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CyberSearch adds Google search capabilities to Firefox 3's address bar (a.k.a. the Awesome Bar). The newly released 1.0 version adds customizable keyword system to the mix, making searches even quicker. As Firefox 3 users know by now, one of the browser's best new features is the "smart" address ...
As we know from last month's poll, most of you guys tip Firefox as your browser of choice. You like it because of its openness, customizability and security features, and because it's less prone to bugs and crashes. Now there's a way to get even more performance out of the browser. Download Fir...
Business cards: How 20th-century. Dropcard lets you exchange your contact information -- and then some -- with others using only your cell phone. It's a free service, and it's pretty cool. Let's say you meet someone at a trade show. Instead of handing over a business card that's likely to get tos...
Pixily turns your paper documents into electronic ones, then stores them online for easy searching and sharing. The only catch: You have to ship your documents to the company for scanning. I love the idea of a paperless office, but it takes work. You need a decent scanner and lots of time toÂ...
A few weeks ago, I moved across the country to Brooklyn, NY. I don't recommend moving -- it's pretty freaking stressful -- but one of the great things about it is that you get to try out new stuff in a new environment. One of the new things I decided to check out is something that I've been obs...
So you've got iCal at home, Outlook at work, Google Calendar on the Web -- that's three calendars to manage! Calgoo Connect promises to keep these and other calendars in sync, and it's now available free of charge. Specifically, the Calgoo sync program is available for both Windows and Mac, and i...
Sure, it's already a great phone, Web browser, e-mail client, and so on, but your iPhone can be used for so much more. Internet Service Deals lists 100 ways to turn an iPhone into the ultimate productivity tool. A few of my favorites: Find out where people are: Locate friends, family and coworke...
I wanted to like the HP 2133. I really did. It's extremely travel-friendly, weighing about three pounds and measuring just an inch thick but cramming in an 8.9-inch screen and nearly full-size keyboard. Plus, it's a looker. Though pricing starts at $499 for a Linux-equipped model with a 4GB soli...
For most users, Google is the go-to search engine. But is it the best search engine? Not according to the developers of Cuil, an unfortunately named but compelling search alternative. Pronounced "cool" (ugh), the site claims to search three times as many pages as Google and 10 times as many as M...
As any Google Calendar user knows, having a copy of your appointment schedule on the Web can really come in handy. Now Outlook users can sync their calendars with Windows Live Calendar thanks to a new beta version of the Microsoft Outlook Connector. When we first looked at the connector, it exist...
We're fat. Gas is expensive and pollutes. It's a great way to see a new city. It's a nice day out. Whatever the reason, we should be walking more. Whether it's to work, to dinner or just around, a good walk burns calories, clears your head, and cures tiredness. A new feature on Google Maps will n...
Lest you think we're all about iPhones here at Business Hacks, we've got two -- count 'em, two -- new goodies for BlackBerry users, both straight outta RIM: BlackBerry Media Sync Nothing wrong with listening to a little music while you're working, right? This new utility for Windows allows you...
Kindle, schmindle. The best e-book reader money can buy is the iPhone (ditto the iPod touch). Don't believe me? Consider: Amazon's Kindle sells for $349 and has a grayscale screen. It's way too big to fit in a pocket. It's good only for reading. And, let's face it: It's kinda ugly. The iPhone,...
Are you the unofficial IT person for a small office? Then you've probably heard this before (if not said it yourself): "My PC is running really slow and acting really weird." In cases like those, some kind of malware (viruses, adware, rootkits, etc.) is almost always to blame. If only you had some m...
Your flight was delayed and you can't make it to an important meeting. Sure, you could dial in, but wouldn't it be better if you could "video" in? You can with Qik, a free service that streams (and records) live video from cell phones. Assuming someone in the meeting has a supported phone, they c...
