Here are some links for your weekend reading pleasure.

• how to do (almost) everything with a Kindle 3
• self defense with an umbrella
• short stories for a good cause–unicorn pegasus kitten–with Wil Wheaton!
• some security topics

Amazon has just released a new software update for your Kindle reader that brings a lot of great new features to the platform.

New features in the version 2.5 software update include:

• collections: the ability to create folders for organizing your books and audio files
• PDF pan and zoom: ability to …

Traditionally, the end of the year is a time for reflection about what you’ve accomplished during the past year and a chance to set goals for the coming year. I don’t often post end-of-year reviews, but since today, December 31, 2009, marks the end of not only the year 2009, but also the end of the …