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It should come as no surprise to learn that laptops are prime targets for thieves. But it may surprise you to learn that every year thousands of PCs just plain get lost, having been left behind in taxis, airplanes, and the like. And let's face it: A lost or stolen laptop can be a disaster, not jus...
I recently migrated from Outlook Express to Outlook 2003. It's been a relatively smooth transition save for one irritating glitch: Outlook 2003 can't "see" Zip files. When I try to attach one to an outbound e-mail, Outlook displays everything in the selected folder except Zip files. At first I thoug...
If you listen to music while you work, there's good news from Last.fm. Now you can listen to any song you want for free up to three times before you have to decide whether you want to own it. Certainly, other sites like imeem and napster offer similar services, but I'm a big fan of the Last.fm int...
What could be better than that solar-powered device charger we mentioned a few days ago? In terms of sheer cleverness, I'll give the nod to the Powerstick. Plug this flash drive-like gizmo into a USB port, wait for its fuel gauge to read full (90 minutes brings it to 90% capacity), then toss it in ...
Sure, your notebook can sniff out nearby Wi-Fi networks -- after you find someplace to sit, pull it out of your bag, and wait several minutes for it to boot up. In an ideal universe, you'd just push a button on, say, your carrying case to check for hotspots. Welcome to the ideal universe. Spain-b...
Did a strange file attachment just land in your inbox? Or maybe you downloaded some software and don't want to run it without being absolutely positive it's virus-free. Enter VirusTotal.com, a free service that employs nearly three dozen anti-virus scanners to spot-check individual files. A...
Business Hacks reader Steve Nagan has this problem: I recently started using a BlackBerry 8830 with 2 gigs of RAM. I have been searching for software I could use to download videos for viewing on the Blackberry, to no avail. The user manual is no help. Good news and bad news, Steve. The bad ne...
Whether you're new to Photoshop or a seasoned pro, you're sure to find some useful information at Luxa. The site is home to loads of user-created Photoshop tutorials, how-to articles, tips and tricks, and much more. The site also has a Digg-like element in that users can comment on tutorial submi...
Lifehack.org lists 20 snacks you can munch on to improve your eyesight, boost your energy level, and increase your overall performance. Truth or bunk? Check out these examples: Avocados. These keep you from bloating up after a big lunch and are tasty either on their own, with sugar or salt on to...
Productivity Cafe has a list of seven "secret" office supplies the author says everyone should have, especially if you work out of your home. For example: Sharpie Retractable Markers The key is retractable. This means no lost or switched caps. These markers are good for many things from labelin...
Need to set up a group chat session in a hurry? There's no easier solution than ChatMaker, which whips up instant Web-based chat rooms. All you do is think up a name for your room (like "Gidgetcorp" or "Salesteam"), then e-mail the provided URL to everyone you want to invite. There's nothing to down...
Fess up: Every time you fire your laser pointer during a presentation, you make little "fwoom, fwoom" sounds inside your head like you were wielding a lightsaber. (No? Maybe it's just me.) Now you can get one step closer to the real thing with the Star Wars Lightsaber Laser Pointer. They come in Dar...
Good news iPhone owners: On Monday, AT&T is allowing iPhone compatibility for corporate and business accounts and making iPhone plans eligible for a corporate discount. Add to that the news that IBM is releasing Lotus Notes for the iPhone and the iPod Touch, and it might be time to start think...
Quick: What's green and yellow at the same time? The sun, of course! You can harness its awesome power with the Solio Hybrid 1000, a solar-powered charger designed expressly for gadgets like phones, Bluetooth headsets, iPods, and GPS receivers. Just leave the Solio in the sun for 8-10 hours (or ...
Okay, the demonstration video is just plain goofy, and the product itself is sure to elicit snickers -- unless you're someone who could actually make use of it. Connect-A-Desk is a wearable harness that lets you use your notebook while standing or walking. It's actually pretty cool, especially for l...
