Google Reader is Dead and Buried -- Now You Have a Limited Time to Back Up Your Data
The disappearance of Google Reader has been a long time coming, and this particular web based RSS reader is now no more.
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Download Instagram videos with Torch browser
Ghacks previously covered the Torch web browser, which is known for its built-in BitTorrent capabilities and feature-rich media integration.
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The Google Reader countdown -- where to go now for your RSS fix?
We've known about the closure of Google Reader for some time now, but the deadline is now upon us.
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Yahoo! Search Alerts: a Google Alerts alternative
Update: It appears that Yahoo! retired Search Alerts.
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Yahoo! shutting down AltaVista and 11 other products in cleanup round 3
Yahoo just announced on the official company blog over at Tumblr that it will shut down twelve of its services over the course of the following days, weeks and
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How to get rid of all ads and toolbars in µTorrent
The µTorrent BitTorrent client is without doubt one of the most popular of its kind.
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Digg Reader Beta is not yet ready for prime time
I received my Digg Reader invite earlier this day and immediately went to the website to check it out.
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DuckDuckGo Android app: a first look
As you may know if you are a regular here, I'm using DuckDuckGo as my main search engine and other search engines only if I cannot find what I'm looking for whe
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FeedSpot enters public beta
I have previously written about RSS reader FeedSpot, which is in the running to be your replacement in the wake of the Google Reader death.
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NetTraffic: display network traffic information on the Windows desktop
NetTraffic is a free software program for Microsoft Windows devices to monitor the network traffic of selected network interfaces.
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A first look at Aol Reader
With Google Reader's permadeath only days away, companies and developers are frantically trying to get their products out or upgraded before that happens.
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Evernote for Chrome gets Gmail integration
Evernote is one of my favorite daily apps, I should begin with that disclaimer.
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Winamp takes to the Cloud in latest beta
Update: Please note that Winamp software and services will be closed down on December 20, 2013.
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FeedDemon 4.5 cuts Google Reader ties, Pro version free for all
We all know that FeedDemon is a dead project after its author announced that he would discontinue the application not only because of the discontinuation of Goo
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What you need to know about Feedly Cloud and its web interface
The RSS news reader Feedly has been regarded by many as one of the most promising Google Reader alternatives.
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Microsoft to switch linked accounts off on Outlook.com
The Microsoft Outlook team announced today that it made the decision to remove linked accounts on Outlook.
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Feedly finally ditching Google Reader, going to the cloud
Feedly was built using Google Reader for its backend, but that is something that obviously must change before July 1 with Google Reader shutting dow
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Latest Everything Desktop Search beta build introduces 64-bit version
The desktop search engine Everything has been around since 2008.
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Google testing ads that resemble emails in Gmail's inbox
It is almost tragic that Google is violating quality guidelines on many of their web properties that it requires webmasters and third parties to uphold to.
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ImgBurn 2.5.8 update released
A new version of the popular free disc burning software ImgBurn has been released today.
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Compare international prices on Amazon
Depending on where you live, you may be able to shop in different Amazon stores and have access to all or at least a large selection of items in those other sho
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It may be time to switch to DuckDuckGo or Startpage for web search
News about the government surveillance system PRISM broke only a couple of days ago even though it appears to have been in use for years.
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Dropbox introduces fast sharing option for desktops
One of the big advantages of online storage services such as Dropbox is that you can make use of them to share files easily with friends, family, colleagues and
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DuckDuckGo's traffic surges after PRISM news
Up until three days ago traffic to the DuckDuckGo search engine website remained relatively stable at about 1.
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Mozilla Talkilla: real-time communication in the browser
Mozilla cranks out new technologies and ideas like crazy in recent time.
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Storm season arrives in the Atlantic and Pacific, here is where to get updates
As I write this, what is left of Tropical Storm Andrea makes its way through my area, here on the east coast of the United States.
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Latest Dropbox build introduces screenshot sharing
If you are using Dropbox on your phone or tablet as an application, you probably know that it can be configured to save screenshots that you take on the device
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InoReader: fast RSS reader for the Web
Google Reader will be terminated in just a couple of weeks and if you have not yet looked around for a suitable alternative, you may want to start doing so.
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Feedly releases a roadmap: promises web access, better search and more
Google Reader is scheduled for a July 1 execution date which is fast approaching.
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Yahoo Mail: how to opt out of interest-based ads
We told you in April that Yahoo will retire Yahoo Mail Classic in the beginning of June 2013 forcing users to use the new Yahoo! Mail with no option whatsoever
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Protect your LinkedIn Sign In with two-step verification
Two-step verification adds a second authentication layer to accounts.
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Kaspersky Application Advisor reveals information about files or programs online
Kaspersky's Application Advisor is a new service that provides you with options to look up information about any file or program in Kaspersky's vast file databa
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The BitTorrent Bundle: a new pay-what-you-want digital distribution scheme
Pay what you want sales are quite popular on today's Internet.
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How useful is the new tabbed Gmail inbox?
As you may know already, Google has added a new feature to its Gmail email service that it states will put you back in control of your inbox.
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What's the best Firefox or Opera browser alternative?
One of Google Chrome's major weaknesses or shortcomings is the browser's lack of user interface customization options.
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NetChecker: repair Internet connection issues
It can be a frustrating experience if your Internet connection is not working when you need it the most, or if it dies quite often and especially in situations
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MediaFire update introduces music and video streaming
There are not that many long-standing file hosting providers around anymore.
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How to make the most out of the new Flickr
Yahoo announced a major overhaul of its photo hosting and sharing community Flickr yesterday.
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Mass Layoffs are signs of Rapidshare's demise
Rapidshare, once one of the world's premier file hosting and sharing websites has just laid off 45 of the company's 60 employees according to the Swiss news por
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Gmail integrated Google Wallet lets you send money right away to scammers
Email attachments have been limited to files for as long as they have existed.
