Microsoft pulls projectile-vomiting IE8 ad from Web
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Spreadsheets Seen As Security Hole
Several companies are starting to work on improving the often-overlooked security capabilities of spreadsheets and BI tools -- especially after sensitive data was carried on spreadsheets running on several recently stolen computers.

My PC Won't Boot
When Keatlaretse boots his PC, it shuts itself down. He's thinking about reinstalling Windows, but doesn't want to lose all his data.

iPhone 3GS heats up, DOJ takes aim at Google
The iPhone scored quite a few headlines related to overheating problems with the 3GS this week. Depending on whom you believe, those issues are either real, exaggerated, the fault of users or some combination of the three. Otherwise, as warm weather takes hold above the equator and Bostonians contemplate whether it's time to brush up on our ark-building skills (rain, rain go away), we find this week's IT news offerings cover a broad range.

First Look: Firefox 3.5
Hot on the heels of the release of Safari 4 comes the final version of Mozilla's Firefox 3.5. It offers speedy browsing and a new privacy mode.

10 free WordPress plug-ins make blogging better
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Review: Firefox 3.5 makes browsing faster, easier and more fun
Mozilla's new Firefox 3.5 puts this popular browser ahead of the pack with significantly better performance, improved tab handling and a number of nifty new features.

Review: 5 free apps that make project management easier
If you've got a big project ahead, and don't have the training or budget for a major project management package, one of these five free apps could be just the thing.

Plex media center software
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Hands on with Google Voice
The long-awaited Google Voice phone management service finally became available this week to a lucky few. Is it worth trying? Absolutely.

PulpMotion
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