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How to Keep Your Laptop or Smartphone Safe in Hot Weather Created: Monday, May 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
When the weather heats up, make sure you protect your laptop computer and smartphone, with these essential hot weather tips.
How to Improve Your Cell Phone Battery Life Created: Monday, April 02, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Improve your cell phone's battery life and keep your phone from dying on you when you need it most with these basic settings and top tips.
Top Compact Laptop Desks or Stands Created: Sunday, December 04, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
When you don't need a full-sized desk and want to work on your laptop comfortably without taking up a lot of space, a mobile laptop stand will fit the bill.
How Google Glass Works [Infographic] Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Wondering what Google Glass is and how it works? This graphic points out Google Glass's major features and how it interacts with your eyes.
4 Useful Things You Can Do Without a Cell Phone Data Plan Created: Sunday, July 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Regular cell phones -- even ones without data plans -- can be useful productivity tools with these 5 services.
7 Excellent Free Productivity Apps for the iPad Created: Sunday, March 18, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
You just got a new iPad, congratulations! There are a ton of free iPad apps that can make you more productive and help you in your work, from to-do apps to office suites. Here are some of the best ...
The Best Productivity and Business Apps for iPhone and iPad Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
According to Apple, here are the most popular iPhone and iPad apps that'll help you stay productive on the go.
How to Enable Offline Access for Google Drive, Dropbox, SugarSync, and SkyDrive Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Make sure you can access your files stored on Google Drive, Dropbox, SugarSync, Box, or SkyDrive--from your mobile device even when you don't have internet access. Here's how these services compare...
How to Fix the 5 Biggest Obstacles to Working from Home Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Working from home can be a blessing for everyone seeking work-life balance, but it also presents a whole new set of challenges. Here are the biggest telecommuting and work from home obstacles and t...
Find the Best Mobile Data Plan for Your Family Created: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Find the best mobile data plan for families, based on whether you want the cheapest data service, unlimited data, or more.
Find the Best Mobile Data Plan for You Created: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Find the best mobile data plan for you among the many wireless carriers, based on whether you want the cheapest data service, unlimited data, or more.
How to Back Up All Your Google Data and Transfer Your Google Reader Feeds Created: Monday, March 18, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Make sure all your Google data is safe by saving it to a file. You can use the Google Reader information to transfer your feeds to another RSS service.
Top Hotels With Internet Access Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A listing of the top hotels which have Internet access for business travelers.
How to Backup Your Gmail Created: Sunday, February 27, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
Set up a backup system for your Gmail account to make sure you can always access (and will never lose) your important emails.
Get Organized with Springpad Created: Sunday, June 12, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013
Springpad helps you get organized by storing all your notes, ideas, and information in very visually appealing and free online organizer.
All About Google Chromebooks Created: Monday, February 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 07, 2013
Learn all about Chromebooks, Google's inexpensive ultraportable laptops designed for travelers, students, and everyday use.
Windows 8 Touchscreen Laptops and Tablet PCs Created: Monday, November 05, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 04, 2013
Windows 8 touchscreen laptops and hybrid tablet PCs promise the sweet touch interaction of tablets with the productivity-enhancing laptop keyboards. Here's a roundup of some of the most interesting...
Review of the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T Created: Monday, March 04, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 04, 2013
The Samsung ATIV 700T is similar in specs and features to Microsoft's Surface Pro, but has a few advantages (as well as disappointing features). Here's my hands-on review of this tablet-laptop.
How can I test my laptop's temperature and what temperature should it be at? Created: Friday, July 09, 2010 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Most laptops are hot, so how do you know if your laptop's temperature is too high or if your hot laptop is normal? Here's how to test your laptop's temperature.
Chromebook Reviews and Opinions Created: Monday, February 04, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Share your thoughts about Chromebooks and see others' reviews of these cheap, ultraportable laptops from Google
Chrome OS Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Chrome OS is Google's web-centric operating system. Find out the major features of Chrome OS and how it compares to other operating systems, such as Windows and Mac, here.
Jailbreaking Created: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 04, 2013
Definition and examples of jailbreaking for iPhones, iPods, Android devices, and other mobile phones
Unlocking, Jailbreaking, and Rooting: What You Need to Know Created: Monday, January 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Unlocking, jailbreaking, and rooting all allow you to do things with your smartphone that you normally can't do. Learn about the differences and benefits of each process here.
How to Take a Screenshot on Your Android Phone or Tablet Created: Monday, January 14, 2013 Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013
There are a few ways to take a screenshot (or screen capture) on your Android device. Here's how to do it, from built-in methods to special apps.
Recover a Stolen Laptop with Anti-Theft Software Created: Saturday, August 07, 2010 Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013
Stop computer theft with these free and inexpensive laptop tracking applications -- install *before* your laptop gets stolen.
Case Logic 13-14" Laptop Sleeve Created: Sunday, February 06, 2011 Updated: Thursday, January 03, 2013
Review of the Case Logic 13-14" laptop sleeve, an elegant laptop attache for professional women.
How to Set Up Your New Android Device in 4 Steps Created: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Got a new Android phone or Android tablet? Here are the first steps you should take to set it up.
Gift Ideas for the Home Office or Mobile User Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Get someone a great gift for their office or working on the go.
Which Tablet Should You Buy? Created: Monday, October 24, 2011 Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012
Before you decide on which tablet to buy, consider the pros and cons of the iPad versus Android tablets versus Windows 7 and upcoming Windows 8 tablets. Here's a topline comparison of these tablet ...
10 Best Android Tablets for 2011 Created: Sunday, January 09, 2011 Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012
A quick look at the best Android tablets on the market today.
Review of the Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 iPad Keyboard Case Created: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
If you want to use the iPad as a laptop replacement, a keyboard is a must. Here's the Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2 iPad keyboard case and why you should (or shouldn't) buy one.
Feng Shui Office Design Created: Monday, November 05, 2012 Updated: Monday, November 05, 2012
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