If you use Google Reader to keep track of your feeds, log in and you'll find a pleasant surprise -- a new look!  In addition to the new look are some welcomed features that many have been waiting for.  According to the Google Reader Blog,

I was playing with Suse 10.2 Alpha 4 today and was trying to get some of the XGL/Compiz working. When I started to search for some documentation I stumbled upon these themes that someone has made to make Linux look like Vista.

Songbird has released the "Almost 0.2" version of their media player and it looks like it could be promising. You may think that the last thing we need is another media player but this one will be different.

The good old 3.5 floppy disk is just about obsolete these days, much like VHS tapes.  I know I have a good stack of them sitting around my house with no hope of ever using them.  There's no need to throw them out with this idea: Turn them into a computer carrying bag. Step by step instructions come from instructables.com if you're serious about using up the unwanted floppy disks.

The number of people who use Internet calling services such as Skype are increasing, and along with it, the accessories are too.  For example,  Logitech now has an "Easy Call Desktop" cordless keyboard and mouse option which was designed for those who use the Internet to place phone calls.  The EasyCall Desktop makes it just a bit easier to use services such as Skype because it has an integrated speakerphone, and a headset included to give the convenient hands-free conversation.

Ever wondered what a Google Programmer makes in a years time? What about any salary for that matter.  Indeed.com has a salary search that gives you an estimate (key word) of what a salary might be for a particular job in a specific state or city. 

Two files are needed from your Firefox profile in order for someone to easily retrieve your passwords: key3.db and signons.txt. If someone has those two files they will be able to decrypt all of your passwords and view them without any hassle.