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Free Web service Treasuremytext archives and organizes text messages. All you do is forward any messages you want to save from your phone to the appropriate Treasuremytext number (the service has individual numbers for the U.S./Canada, Europe, and the U.K.). Later, head to the Treasuremytext site...
Now that I have your attention, allow me to rephrase that headline: Are laptop-less meetings a good idea? According to the San Jose Mercury News, absolutely: Frustrated by distracted workers so plugged in that they tune out in the middle of business meetings, a growing number of companies are going...
For the past few weeks at the Shifting Careers blog over at the New York Times, writer Marci Alboher has occasionally invited nutrition consultant Marissa Lippert in to give her thoughts about snacking while working. In one post, Lippert outlines the best snacks for the late afternoon cravings, i...
Strong passwords are crucial for protecting your data, your privacy, and quite possibly your very life. (Maybe I'm overstating things a bit.) But how do you know if your password is strong enough? Head to The Password Meter, a free service that rates the strength of your password based on a number ...
A couple weeks ago we talked about ways to improve and protect your company's online reputation. Of course, half the battle is in determining just what that reputation is: How can you find out who's talking about you, what they're saying, and where? Enter Trackur, a reputation-monitoring servic...
Do you frequently have to type the same lengthy phrases? Ever wish you could add different signatures to e-mail sent from different accounts? You can save considerable keystrokes by installing PhraseExpress, a freeware auto-complete utility that automatically inserts text when you type simple abbrev...
If you need to send someone a big file, forget about e-mail: You need a big-file sharing service like Drop.io, YouSendIt, or Transfer Big Files. If you need to send someone a really big file, try File Dropper, which raises the file-size cap to a whopping 5GB. Think about that: File Dropper lets you...
Frequent fliers can always use a few extra frequent-flier miles. So before you book your next flight, visit MileMaven.com, a site designed to help you earn maximum miles on every trip you take. The site catalogs the latest and greatest airline and hotel promotions. You can search based on a ...
The dam has broken. Yesterday, Emirates passengers were allowed to use their cellphones on a plane specially outfitted to protect its electronic signals. Soon, passengers will be able to use the internet, text and talk every time they take to the skies. But just because we can do it, does that mean ...
Trying to keep yourself healthy? Then avoid touching... well, anything. Public bathrooms, office microwave and refrigerator handles, and even copier buttons can transmit the bacteria that cause colds, flus, and worse. If only you had some kind of germ-proof plastic hook instead of those accursed fin...
Can't take the daily grind any more? Cubicle-mates driving you to the brink of insanity? It may be time to hang it up, to tell your boss to take this job and fill it. Dumb Little Man posits five reasons you should consider quitting, starting with: You Hate What You're Doing Do you really want...
Big sales pitch, product launch, or press conference coming up? Banish your fear of public speaking with MSN Careers' six tips on giving stellar presentations. A couple highlights: Slow down and relax. When presenting, try to maintain a moderate pace -- not too quick or too slow. Start in a ...
Search the Web in a flash with a new Google plug-in for Windows Mobile PDAs and smartphones. The software adds a Google search box to the Today screen, thus saving you the hassle of manually starting Internet Explorer, navigating to Google, etc. Just point your device's browser to mobile.goog...
The image of a successful corporate worker as a cut-throat, back-biting meanie has been steadily undercut since the end of the coke-fueled 80s. But now we're learning that not only does being a successful businessman require a smile, it might also require humbleness not often associated with winne...
Every wish you could add an organization chart to your Google Spreadsheets spreadsheet? Or a pivot table? Perhaps a Gantt chart or timeline? These and other options are now a few clicks away thanks to newly added support for gadgets -- little plug-ins that add capabilities to Google Spreadsheets...
