The Year OnlineFriday, December 25, 2009 8:08 PM
We saw innovations in real-time search, streaming video, and an operating system for the cloud.
The Year Online
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Your Bill of RightsSaturday, December 26, 2009 12:12 PM
Dec. 15 is Bill of Rights Day, to celebrate the U.S. constitutional guarantee of rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection for those accused of crimes. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for more.
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Keep yor eye on them!Saturday, December 26, 2009 12:15 PM
Use OpenCongress.org to follow legislation. This website brings together official government data with news coverage, blog posts, public comments, and more. Open Congress is a joint project of the Participatory Politics Foundation and the Sunlight Foundation.
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Best hardware and software add-ons for your PCMonday, December 28, 2009 12:13 PM
From replacement keyboards and mice to reduce typing fatigue to aftermarket monitors that increase your workspace and external hard drives for more storage space, these peripherals are a simple and cost-effective way to show your PC the love it deserves.
Best hardware and software add-ons for your PC
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IBM Backs an OS for the 'Private Cloud'Monday, December 28, 2009 12:16 PM
It hopes the operating system will entice companies to use cloud computing technologies.
IBM Backs an OS for the 'Private Cloud'
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Blog - Web Attacks and Defenses that Could Affect Users in 2010Tuesday, December 29, 2009 4:16 PM
White Hat Security's CTO talks about rising trends in Web application security--and why he's changed his mind about writing down passwords.
Blog - Web Attacks and Defenses that Could Affect Users in 2010
2009: The Year in TechTuesday, December 29, 2009 4:32 PM
Windows got less annoying. Smartphones became smarter. The Internet continued to change entertainment for the better. All in all, it was a good year for technology and the folks who use it.
2009: The Year in Tech
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Get Ready for the Google Phone LaunchWednesday, December 30, 2009 9:34 AM
Google will host an Android press gathering at its global HQ on January 5th. Will the company be announcing a Google-branded phone?
Get Ready for the Google Phone Launch
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Best Software of 2009: Google Chrome 3; Norton Internet Security 2010; Bing; and More. Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:50 PM
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Norton Internet Security 2010 excels in almost every area, including its formerly weak antispam protection and parental controls. It's our Editors' Choice security suite for 2010.
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We still love Google, but Bing changed the game from "ten blue links" by adding lots of helpful information-finding tools.
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Google's browser has really come a long way: Its most recent version takes JavaScript speed to a new level and adds themes for customizing its look.
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Slacker's interface overhaul, which included more robust customization controls, cemented its status as a top-tier Internet radio site.
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Hulu became a prominent part of the Web in 2009, and with Hulu Desktop you can organize and watch all your favorite content from the site right on your PC.
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Powerful Photo Editing for Non-Pros
You can't beat Photoshop Elements 8 when it comes to everyday photo-editing functionality.
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Skype's new interface is the most intuitive out there, for voice or video calling. The new, efficient Silk audio codec produces class-leading sound and makes this our video-calling Editors' Choice.
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