Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

Taxes 2009: TurboTax vs. H&R Block vs. TaxAct

We know, tax time is the pits, but if it makes you feel better, we did ours six times while researching the pros and cons of TurboTax (Windows|Mac|Online), Tax Act (Windows|Online), and H&R Block At Home (Windows|Mac|Online), formerly called H&R Block Tax Cut. So we know a thing or three about taxes.

FCC previews National Broadband Plan details

The report, which was mandated as part of last year's economic stimulus bill, will provide a blueprint for policy makers and lawmakers to provide ubiquitous high-speed Internet access to every American. It will be presented to Congress on March 17. The plan, which is expected to be hundreds of pages long, will include recommendations for new rules, such as reforms to the $7 billion Universal Service Fund. And it will also include policy recommendations for expanding network coverage, increasing broadband speeds, and encouraging competition.

'Internet addiction' could appear on the official list of mental illnesses

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) are working on the fifth revision of the book at the moment, and Internet Addiction might be included to the ever-growing list of disorders.

Discovering Planets Beyond - How Do Planets Form?

This Web site is part of the Hubblesite and offers a look at how planets outside our solar system are being discovered and even photographed. There is also an interesting video on the site and lots of good information about exo-planetary systems. Fascinating stuff.

Anti-Rootkit - Free Rootkit Removal

For all Windows users (including Windows 7), Sophos offers an easy and very effective choice in rootkit removal, that is suitable even for beginners.