Marc-Antoine here with a look at what's been happening in SoftCity.  Last week, Richard talked to us about rooting the Android, Miguel raises a few questions about the Microsoft Security Essentials and TechCrunch Disrupt began and ended.  

Articles

Qwiki Wins at TC Disrupt – Qwikie was TechCrunch San Francisco's winner, but what does this mean for the startup?  If you missed Disrupt, this is the story of how one company beat 27 others out for $50,000 of funding. 

Making iTunes Better – If you're not on a Mac, iTunes can be a very frustrating application.  Miguel shows us how a few tweaks can make this music launcher a much stronger part of our audial arsenal. 

How Essential are Live Essentials? – The Live Essentials are a bundle of web based productivity apps, but are they useful?

Rooted Androids are Better – Richard gained root access to his phone, and now says his experience is better.  Here are five reasons why.  SPOILER: Tethering isn't one of them!

Conversations

12 Apps From the Future – Miguel let his imagination run loose and came up with 12 apps we might see in the distant future.  What do you think of his inventions?  Got any of your own?

Goo.gl – Google recently released a URL shortening service.  Will it be enough to compete with Bit.ly?  What advantages does the service have over others?

Women in Tech – The panel for women in tech at TechCrunch Disrupt may have gotten ugly at times, but it covered an important issue.  Why aren't women out there making more software?  Why aren't there mommy coders?

Asteroids Homepage – Are you frustrated with coming to SoftCity and not finding what you need?  We hope not!  In case you get frustrated with other pages, however, consider blowing them up with this neat browser game!

This week, Richard heads over to the #140conf in LA, so we'll be hoping for some insight into how this whole Twitter thing he's always talking about actually works.  Until then, be good.

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