Google Chrome OS Revealed

Google revealed their highly anticipated Chrome OS at a press event today, focusing on its innovative approach to speed, simplicity, and security in an operating system. Below are all the links and videos you need to learn about Chrome OS, due to ship with PCs before the holidays next year.

 



Gizmodo - "Everything You Need To Know About Chrome OS"
Engadget - "Live from Google's Chrome OS project announcement"
Official Google Blog - "Releasing the Chromium OS open source project"

Apple's Industrial Design Lab - Video

This is a great clip from Gary Hustwit's 2009 documentary, Objectified. It features a rare look inside Apple's industrial design lab with senior VP of industrial design, Jonathan Ive.



[via CNNMoney.com]

Free File Syncing Online and Across Computers - Dropbox

Dropbox is the easiest way to keep files in sync between computers and backed up online, automatically. After installing Dropbox (Windows/Mac/Linux), you will have a Dropbox folder that stays in sync online and across all computers you install it on. You get 2GB of storage free, but paid options include 50GB for $9.99/month and 100GB for $19.99/month. There is also a free iPhone app and a mobile site for easy access to all your files from your mobile device. Dropbox even keeps track of all changes made to your files, allowing you to restore previous versions after changes are made. Replace your flash drive with Dropbox today and you'll see how effortless it is to access all your files in sync wherever you are.



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