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You've got a lot of processing power under the hood of your computer going to waste. Let's be honest; even if you double the speed of your CPU, Word ain't going to run one iota faster -- at least not that you'll ever notice. Instead, divert all that raw horsepower to making your computer easier to...
Ever wish you could take control of another PC? For example, maybe there's a salesperson in the field who needs help resolving an Outlook problem. Or you need to connect to your own system to retrieve a document, but you're working from home today. Whatever the situation, remote control is the answe...
Instant messaging is a killer business tool. It's faster than e-mail, cheaper than texting, and arguably more versatile than either one. Of course, the lack of cross-platform compatibility between AIM, GTalk, MSN, and the like can make IM something of a hassle. That's why I've long been a fan of ...
I'm not proud to admit that I do most of my business accounting in Excel. Bookkeeping software -- whether it's a commercial product like QuickBooks or a free Web app like NolaPro -- it just too darned complicated for my little brain. All I really need is something to track income and expenses, and c...
As Windows 7 gets closer and closer to its probable release later this year, Microsoft has been pulling back the veil on various aspects of the new operating system. Since touch has long been touted as a major Windows 7 feature, it's nice to finally see it in action. Check out a short video about to...
Welcome to Guy Vs. Guy! In this recurring feature, Rick and Dave square off on the business and technology issues of the day. This week's topic: turning PCs off at night. Can a business really save thousands of dollars annually, or does this "green" effort actually cost money? Dave: Last week, ...
Google rolled out some new goodies last week, most notably a tool that lets you add drawings and diagrams to your Google Docs documents. Accessible from the Insert menu, the Drawing tool offers lines, arrowheads, free-form scribbling, fills, text labels, and the like, along with dozens of diagram...
You are aware that this is the last day of March, and taxes are due in 15 days, right? Of course you are. Then again, if you're so on-the-ball, why haven't you filed yet? Just in case you've put off everything until pretty much the last minute, I've got a roundup of some free and potentially usef...
If you eat, sleep, and work in Outlook 2007, here's a tip you'll love: You can access your Google Reader feeds right inside Outlook. No more switching over to your browser when you want to get your RSS on. Here's how to set it up, courtesy of Dave and one of his awesome exclusive videos (best viewed...
If you got so carried away last week by the new Decemberists album that you missed your daily doses of Business Hacks hackery, have no fear: We unplugged just long enough to recap the best of what you missed. Send Replies to Adoring Fans, Angry Mobs with The Form Letter Machine Presto Turns Yo...
I'm always on the lookout for the simplest possible way to take notes while I'm on the go. As I mentioned when I told you about Doris, Web apps like Remember the Milk are just too complex to make me happy -- they frustrate rather than simplify the job of recording a quick reminder. Piconote, on the ...
Twitter -- a business tool? If our recent Guy to Guy on the business value of social networking is any guide, you'd expect me to dismiss Twitter out of hand. But according to the Small Biz Resource Blog, Apple pioneer and all-around tech guru Guy Kawasaki thinks Twitter is one of the most important ...
USB flash drives are getting cooler all the time. Not just in design (though there's definitely cool stuff happening there as well), but in what they can do for everyday business users. To that end, I've compiled three new and interesting ways you can use a flash drive: Sync your files Remember ...
Obviously, we all use Google. A lot. Something like 75% of all searches are done from that ubiquitous, misspelled homage to really big numbers. But there are a bunch of specialized search engines out there that can come in handy from time to time. Dumb Little Man has a roundup of 10 search engines t...
If your organization routinely leaves PCs running overnight, it's time to have a talk with your IT manager, CFO, and possibly even the janitor. According to USA Today, U.S. companies waste $2.8 billion annually on power for unused PCs. Yes, billion. Why do so many businesses leave their machi...
