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Introducing the Free Switched Desktop

by Tom Samiljan on January 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM



If your passion for tech is so strong that you want nothing (or almost nothing) else on your desktop, then we've got the app for you. The just-launched Switched Desktop is a free download that puts not only the latest tech headlines from Switched, but also breaking news from winning AOL Tech sites such as Engadget (for gadget enthusiasts), Joystiq (gamers), Download Squad (free apps), and TUAW (all things Apple) right at your fingertips. Just roll your mouse over the various icons that will appear at the top of your Destkop to see the latest headlines, and, if you want to read more, just click and you'll be taken to the full story.

In addition, the Desktop offers automatic sign-in to your free Switched e-mail and AIM accounts, as well as quick links to special features and sections on Switched. And if we add new free downloads, widgets, or other apps to the site, you'll be the first to know on the Switched Desktop. It also gives a dazzling orange backdrop to your entire computer screen, if distinctive looks are your thing.

Alas, it's only available for Windows machines right now, but we're working on a Mac version to be released soon.



One thing that's available for both Mac and PC (even Linux) users is Switched Mail, which is free e-mail with the switched.com domain name and instant access to headlines and other content whenever you sign in. To get your free Switched e-mail right now, go to the Switched Mail site.

For more information, or to download the Switched Desktop, you can also click on the Switched Mail site.

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