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Windows Starter Kit refreshed for 2010

Seth Rosenblatt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:30:45 PST

If you're getting a new computer this holiday season, you owe it to yourself and your wallet to check out this refreshed collection of the best freeware programs to help power up your Windows PC.

Originally posted at The Download Blog

Sit your 'tude in the Mood Chair

Sharon Vaknin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:08:00 PST

The Mood Chair by Aether & Hemera changes colors in reaction to your mood.

Big changes in Security Starter Kit 2010

Seth Rosenblatt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:00 PST

Planning on getting a new computer this holiday season? Stay safe into the New Year with the overhauled Download.com Security Starter Kit for 2010.

Originally posted at The Download Blog

Passive-aggressive gifts for chronically late geeks

Matt Buchanan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:02:00 PST

What to get for the person in your life who's constantly showing up late? Here are some presents that might help your darling dawdler show up on time.

Looking under Nissan's Leaf

Wayne Cunningham — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 PST

Nissan brings its Leaf all-electric car to CNET headquarters.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

Micro Four Thirds firmware fun

Lori Grunin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:04:00 PST

While you're waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to finish cooking, you can spend the morning updating your Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera and lens firmware.

Prizefight: Samsung Behold II vs. HTC Droid Eris

Kent German — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:35:00 PST

The Behold II and Droid Eris are similar, but they're distinct in their own way. See how they fare in the CNET Prizefight ring.

Originally posted at Android Atlas

Stuff your stockings with iPod accessories

Jasmine France — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:44:00 PST

Add-ons for the various iPods make perfect stocking stuffers during the holidays. We've rounded up plenty of extras, from headphones to cases and more.

Originally posted at iPod accessories

Grow a garden in BenQ's LED monitor

Eric Franklin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:17:00 PST

The BenQ V2400 Eco is a stark white LED-based monitor with a plant pot.

Verizon iPhone rumors are just rumors

Kent German — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02:00 PST

I'm not going to believe any rumors about a Verizon iPhone until I hear something from Apple and Verizon.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas