If commercial and proprietary internet software makes you nervous or just taxes your wallet, there are lots of open source options. This article details some of the best free software for getting things done online.
If you use Pidgin for instant messaging and can't figure out why it puts message windows in the upper-left corner no matter how many times you move them elsewhere on the screen, I've got the plugin for you.
Do you have three separate buddy lists cluttering your desktop? Do your friends have a half-dozen different identities on multiple instant messaging services? It doesn't have to be that way--here are three great options for ending the "buddy list shuffle."
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A cool touch, the Voice Memo app lets you edit your memos. view it
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Recording a voice memo on your iPhone is quick and easy view it
