Software: Microsoft IE 7 for Windows XP

Microsoft will deliver IE 7 to Windows XP as a 'high priority' update later this year.
"The justification, of course, is the significant security enhancements in IE 7," Schare said. Microsoft recommends that all Windows users install the new browser when it ships, he added.

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Software: Clean Windows XP install without losing data

InformationWeek: Fred Langa shows you how to completely rebuild, repair, or refresh an existing XP installation without losing data, and without having to reinstall user software, reformat, or otherwise destructively alter the setup.

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Design: The cure for "You know that song, it goes Dun Dun Duuuh..."

Musiclens lets you search for music using vague criteria like how loud it is or its tempo and mood. Pretty spiffy flash interface as well.

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Software: Virtual PC 2004 is now FREE

Not a demo, not a timed trial, but fully free. "Whether Microsoft virtualization technology is an important component of your existing infrastructure or you're just a Virtual PC enthusiast, you can now download Virtual PC 2004 Service Pack 1 absolutely free."

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