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VLC Media Player

When it comes to video files, nothing is ever as easy as it should be. Thankfully, VLC Media Player offers a one-stop solution for the file-format problem. The program supports playback of OGG, MP2, MP3, MP4, DivX, DVD, and a whole slew of other file types. Read more

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TechSmith's screencast service Jing goes pro

TechSmith's Jing project graduates from its beta phase to a full paid product. $15 a year gets you enhanced video quality, no watermarks and exporting to YouTube.

Posted By: Josh Lowensohn on Jan 6, 2009

Skype 2.8 for Mac to launch Tuesday

Mac users will be first to see new features such as screen sharing and an integrated Wi-Fi hot spot connector.

Posted By: Rafe Needleman on Jan 5, 2009

Google to release Picasa beta for Mac

A long-awaited version of Google's software for editing, cataloging, and uploading photos is set to arrive in beta form.

Posted By: Stephen Shankland on Jan 5, 2009

Soonr launches killer document sync for iPhone

A newly released App Store contribution from Soonr allows users to access their synchronized documents. What's more, 500 megabits of storage is free.

Posted By: Harrison Hoffman on Jan 4, 2009

New Firefox themes for a new year

With the year almost over, it's time to get a fresh start with a new Firefox theme. A good Firefox theme can change the feel of your whole browsing experience. We've put together a slide show of our favorite themes to get your new year started right.

Posted By: Jason Parker on Dec 31, 2008

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