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July 4, 2008 | Volume 14, Number 26
The Scout Report

Network Tools

Yahoo! Widgets

http://widgets.yahoo.com/

The word "widgets" used to serve as a surrogate type of product or imaginary good to illustrate various business case studies. Today, widgets are helpful little desktop accessories that can be used to track weather conditions, record typing speed, and even track traffic conditions. Yahoo! Widgets continues to grow on a daily basis, and visitors will want to check back on this site frequently for new and helpful devices. Most of these applications are compatible with computers running Windows 98 and newer. [KMG]



NetNewsWire 3.1.7b1

http://www.newsgator.com/Individuals/Default.aspx

This latest iteration of NetNewsWire, the popular newsreader, is suitable for novices and those who've been using newsreaders since 2004. This particular reader allows users to sign up for an unlimited number of popular RSS feeds by merely checking boxes. Also, the application also features an integrated podcast manager, which will automatically send new podcasts to one's music jukebox. This version is compatible with computers running Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 [KMG]



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