Monday morning links serving: The December 10th edition

December 10, 2007 by Kiltak |

-How to Track Down Anyone Online
While there’s still no killer, one-stop people search, there are more ways than ever to track down a long-lost friend, stalk an ex, or screen a potential date or employee.

-The Complete Guide To Finding & Learning Something New Online
Want to pick up a new language, skill or hobby but simply don’t know how to go about it? Here’s a simple guide that will help you do just that.

-Your Desktop Anywhere? 21 Web-Based Desktops
The last couple of years have seen the release of a slew of new online desktop applications. Commonly called “WebOS”, “webtops”, or “web desktops”, these applications use Flash, Ajax, or other web technologies to mimic a regular, PC-based desktop.

-Firefox 3 beta goes portable
Want to test out Firefox 3 beta without messing up all of your precious Firefox 2 settings? Easy, just install the portable version.

-The State of HD-DVD
This piece answers the following questions: How in hell has the HD DVD camp lasted this long? And how will the format’s backers stay competitive in the next year in the face of cheaper and more plentiful Blu-ray players?