The Download Blog: Software tips, news, and opinions from Download.com editors

Tell the time and destroy the Death Star: iPhone Apps of the week

Jason Parker — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:00 PST

This week's apps include a stylish clock app and a new Star Wars game that lets you relive some of the great moments of the original movie.

Windows Starter Kit refreshed for 2010

Seth Rosenblatt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:30:00 PST

If you're getting a new computer this holiday season, you owe it to yourself and your wallet to check out this refreshed collection of the best freeware programs to help power up your Windows PC.

Big changes in Security Starter Kit 2010

Seth Rosenblatt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:00 PST

Planning on getting a new computer this holiday season? Stay safe into the New Year with the overhauled Download.com Security Starter Kit for 2010.

Why to embrace Firefox 3.6's new-tab ethos

Stephen Shankland — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:18:00 PST

A change to how the new browser positions new tabs is subtle but good, especially as browsers rise in importance. But more work is needed in tab switching.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

Sale: CoPilot Live GPS for iPhone, $19.99

Rick Broida — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:30:00 PST

This comprehensive navigation app normally sells for $35, yet offers many of the same features as apps costing two or even three times as much. Killer deal.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

Three apps we're thankful for

Jessica Dolcourt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST

Here are three apps that make bushwhacking through obscure computing processes much easier.

Mozilla issues near-final Thunderbird 3

Stephen Shankland — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:52:00 PST

The new e-mail software adds an archive option, improves search, and aims to ease some tasks. Also: Mozilla wants 3.1 sooner rather than later.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

eBay opens auction app for BlackBerry

Jessica Dolcourt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST

BlackBerry-maker RIM and eBay have joined forces to develop an official eBay application for BlackBerry auctioneers.

iPhone app rounds up free Redbox rental codes

Rick Broida — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Sure, Redbox rentals are already pretty cheap at just $1 per night, but why not get them free if you can? This app rounds up all the free-rental codes you could need.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

Chrome extensions site now open for uploads

Stephen Shankland — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:45:00 PST

Google asks programmers to start adding their Chrome extensions to the new gallery. Chrome users can't yet download them, though.

Originally posted at Deep Tech