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CNET Declares Picasa the Winner at Facial Recognition [Facial Recognition]

CNET's Josh Lowensohn used his own mug as a standard to measure the facial recognition prowess of iPhoto, Windows Live Gallery, and newcomer face-finder Picasa 3.5. The verdict? Picasa 3.5, because it's all about the workflow of approving or denying face matches, which Picasa makes easiest. Do you see face-to-face with Lowensohn's assessment?

Windows Live Movie Maker Leaves Beta, Ready for Download [Downloads]

Windows only: Windows Live Movie Maker—the new, ribbon-sporting, updated version of Windows Movie Maker, has left beta and is now ready to handle your video editing needs. (Click the image above for a closer look.)

Hotmail Rolls Out Incoming Pop3 Support [Windows Live]

Joining Gmail, Yahoo, and other mail services, Windows Live Hotmail launches incoming POP3 access for the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, meaning Hotmail users can aggregate all their other email accounts into one inbox.

Hotmail Rolls Out Incoming Pop3 to U.S. and Other Customers [Windows Live]

Joining Gmail, Yahoo, and other mail services, Windows Live Hotmail launches incoming POP3 access for the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, meaning Hotmail users can aggregate all their other email accounts into one inbox.

Get Notified When Live.com Offers Great Cashback Bonuses [Dealhacker]

Every so often, Microsoft's Live.com search engine offers a cashback bonus if you buy eBay "Buy It Now" items through its links. A handy email notifier tells you when great percentages are up for grabs.

Windows Live Brings Hotmail, Messenger to Windows Mobile [Downloads]

If you're a Windows Mobile user and linked into Hotmail or other Windows Live services, Microsoft has released an updated Windows Live app that's going to make your mobile life a bit more streamlined.

Better Windows Live Makes Microsoft Sites Better [Lifehacker Code]

All platforms with Firefox: Better Windows Live adds much-needed functionality to the Windows Live family of sites—making them work exactly like they should.

Use Hotmail From Your Gmail Account [UltraNewb]

Microsoft recently announced POP3 support for all Hotmail users, finally freeing your email to be used anywhere—even from the vastly superior Gmail.

Hotmail Finally Enables POP3 Worldwide [Windows Live]

The Windows Live team announces that POP3 access to Hotmail has been enabled worldwide, finally ending years of your email being trapped behind Microsoft apps.

LiveUpload to Facebook Uploads Pictures from Windows Live Photo Gallery [Downloads]

Windows only: Image publishing plugin LiveUpload to Facebook uploads pictures from your Windows Live Photo Gallery albums directly to Facebook through a simple menu option—so you can upload photos without wasting time.

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