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Use Google Docs for Quick, Disposable Collaboration Without a Google Account

Real-time collaboration tool Google Docs is handy for simultaneously working on projects with multiple people, but it requires a Google account for all users. The new Google Docs Demo creates quick collaborative documents with a 24-hour shelf-life, no Google account necessary.The Google Docs Demo includes the ability to create documents, spreadsheets, and drawings. The document is shareable via a copy-and-paste link, which can be sent to any user. Documents created ..read more

WMP Plus Adds a Number of Customizable Tweaks to Windows Media Player

If you haven’t learned to love Windows Media Player yet, free plug-in Windows Media Player Plus might change your mind. adding tweaks like find as you type, disabling group headers, a new tag editor, and the Explorer context menu within your library.

We’ve already learned that Windows Media Player’s performance is pretty darn good, but there are still a few things in the program that many count as annoyances. Thankfully, ..read more

Remains of the Day: Facebook Acquires FriendFeed Edition

Social networking site Facebook snags up social media aggregator FriendFeed, we patiently await more Windows 7 deals, and AT&T’s Terms of Service are looking shady.

FriendFeed accepts Facebook friend request FriendFeed is the coolest social aggregator we’ve seen, but it never really caught on with users at large. With this new Facebook partnership, the popular social networking tool hopes to compete with the likes of Twitter for your real-time online activity and search. [FriendFeed Blog] Facebook ..read more