably seen Sales Guy v. Web Dude, a hilarious video on the joys of tech support. If you haven’t seen it, kiss ten minutes goodbye and start there. It ranks up there with the stuff on Best Page In The Universe in entertainment and laugh value.

In rather shocking news, The Pirate Bay (TPB) has shut down its torrent tracker. The search engine remains, but instead of dishing up torrents it will instead serve as a magnet-link repository.

Firefox 3.5.4 fixes the following issues: Several security issues. Fixed several stability issues. Added the ability to re-submit crash reports (bug 378528) After using Clear Recent History some SSL sites would not load all images and styles without pressing reload (see bug 480619) Please see the complete list of changes in this version. You may also [...]

Credit Karma, a site that looks to help consumers understand, track, and improve their credit scores, has raised a $2.5 million Series A funding round led by QED Investors, with participation from SV Angel, Aydin Senkut, and Founders Fund, via FF Angel.

Sharpcast’s SugarSync, an application that synchronizes data across desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, and even televisions, is rolling out a service designed specifically for businesses. As people split up their digital lives across devices and the Web, allows you to back-up any kind of digital file, including videos, spreadsheets, photos and documents, in the cloud [...]

Open-source system tray utility Aerofoil helps keep your Windows notebook running longer by automatically turning off Aero Glass and other battery-sucking preferences when you disconnect from a wall outlet.

LiberKey doesn’t have the polished menu found in the PortableApps suite, but its menu is functional and conveniently arranged by program type.

Once upon a time a snow day meant a reprieve from the labor of school and a day of freedom. As an adult, a snow day can still be fun, but it also throws a wrench in your work.

The art of sitting or standing up straight might seem like something out of a 1950′s etiquette class, but it actually plays an important role in staying energized and efficient throughout your day at the office. Here’s why: