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- Top 10 Must-Have Firefox Extensions, 2009 Edition
Last time we compiled our must-have Firefox extensions, it was two years (and one browser version) ago. Our new list keeps some, tosses others, and remains our go-to, Grandmaster list of the best Firefox add-ons. - Six Best Portable Operating Systems
Why restrict yourself to merely carrying around your data on a thumb drive? Take your entire operating system on your flash drive with the excellent portable operating systems you'll find inside this week's Hive Five. - Side Businesses You Can Start in Your Spare Time
We've encouraged you to start a side business to turn something you love into extra income, but if you're not sure what might make for a good side gig, The Simple Dollar has 50 suggestions. - What You Should Do When Your Internet's Out
A while back, we wrote about hypothetical internet outages. These days, with bandwidth caps and cable cutters kicking whole areas offline, we've got suggestions for the best uses of time when a disconnection really happens. - Download 773 Free MP3s from Amazon
Love a little unquestionably legit, free music? Then head on over to Amazon's Free MP3 downloads section to choose from among 773 totally free songs. - AlternativeTo Suggests Software Alternatives
Whether you're looking for an alternative to expensive commercial software or just trying to get a feel for what's out there, AlternativeTo is a handy service for finding software alternatives. - The Importance of Monitoring Your Online Reputation
These days, if you want to know more about someone, the first thing most of us do is Google them. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that monitoring your online reputation is extraordinarily important. - Grow 100 lbs. of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet
Potatoes seem like the kind of plant you'd need a substantial garden for-the kind your grandparents had, right? Actually, tubers aren't all that picky, and you can harvest a whole lot from almost any yard. - Turn an Old Web Cam into a Household Spy Camera
If you have an old web cam laying around, you can turn it into a functional spy cam with only a bit of hardware handiwork. - One Dozen Super-Useful (and Free!) Android Apps
Six months ago we pointed out the best Android apps to boost your mobile productivity, but since then more free applications have appeared in the Market that offer useful features you don't want to miss. - Avoid Unhealthy Junk with a Fast-Food Reality Check
Everyone knows fast food is rarely the healthiest option when you're looking for a quick bite, but sometimes photos look mouthwatering enough that you're still convinced. It's time for a fast-food reality check.