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VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called ‘workspaces’). Virtual desktops are very common in Unix/Linux, and once you get accustomed to using them, they become an essential part of a productive workflow.

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With the myriad of facebook alert applications out there it is difficult to decide on which one to use. Functionality and quality varies considerably.

Luckily there’s FizzBoost! Truely the best Notifier there is!.

Pictures always say a thousand words… so here you go

Now, a new FizzBoost version is ready for download (read the rest of the post to get the direct download) and has a whole bunch of new features. Including:

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For those who have tried Yahoo widgets for desktop, here is a better news for you. Have you tried klipfolio yet. It's free and it comes over 4000+ extensions to enhance the functionality. klipfolio Lets you stay updated, allows you to monitor everything from news, weather, stocks, auctions and blogs, help-desk notifications, IP publications, KPIs, and IT systems activity – all in a simple, personally configured dashboard, right on the desktop. Oh yeah just for your information it's only 1MB installer to download.

Main Features:

• Smallest dashboard: Klips are tiny, so they stay out of your way until you need them.
• Always up-to-date: New information flows into Klips so you don't have to go looking for it.
• RSS support: Monitor your favorite RSS feeds on your desktop using Klips.
• Intelligent sidebars: Place Klips along any screen edges, keeping them always visible, or enable auto-hide for smallest screen usage.
• Liquid layouts: Klips flow around your desktop as you drag and drop them, making it easy to customize your layout.
• Alerts: Set desktop alerts for keywords and new articles in any Klip so you are notified as soon as changes occur.
• Skinnable: Download skins , change colors and adjust fonts.
• Multi-language: Full unicode support.

As Desktop Sidebar

As Desktop Toolbar

So don't wait grab your download today and see how impressive klipfolio is.

Do you need a desktop blogging utility so that you can publish your blog right from your desktop. Windows Live writer from Microsoft is a free desktop publishing utility that will help you include rich content in your blog posts and know exactly what your blog will look like before you publish it to the Web.

Key Features:

1. WYSIWYG editing: Edit using the style of your blog, including fonts, colors, line spacing, margins, etc.
2. Rich content: Insert and customize rich content like photos, maps and more.
3. Offline editing: Compose and edit drafts even when you're not connected to the Internet
4. Blog preview: See exactly what your post will look like in the context of your blog before you upload it
5. Smart image publishing: Add images to your blog post, and they'll automatically appear as thumbnails that link to larger images with more detail

Compatibility: Support for publishing to Windows Live Spaces, as well as Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, WordPress, and many other blog hosting services

Try the Windows Live Writer Beta

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Windows Live introduced new Desktop E-mail checking software for your everyday e-mail usage. It's a quick alternative to outlook with a Windows Live interface. A simple, powerful tool that lets you get e-mail from multiple accounts in one place and integrates your mail with Windows Live™ Spaces, Windows Live Contacts, Windows Live Messenger, and more.

Key Features:

1. Speedy access to multiple e-mail accounts in one place (even AOL, Gmail, and many others)
2. Compose and manage e-mail while offline: simply connect to the internet and your messages are sent and new messages downloaded
3. A reading pane and drag-and-drop features, so you can quickly read and manage your mail
4. Synchronization with Windows Live Mail and MSN® Hotmail® accounts
5. Easily share your images with friends and family and create slide shows using the powerful photo e-mail tools
6. Launch a Windows Live Messenger conversation right from the program
7. Post Blog content to your Windows Live Space with the click of a button
8. Get your newsgroups and RSS feeds as easily as you get e-mail
9. Virus scanning for all Windows Live Mail and Hotmail accounts
10. Smart Screen technology helps protect all your e-mail accounts from junk mail and phishing scams
11. Color-coded messages help you quickly identify safe and suspicious e-mail

I've been using this program for a quite sometimes now. Looks neat. Most probably Microsoft is trying to get the market of Mozilla Thunderbird. Try it and see.

Try the Windows Live Mail desktop beta

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