Software advice, news, and wisdom from the editors of Download.com.
Seize control over iTunes
A new, free iTunes plug-in called iTunes Control gives us all a chance to make the notoriously uncustomizable Apple jukebox much more user-friendly. (Read more)
Make your own Valentine's Day cards
Whether you personally like or loathe the romantic holiday, there's certainly someone in your life who would appreciate a homemade card on February 14. Knock the socks off your sweetie with an easy-to-make card using the fabulous freeware app Paint.NET. (Read more)
Drag 'n' drop attachments in Firefox
Think that every conceivable useful feature not included in Firefox has been created? Not likely. At least now, though, we can take attachment drag-and-drop off the list with Dragdropupload. (Read more)
Rediscovering Identity Finder
The little-known security utility sniffs out data crumbs of your bank accounts, passwords, and mother's maiden name strewn throughout your system. (Read more)
Microsoft fixes 17 flaws in 11 patches; 6 are 'critical'
Most of the patches deemed "critical" affect Microsoft Office, and include Office for Mac. (Read more)
Bored Stiff: Free MP3 of the Day
Punchy beats and conversational consciousness highlight the smart and smooth grooves of San Francisco hip-hop group Bored Stiff. Download a free MP3 courtesy of CNET Download Music. (Read more)