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There's perhaps nothing more infuriating that entering data into a form on the Web, and then have something go awry -- your PC or the browser crashes, or the site itself goes offline -- and all your precious data disappears. You're left with the bitter knowledge that if you want to attend that sa...
Here's something you probably didn't know about Outlook: A tap of the Ctrl-V key instantly copies the contents of your clipboard into a new e-mail message. Don't feel bad: I didn't know about it either. This works with files and text alike. Try this: Copy some text, then switch over to your Outlo...
Viruses, spyware, and other evil code can bring down an otherwise healthy PC in a matter of seconds. That's why security is essential, and why you might want to consider adding a new tool to your arsenal: AVG LinkScanner promises to keep you away from harmful Web sites. This free plug-in for Fire...
Have a problem that can only be solved by talking to a person at OmniGigantaCorp? Good luck, dude -- these days, most corporations deliberately make it hard to find a live human being, since person-to-person customer service is so very expensive. So instead of endlessly browsing the corporate Web p...
Gas prices have edged back from the brink of world-ending financial chaos, but even so, you'd have to be Mayor McMillionaire not to want to save as much scratch as possible on each fill-up. There are no shortage of Web sites that offer to find you cheap gas, and even iPhone apps aplenty, like Gas Bu...
Another week, another nifty new Gmail Labs feature. Today it's "Suggest more recipients," which saves time by, well, suggesting other people you might want to include. So you don't forget someone important, of course. Gmail makes these suggestions based on the groups of people you e-mail most oft...
Another week gone by, another world-class collection of tips designed to help you work faster, smarter, better. Here's a look at what you missed: Insert Images in Gmail Messages Track Your Travel Plans with TripIt for iPhone Find 'Hidden' Job Postings at LinkUp Get Group Consensus on Meeti...
I don't like turning off my PC at night, I don't like the modern music that kids listen to these days, and I especially don't like getting pages of duplicate results when I use Google to search for images. Thankfully, there's a solution for the last problem: Ginipic is a free desktop image-search...
Most of us employ a mental filter when we speak: We choose our words carefully and don't say anything and everything that comes to mind. But when it comes to e-mail, it's all too easy for that filter to fail, resulting in lengthy, sloppy, inappropriate, and, worst of all, unread messages. The sol...
Your smartphone just isn't a smartphone unless it runs Microsoft Office. Or so we've been told. So where does that leave your spiffy Android? In pretty good shape, actually: You can now install Documents To Go on your T-Mobile G1. DataViz has officially released a version of its respected Doc...
For users of Windows Mobile phones, there's much to be said for tapping Microsoft's varied and useful Windows Live services. Thanks to the new Windows Live for Windows Mobile app, you can do exactly that. The free app provides access to Windows Live Messenger so you can IM on the go. It syncs you...
You've just created a report for your boss and inserted the corporate logo in about two dozen places. But right before you sent it to all the stakeholders, some genius in Marketing changes the logo. No worries. At least, not if you linked images rather than inserted them -- so the latest, most up-t...
Zoho continues to crank out the goodies. Zoho Gadgets are mini versions of various Zoho apps that you can embed in online services like iGoogle, Gmail, and Facebook. First out of the gadget gate: Zoho Contacts, Zoho Calendar, Zoho Docs, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, and Zoho Tasks. We've covered many ...
In my experience, your Windows desktop and your car's backseat have a lot in common. For some people, both will be meticulously clean and organized. For others, the car will be littered with burger wrappers, empty soda cans, and baby toys -- and the desktop will be chock full of dozens of files so p...
Michael Arrington, famed founder of the TechCrunch blog, wanted something he couldn't buy (horrors!), so he decided to build it himself. The result: The CrunchPad, a cheap, screen-only tablet PC designed expressly for "Internet consumption." Conceived last July, the device is currently still in t...
