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Netflix Prize Contest ends after nearly three years
Filed under: Business, News The Netflix Prize Contest, a million-dollar challenge to improve the accuracy of the Netflix recommendation algorithm by 10%, has finally ended after close to three years… Read more »
Palm restores iTunes sync for Pre, adds new webOS features
Filed under: OS Updates, Palm, AppleNot even two weeks after Apple's iTunes 8.2.1 update removed iTunes syncing capability from the Palm Pre, Palm has announced an update to webOS that… Read more »
Ballot scren headed to XP, Vista, Opera worries about IE logo recognition
Filed under: Microsoft, Browsers Like sand through the hourglass, the browser ballot soap opera continues with a a whole new set of interesting developments.Yesterday, ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley poked around… Read more »
New York Times Article Skimmer
Filed under: Freeware, WebSometimes a really interesting piece of software slips through the cracks here at Download Squad head office, and we miss covering it when it was first released… Read more »
Close any running app instantly with SuperF4 for Windows
Filed under: Utilities, Windows, Open Source SuperF4 is a light weight, open source Windows utility that kills running apps dead. Just hit Ctrl+Alt+F4 and whatever program is in the foreground… Read more »
Change Computer Part Colors Easily and Inexpensively [DIY]
The black-on-black of modern computing is generally much preferred to 80s beige and 90s gray, but what if you want to rock some crazier schemes? Check out this low-cost tutorial… Read more »
This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
IP Hider Accesses Hulu, Other US-Only Content from Outside the US (Windows)Previously mentioned proxy application Hotspot Shield used to be the go-to option for accessing US-only content from outside the… Read more »
Keep Your Tab Down by Brewing Some Recession Wine [Drinking]
You've brewed your own coffee liqueur, Skittles-flavored vodka, and even made edible shot glasses. What could be left in your alcohol-powered bag of tricks? It's time to brew some homemade… Read more »
Create Studio Quality Photos Using Natural Light [Photography Tip]
You don't need a blockbuster budget to get high-quality light for your portraits. By coaxing the sun to help in your photographic endeavors, you can create stunning portraits on a… Read more »
Silence Your Squeaky Bed [Household]
A squeaky bed is one of life's minor but cumulative annoyances. Search out and silence the squeaks to make slumber and other bed-centric leisure more enjoyable. Photo by liquene. Beds… Read more »
