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Should you wait for the Logitech Harmony One or get one now.
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How to dual-boot Vista and Linux.
Jahshaka video editor.
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It's a funny thing, television: no matter how many of our friends claim they'd rather read than watch, it turns out that most really do. Watch, I mean. At least, that's how it is with our weekly Download Music video report--the one where we sit in front of the cameras and ramble on about what we've been listening to lately. OK, we don't really ramble too much--the show's pretty short--but it is a chance for us to pass along tips on songs and albums that have been grabbing us lately. Personal favorites, and that's the good stuff, right? This week, Mike, Anngie, and I play songs from and talk about hip-hop star Common, electronic duo the Liars, and country music legend Porter Wagoner. Watch our current show (produced and presented as always by our good friends at CNET TV); browse past episodes; and if you're craving more, check out hundreds more music videos as well.
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Anewslady writes - My hard drive in my Toshiba laptop died. I would like to replace it, but don't know where to begin. I have the recovery disks from the original configuration. I'm sure it's not that hard. I've just never done it before. Can you help?"
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Have your heard Rihanna yet? She of "Umbrella" fame, her hit collab with Jay-Z that's been all over the charts, radio, and Web lately. You can stream it for free on Download Music--and this week she's also the star of our ongoing Best New Music video report, a collaboration with our buddies over at CNET TV. Watch and listen as Anngie Dehoyos gives the lowdown on what makes the song so gosh-darn great. Then catch Peter Gavin's take on indie heroes Blonde Redhead and my own shakedown on the haunting new album from Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of French icon Serge and a well-known film actress to boot (think Science of Sleep).
The crew at Download Music is always on the prowl for great new music--we do the heavy lifting so you don't have to--and as usual we've dug up some cool and groovy stuff to get you through the weekend and beyond. For starters, we've got a brand new track from R&B hero Jill Scott; a couple of laid-back French-pop-styled songs from Dean & Britta, former members of Galaxie 500 and Luna; and the first pop album from hot electronic DJ and techno artist Matthew Dear.
You can catch quick reviews and song samples from each of these artists in our latest video report. Pop it on and hear what we're talking about.
What are the cool kids spinning? Not that we at Download.com Music are all that "cool." OK, well, maybe we are a little. Whatever you want to call us, you can't deny the music in our latest Download.com crew video report--produced by our good friends at CNET TV--is rather tasty. Bjork chimes in wth a brand-new track, along with former Pulp maestro Jarvis Cocker, rising hip-hop star Phat Kat, and the crazy dance rhythms of Bonde Do Role.
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