VLC 1.1 Release Candidate Supports Google's WebM, Hardware Acceleration (Windows) We've mentioned a few of the new, exciting features coming in VLC 1.1, but now you can download the more stable release candidate and try them out, including support for the open, royalty-free WebM video format.
IOGraph Makes Art from Your Mouse Tracks (Windows/Mac/Linux) IOGraph is a free utility that tracks your mouse movements to create surprisingly beautiful works of computer art.
Snoopon.me Is a Creepy, Probably Effective Productivity Tool (Windows) We go through a lot of trouble to keep people from seeing everything we do on our computer, but free web service Snoopon.me aims to do the opposite: allow your family and friends to watch your activity to keep you productive.
Opera 10.6 Alpha Gets Even Speedier, Enhances Interface (Windows/Mac/Linux) Opera's 10.5 browser release caught tech testers off-guard with its faster-than-Chrome JavaScript engine and page loading. An early 10.6 release promises even more speed boosts, along with some tab and Windows-7-focused interface improvements.
OffMaps Downloads Maps for Offline On-the-Go Access (iPhone) OffMaps downloads regional maps for offline map access on your iPhone, great for finding your way when you don't have a data connection or avoiding data roaming charges if you're traveling abroad.
Firefox 3.6.4 Release Candidate Stabilizes Flash and Other Plug-Ins (Windows/Mac/Linux) The release candidate is out for Firefox 3.6.4, an update that will bring much-needed plug-in isolation and crash-proofing to Firefox's stable build. If you want to check it out early, the all-but-finished release candidate is yours for the taking.
Where's My Droid Helps Locate Your Android Phone Near and Far (Android) Where's My Droid can help you locate your phone whether you lost it in the couch cushions, left it at a coffee shop, or it's going on a ride across town to call some Nigerian princes.
DownThemAll 2.0 Beta Adds Great New Features to the Killer Download Manager (Firefox) DownThemAll, the Firefox extension that lets you automate and supercharge your downloads, is getting a big upgrade with a 2.0 release. Download throttling, private browsing support, Flash and HTML5 video grabbing, and lots more power user additions are on the way.
EasyWords Teaches Languages Through Regular System Tray Questions (Windows) Big boxes of Rosetta Stone CDs and language dictionaries sit untouched more often than not, due to their imposing heft. EasyWords just asks you a multiple choice or write-in question every so often, helping you learn or hone a language.
Early 64-Bit Firefox Builds Available for Testing (Windows) If you're one of the up-and-coming computer users who have switched to a 64-bit OS, Firefox can now reap the benefits. Automated builds of a 64-bit Firefox release for Windows are available for testing and development.
