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A few days ago, the folks over at Gizmodo pointed out a new way to reach your international contacts. Using Jaxtr, which is primarily a free phone-to-web-to-phone international calling service, you can now send free text messages to cellphones all over the world. While Giz rightly points out some ...
If you're a Gmail user (like me) who's never really bothered with Gmail's Archive feature (like me), check out the Official Gmail Blog's list of 9 reasons you should archive. A sampling: Phone numbers and addresses You never know when you'll need a phone number someone emailed you or an addre...
The coders at Google Code have whipped up a simple tool to help Mac users quickly and easily upload their documents to Google Docs. The aptly named GDocsUploader sits on your Mac desktop. When you drag a document onto the icon, it automatically wings its way to your Google Docs account. Obviously...
An oldie but goodie, Autosync (formerly Intellisync) for Yahoo synchronizes your contacts, calendar, and other data to the Web. That not only gives you a backup in case of disaster, but also makes your info available from any PC. The software synchronizes data between your desktop PIM (Act, Out...
Next time you're about to buy something online, head over to FreeShipping.org before you hit the "order" button. After one of our wonderful commenters mentioned the site in an earlier post on Business Hacks, I bookmarked it and started checking it out to see if it was worthwhile. And it definitely...
Google just added an extra layer of protection against phishing sites, which try to trick you into revealing confidential information. Now, when you run a Google search, any site flagged by Google as being a known phishing site will present a warning when you click it: Warning - phishing (web ...
Whether you're presenting a project report to a group of colleagues or delivering a keynote address to several hundred conference attendees, it's only natural to feel nervous. The Public Speaking Blog offers 10 ways you can calm your nerves before taking the stage, including: Listen to music ...
The idea behind Billshrink.com is pretty simple: you let them review your cellphone bills for the previous months, and they recommend a new, cheaper plan based on your phone usage. The site also features a neat Google maps mashup that shows you what reception levels different carriers have in di...
Here's a long-overdue question: What operating system do you use? My assumption has always been that the vast majority of you run Windows (as do I), but I'm curious to know how many Mac and/or Linux devotees we've got. Or perhaps you're a multiple-OS user, with Windows at work, Macs at home, Linux...
Think you're making smart moves for your company? Maybe not. BNET sister site TechRepublic lists 11 dumb decisions that can take down just about any business, large or small. Start with these two: #2: "Human beings can be replaced with machines to answer our phones" Today, it's a treat whe...
E-mail is an unparalleled productivity tool, but it can actually become a burden if not managed properly. Lifehacker offers 10 ways to improve your productivity when working with e-mail, including: Mark/prioritize messages sent only to you If you're inside a big firm, or just part of a big email ...
Remember PressDisplay, the Web service that optimizes newspapers for viewing on smartphones? It costs $9.95 per month, but you can use it free for 30 days as part of an Earth Day promotion. (Digital newspapers consume no paper -- get it?) Just register on the site using promotion code EARTH DAY. ...
Here on Business Hacks, I've sung the praises of Doodle as the best and simplest application for coordinating schedules for group meetings. I still love Doodle, but there's a new app in town called Jiffle that you can sync to your Outlook or Google calendar to show people when you'll be available--...
When you head to the airport (or train station, bus depot, etc.), how many gadgets do you typically bring along? I expect for most users it's two: notebook and cell phone. But I know plenty of people who also pack an iPod, headset, travel charger, digital camera, second cell phone, and so on. So w...
The most efficient computer users are those who rarely take their hands off their keyboards. If you want to be among them, learn to use keyboard shortcuts for commonly used commands. Own Your Inbox offers a batch of keyboard shortcuts for Outlook users, including: Send message: ALT+S Forward: ...
