Watch CBS News
Found the terabyte hard drive you've been lusting after for only $100 online? Before you send your credit card info off to cheapterabyteharddrives.com, it pays to do some research first to make sure you're not going to get scammed. The Consumerist has a great list of things to do to evaluate unknown...
Outlook 2003 may be a bloated train wreck of an information manager, but -- actually, that's all I was going to say. If you're stuck using it like I am and want to add national holidays to the calendar, here's how: Switch to the calendar. Click Tools > Options. Click the Calendar Options ...
The Google Presentations app (part of Google Docs) has long been able to import PowerPoint files, but its export options were limited to PDF. But now you can save your presentations in PPT format for offline viewing in PowerPoint, OpenOffice, or any other app that supports it. Just click the File me...
Here at Business Hacks, we often suggest downloading free applications (like, say, Gimp) to make your work life easier. But because they're often open source software, it can be hard to figure out whether you've got the latest and best versions of them running on your PC. Over at Web Worker Daily,...
Joining the ranks of Carbonite, Mozy, and other backup services, HP Upline provides unlimited online storage for business users. Plans start at $59 annually for a home-office account, a price that includes backup, storage, sharing, and publishing (meaning you can embed files on your blog or where...
Fans of TripIt, the travel-management service that automatically organizes your itineraries, here's some good news: Now you can access your travel deets more easily on your mobile phone. TripIt Mobile offers a streamlined interface for BlackBerrys, iPhones, Treos, and just about any other mobile dev...
When you go out of town to a big work-related conference, it can often be overwhelming. The temptation to sit back, have a few drinks and relax after listening to speakers and attending workshops all day can be powerful, especially for those of us who are a little bit shy to begin with. Before you...
As we've noted in the past, a flash drive is essential equipment for the modern businessperson. It's good for transporting files, making on-the-fly backups, running office apps on any computer, and much more. Of course, the more you do with your flash drive, the more capacity you need. eCost has ...
If you have some particularly sensitive documents on your PC, it makes sense to password-protect them. Microsoft Word makes this easier than you might think. Here's how: Click File > Save As. Click the Tools button, then Security Options (or General Options if you're using Word 2007). Ent...
Don't let the name throw you: Paint.NET is a Windows-based image-editing program, not a Web app. And it's a powerful one, too, with Photoshop-caliber features like layers, special effects, and plug-ins. Best of all, Paint.NET costs absolutely nothing. That makes it a no-brainer for any business u...
Next time you're wandering through the airport looking to grab a bite to eat before you cram yourself into coach, look to see if there are any Chipotles before you head over to Burger King. Health Magazine ranked the best fast food chains out there and found that the burrito joint, along with Au B...
If you're lucky enough to own an iPhone or iPod Touch, you've probably wished for a way to prop it up while watching videos on a plane or train. The crafty Brit in the above video shows you how to make a fairly killer stand using nothing more than a plastic MiniDV tape case and a metal file. Bonus: ...
You already know you can get driving directions via Google SMS, but what if you're on foot in a big city and want to get around via public transportation? Enter HopStop, a free service that lets you access subway and bus directions using only your cell phone. Here's how it works. If you're a ...
Backups are foremost on my mind these days, as my network-attached storage (NAS) drive died a quick and sudden death last weekend. Thankfully, nothing critical was lost: The NAS was my backup. But much to my dismay, I discovered that its dual-drive "mirror" setup was pretty much useless, as there's...
As regular Business Hacks readers know, I'm a big fan of using Jott for personal reminders: If I remember something I need to do and I'm driving down the highway at the time, a quick call to Jott sends a reminder to my inbox. But what if I'm in the middle of a business meeting? Or at the opera? At t...
