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Flippin' Good Idea Getting those digital movies from your PC to your HDTV just got easier. Glide N' Slide A remote control for all that digital content on your network What Time Is It?Chumby is the lastest evolution in clock radios. Magic Earthband An iPhone App that's baesd on the old Cup and Ball Game and is really beautifu. Charge and Go Roll up and put in your pocket a charger for all your devices. Sign Here Signing your name electronically can be a pain, but not with Autograph. Get Up NOW!!! Getting your iPhone all charged up and using it to tell the time, weather and date. Scracth n' Scroll When you're fresh out of pen and paper there's always Scratch-N-Roll for notes. I'd Rather Switch than Fight Moving Windows XP over to your new Mac with Parallels What's My Password?? Pulling your passwords right out of the cloud. How'd You Get So Big?? Solid State Drives just got bigger but they didn't get cheaper. Spreading the Wealth Sharing a WiFi connection while on the go or out and about Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz Wireless Charging for your electronic devices. The Best Deal Figuring out what the best is just got a lot easier. In Your Head Finding the right price for buying in bulk! I Luv 2 Shop How I find the stuff I want to buy! Movin' Time A cool little cable that helps you move your stuff from one computer to another Getting Dual Charged Up A Car Adapter with 2 USB ports for charging your device. How cool is that? Local Boy Makes Good Sonos gets your music all around the house without running those ugly wires. 2 Ways To Go A Jump Drive that can use either USB or eSATA for super zippy transfers. JumperTels All Just plug this phone in a USB port and talk all you want for $12 per year. Something To Chew On You and your boss's liability could be bigger than you think for all that data you're carrying around. I Never Forget a Face Face recognition with iPhoto '09 is worth the price of admission. Off the Top of Your Head Sticking a camera on your head can make your video come alive. Come to MobileMe Finally a way to get your Cell Phone back if you've lost it. Ship It Out! Shipping packages using online resources beats standing in line at the Post Office any day Shuffle Up and Deal A case for Apple's iPod Shuffle that looks good enough to eat. Drawing a Line Wacom makes great products for drawing on computers. Pogoplug Rocks Pogoplug allows you to set up shareable Network Attached Storage on the road. Blackberry Power Having your BlackBerry run your Audio Visual gear and open your Garage Door. Two Little Words Getting on the right side of the eco debate never got easier. Check our Wind and Solar Power by Kinesis Industries. A Tip of the Hat Instead of sticking it in your ear can wear your tunes on your head. Power Down A Power Switch that knows when to turn things on or off without being told. Robot NationA really fun company that provides good times as well as a great educational experience. Phone Forever What you can do when you just can't turn your iPhone off. Face the Facts The are a lot of things you can do to spiff up your Facebook page and here are only some of them. One More Time Again I've found the easiest backup system of all. So how about doing it? What's on Your Phone? There's a lot of things on your phone you wouldn't want to share with somebody who found it. Co-Pilot Live A GPS solution that looks, sounds and acts great. Back in a Flash A backup solution that is about as easy as they come. SchlageLink Securing your home takes a giant leap into the internet age. Magic Jack $20 per year for making for phone calls is pretty darn cheap. Check out MagicJack and see if it's for you. Calling In Europe An Option for using a cell phone in Europe that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Texting from Outlook Using Outlook to Send Text Messages on a real keyboard. An Old Friend Combining an XM Radio with a recording device that plays MP3s. How cool is that? I Got Ya'! Keeping and Holding your very favorite YouTube video is as easy a downloading a little helper. Blinky, BlinkyGetting rid of those disgusting "stuck pixels" can be a real pain. So why don't you try just rubbing them out. It's Bigger, It's Smaller Just imagine whipping a projector that can display an image 60" wide out of your pocket. Gimme Ur Muny Taking credit cards from your mobile business has just found a cool solution. PowerFilmMe Portable power from a little piece of film What's the Weather? NOAA Weather Radios, probably a good idea Drive Me Up a Wall There's got to be a better way to power your Plasma TV on the wall and now there is. It's In My Locker Keeping stuff safe on a portable hard dirve is a cinch with Data Locker Glub, Glub, Click Taking Video of Still photos through your scuba mask. Yeeeeeech! A washable keyboard to keep everything neat and tidy. Coolin' Things Down! Cooling off your laptop by setting it down on a pad. How cool!! KVAR to the Rescue A system that could lower your electric bill by 25%. Ships in the Night There are a lot of options to move your stuff around, here are some alternatives Article of Faith Bookmarking an artcle you found on your iPhone can easily be brought back so you can read it when you have time. Tilt For those who loved