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The Mac Finder is pretty good on its own for managing and finding the files and folders you need. But if you want more options than what come on your Mac, try TotalFinder. With this app installed on your Mac, you'll get added extras to the Finder to make it even easier to use. You can use tabs to move around Finder windows quickly, or use dual mode, which lets you view two finder windows side by side.

Also this week, we have the latest update for MacCleanse, the history and cache file cleaner that can be scheduled to … Read more

Download.com served up more than a billion software downloads in 2010--a huge feat, to be sure. And it may be tough to believe, but just 10 products made a huge contribution to that number. To recognize the programs that have dominated the Most Popular list for this year, we ranked the top 10 in 2010 among Windows downloads for your viewing pleasure.

Also, it may not have made our top 10 list, but Freemake Video Convertert certainly has its fair share of loyal fans. Since the software recently revved to version 2.0, we checked it out yet again … Read more

Radioshift is an application for listening to and recording Internet radio, providing a Radio Guide with listings for more than 50,000 stations and programs. Casual users might still find the price tag too formidable for a radio app ($32), but Radioshift delivers well on its core promise, with very useful features in an easy-to-use interface.

Also this week we have the latest version of ForkLift, an easy to use FTP client with an intuitive two-paned interface. Our game this week is Battle for Wesnoth, the expansive free turn-based strategy game that makes up for its graphical shortcomings with solid … Read more

You heard right: Google's Chrome Web Store is open for business. The marketplace, similar to Google's Android Market and Apple's iPhone App Store, is designed for Chrome 8, which was released last week. It offers apps, as well as extensions and themes, for customizing the browser. Want to get inside the store? Be sure to check out our onsite video.

Also, there's nothing like a good deal to get us in the holiday spirit. From now until December 25, iCare Data Recovery 4.0 is available absolutely free. While most users never think about data recovery … Read more

Built around a gorgeous interface, this free, GPL-licensed FTP browser is a lean, mean, file-managing machine. Cyberduck offers support for both FTP transfers as well as the more secure SFTP and makes it easy to bookmark frequently visited sites for quick file transfers. This latest version fixes several bugs and adds minor interface enhancements.

Also this week, we have the latest version of Skitch, the handy tool for illustrating your ideas using images and annotations, all with an easy-to-use interface. Our game this week is Defenstar, a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up game a lot like the stand-up, quarter-eating machines of classic … Read more

If you were looking for something besides Chrome news last week, you probably had to do a bit of digging. The popular Google browser dominated the Windows software space with a bevy of announcements. For one, version 8 will offer PDF file viewing directly within the browser window. That's right: that means no separate launching of Adobe's Reader app. Pretty nice, if you ask us.

Chrome also saw the arrival of a fast-encryption feature. The feature, dubbed False Start, is available in the latest version of the browser and serves to speed up secure communications. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these … Read more

Are you the type to have a lot of applications and windows open while you work? Find the right window easily by using DockView, the program that lets you view thumbnails of open windows by mousing over their icons in the OS X Dock. This latest update fixes bugs in previous releases.

Also this week we have the latest version of Scrivener, the tool for fiction writers that keeps all your important writing info in one place. Our game this week is Freeciv, the free open-source civilization strategy game where you can slowly build your empire and take over the … Read more

If you run a small Web site or blog, you need a solid FTP client to keep your site up to date. ForkLift packs speed and flexibility into a tidy user interface that helps you manage files without a lot of fuss. This latest update includes a laundry list of new features and enhancements making it a must-download for ForkLift users and definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a good FTP client.

Also this week, we have the latest version of Geekbench, the benchmarking utility that lets you accurately measure your Mac's memory and … Read more

In this economy, it's always nice to hear some good news. Mozilla brought that in the form of its 2009 financial reports. The company saw its 2009 revenue increase 34 percent to $104 million, up from $78 million the year before. This is at least partially thanks to a mutually beneficial search-ad partnership with Google.

All is not sunshine and roses in the browser world, however. Microsoft's latest iteration of IE 9 has triggered some speed-test squabbles between developers. The seventh IE version beats rivals on the SunSpider benchmark. But Microsoft doesn't like the test, and Mozilla … Read more