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I work out of a home office. My BNET overlords -- I mean, uh, most gracious bosses in the world -- work in proper offices. But what about you, our faithful Business Hacks readers? I'd like to know where you hang your worker-bee hat. Living room? Starbucks? Fortune 500 conglomerate? Add your voice to...
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Feel like time is your adversary rather than your ally? Maybe you need to get a little better at managing the sucker. Dumb Little Man offers 11 tips for improving time-management, including these nuggets: Concentrate on One Thing: The human mind works more efficiently when it is focused. As weâ€...
If you rely heavily on instant messaging for business communications, you've probably wished for a way to store conversations for future reference. Simkl archives instant messages to an online server and lets you search and share them. This "history saver" works with virtually all IM clients, fro...
Borrowing icons from the iPhone and ideas from Yahoo Go, Google2Go provides Windows Mobile users with an attractive, unified interface for accessing various Google mobile services. Specifically, you can use the tool to tap Web and local searches, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Reader, Google Docs...
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Sleep mode on a Mac is great, usually. Your laptop goes dark right away, and all your data will be kept in RAM, making it a snap to get back to once you're ready to work again. The only problem? Sleep mode drains your battery ever so slightly; if you underestimate your time away from a plug, you c...
Having already increased its lead over Google Docs with features like page view and headers and footers, Web-based word processor Zoho Writer raised the stakes again yesterday with even more improvements. Among them: DocX export Now you can export documents in Microsoft's latest file format, me...
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There's a new kid on the Google Apps block. Google Sites enables companies, teams, schools, and other organizations to create information-packed Web sites. The first fruit of Google's 2007 acquisition of wiki-builder JotSpot, Sites lets you "centralize all types of information -- from videos t...
From blog posts to brochures to text messages, spelling errors have no place in professional communications. Unfortunately, while most word processors have their own spell-checkers, few other programs do. Enso Words is a universal spell-checker, meaning it works in any application. Use it to fi...
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A hardcore Firefox user, I usually keep upwards of a dozen tabs open at any given time. The problem is, I frequently need to jump back and forth between the same two tabs, which is difficult when they're not adjacent. Sure, I could drag one of them next to the other, but that's not my idea of a prac...
The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
A person believed to be the ex-wife of the suspect in the attack at Michigan's Temple Israel told authorities that the suspect was "not stable" ahead of the attack, according to a 911 call obtained by CBS News Detroit.
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
A person believed to be the ex-wife of the suspect in the attack at Michigan's Temple Israel told authorities that the suspect was "not stable" ahead of the attack, according to a 911 call obtained by CBS News Detroit.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in late April on efforts to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of immigrants from Syria and Haiti.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
President Trump was planning to visit China at the end of March.
The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad to invest in the island, a government official told NBC News, as the country faces economic collapse and pressure from the Trump administration.
The latest blackout in Cuba comes over a week after another massive outage affected the island's west, leaving millions without power.
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman breaks down some of the best looks from the 2026 Oscars, where looks from Chanel and Dior dominated the red carpet.
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins' murder trial. She's accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children's book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could face life in prison.
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Trump calls for other countries to help open Strait of Hormuz; White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer.
For years, CBS News' own Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp documented the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. The resulting film, "All the Empty Rooms," just won an Oscar. Tony Dokoupil has more.
With the spring and summer travel seasons on the horizon, many are wondering how worried to be about long security lines at the airport. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy website, joins to discuss.
Since the start of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran just over two weeks ago, 500 tankers have been stuck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
President Trump continued to press other nations to help open up the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran entered its third week. Ed O'Keefe has details.