pinball machines there are virtual pinball wizards galore out there on the net Battery Hog Keeping your iPhone and iPod going through has spawned some interesting possibilities Take It All Off Getting stuff from your VCR to your computer got a lot easier with Pinnacle Video Transfer. You Can't Go Back Turning back the clock on Vista making it look like XP turns out to be pretty darn easy. I'm Off the Net What to do when you can't get to the Internet. Ahoy There! Google is going to be putting data center in the middle of the ocean. Is that amazing or what? G I Think You're Swell Google's new phone looks like it's going to be very cool. It's Shiny Google's new browser sure is pretty and simple The Paperless Office A couple of programs that can at least cut down on the amount of paper and ink we waste. Stick it in the Bin Getting on airplanes can be a lot less hassle if you've just got the right bag. A Video Saved Downloading and saving your favorite video from YouTibe just got a lot easier What'd I Say?? Translating voice into text then emailing it to yourself and others. How cool is that? News Cruise 3 Free Services that can get you all the news that's fit to be sent over the Internet. All Shook Up Shaking your iPhone to come up with a great restaurant. Safety First! Your Cell Phone could be your last line of defense in a disaster Whatever Happened To?? Polaroid makes a come back in the Photographic Field. One More Time! Online backups are services which are definitely worh looking in to. Now here are some of the features to look for. Picture on the Wall Putting on a PowerPoint Show with nothin' but your SmartPhone or Blackberry. How cool is that?? Knock, Knock When spam comes knockin' on your door, what are you going to do to keep it away? Pen a Note A couple of ways that you can start taking digital notes. A Lot of Pressure Video Compression is a way of life. So what are you going to do about it? Which Phone?? The number one question I get every week is "what phone should I buy?? So here are some thoughts on that subject. Mission Impossible If somebody steals your laptop there's now a way for it to blow up in their face. The Clicker Finally, a remote control that truly is Universal. The Logitech Harmone One is great! Life Changing! Combining my database and email all in one place. So what took me so long??? Mr. Inside Mr Outside A speaker system that goes where you don't want to take your iPod. I'm Flying! Moving pictures from your camera to your computer and on to the internet just got a whole lot easier Customizable Radio Have you ever wanted to program your own radio station? Well now you can! Where'd I Take This?? If you take a lot of pictures sooner or later you're going to not be able to remember where you took a shot. Now you'll know It's Comin' Back When you've got to send something you ordered back to the store here are some things to remember Your Next Computer Your next PC could cost a whole lot less, and basically do everything you need it to do. A Real Head Trip Immersing yourself into your video games couldn't be cooler with the Headplay Personal Cinema. It's Alive!!! If you've been hankering to share your Word Docs on the net Live Workspace will make that happen for you. Book 'em Dano! e-Books have been lurking around for quite a while. Maybe Amazon has finally found the one that will catch on. Talk is Cheap When you've just got to keep your multi-national corporation in touch and your budget is nothing. Write That Down! Transcribing your VoiceMail message, how cool is that? Get a Firm Grip! Going Hands Free while you're driving just got a whole lot easier. Taking a Dip!Finally, there's a place that you can store your CDs and DVDs and know they won't get destroyed from fire or water. Root of the Problem!Rootkits are the scouge of the Globe. With Panda Anti-Rootkit you can fight back. Singin' the Blues Karaoke and your iPod. Was there any two entites more meant for each other TiVo Helper! If your TiVo is full its time to look at the Western Digital My DVR Expander for more room. Feeling Used??? Part 2 Some things to look for if you're thinking about buying a refurbished computer. Feeling Used??? Part 1 Getting a new computer without buying a new computer is possible with a "refurb." Talkin' to the TV! Looking at TV on your telephone just got a lot closer to home. Verizon has come out with their new Motorola MOTORIZR Z6tv. Up a Tree! Finding out all those horse thieves in your past just got a whole lot easier Then Sting of Battle You can add one more sensation to video games. The thrill of feeling what it's like to be drilled by an alien invader I'll Drink to That!! Did you ever want have your own soda pop bottle? Well now you can. I Got the Drop on You!! Shopping for the best price got a lot easier when Price Protectr showed up on the net. Feeling Bloated??? New Computers come with a lot of software you don't want or need. Now is the time to get rid of the Bloatware Everything Up To Date Keeping all your software up to do date can be a daunting task but with Secunia it just got a lot easier. A Triple Threat! A Jump Drive that's a GPS, can store your pictures and is a wireless device all in one. When Ordinary Paper Ain't Good Enough There are a lot of different papers you can use in your InkJet Printer. Here are only a few of them. It Don't Look Right Getting the colors on your monitor to match the colors on the printed page just got a whole lot easier. A Fly in Your Hand Taking notes in class just took a giant leap into the 21st century. Just Chargin' Around Keeping all your devices charged up and ready to roll. Is That a Desktop?? Having your desktop on your Thumb Drive so you can access it where ever you are is a pretty cool idea. Suite Smell of Success!! An Office Suite on the Internet that's free for the taking and interfaces with Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ya' Gotta' Have a Plan! Getting your project organized and sharing that project with colleagues on the Internet. SoonR Rather Than Later Hooking up to your computer at home from your cell phone, and it's free to boot! Are You Calling Around?? If you're getting ready to leave for Europe with your Cell Phone you need to give this a look. Thumb Enchanted Evening! You'll never have the wrong file in the right place again if you use GoodSync Ya' Wanna' Meet?? Trying to keep everybody on the same page can be tough. Especially when they're in different citys. Look Ma' I'm on TV!! If you're looking for a way to plant your flag on the YouTube map, here's the solution you've been waiting for?? Clix Times 2 Looking at Movies while holding them in the palm of your hand. High Rise Drives! A handy dandy product for increasing the amount of storage you've got in your system Pannin' and Scannin' There are cameras out there just waiting for you to control what they're pointed at. So what are you waiting for? Keepin' an Eye Out Keepin' watch over your stuff when you're not there is easier than it has ever been. Take it Off, Take it All OFF!!! Office Suites designed to work online can now work offline as well. I Can't Get In!!! When you're locked out of XP there are still some ways that you can get back in! It's What's Outside There's no time like the present to back up your hard drive, especially with all these new external drives. All Charged Up! Finding an accessible outlet in a hotel room can be tough some times. But with Monster Cable you're always read. Time to Pack It In The mother of all backpacks has arrived and I've found a very cool high def digital video camera to put in it. Getting to the Root Rootkits are the scourge of the computer world. Here are some thoughts on fighting back. Sing Along Time This is your chance to show everybody what you've got on the vocal side. More Closet Space When your hard drive has too much stuff on it, the time is ripe to look at external storage. Sunny Side Up! Solar rechargeable batteries for iPod, PDA or Cell Phone. Gotta' Run! If you've always wanted to track how your jogging workout was going this is your chance. Pump Up the Volume Putting a little amplification on your MP3 can make it sound better and louder at the same time. Free Maps!! Having a Map to anywhere right in your grubby little paw is easier than you think. Walkin' and Talkin' If you love talking on your computer to places around the globe check out the Vo200 which allow you to wander around the house and do the same thing. Standing in Line Stop standing in line, start printing your stamps at home without a monthly service charge. A Call From David Letterman Watching TV Shows on your Cell Phone. An idea whose time has come! The Most Expensive Liquid on Earth Some thoughts on ways to keep your printer ink bill from being any higher than it already is. Am I Blu??? Getting High Def video on a screen near you for a whole lot less than $1,000. Have You Ever Been Rejcted?? A Cool New Bluetooh headset that rejects external noise and lets you talk to your hearts content. Use It Once and Throw It Away!Disposable Email addresses that you can use once and toss in the trash. A Better Idea! There are some companies out there that are bound and determined to keep you attached to the Internet even when you're driving. When You're Old and Tired What happens to old cellphones, and who gets them when you're done with them? A Photographic Memory The answer for what to do when your Memory Card is full and you still want to take more pictures. What's On Apple TV The Apple TV is the bridge from your computer to your TV Set! i before P Part 2 The iPhone is poking it's nose under the tent and coming to a Cingular Store near you soon. i before P Part 1 The new iPhone isn't even out yet, but it's already making noise! On the Road Again!! Some stuff that could make your travel time a whole lot more fun and productive. Look Out Below!! Instead of running off to the video store or even going out to your mail box you can download them!! How cools is that?? Dashin' Around Town There are several ways to get traffic information if you're using your GPS out there on the road. But as of now there's only one that can give you real time changes as you drive. It's Coming Through the Walls There's more than one way to get information from your Computer to your TV set. Here's one that uses the wiring in your house. You've Got The Power Gettin' More Juice to your Ipod for a lot more playing time. Yipes it's Skype!! With Skype you can call anywhere for free, now you don't even need a computer to do it. Things That Go Bump Some things you can do to keep your laptop computer from crumbling before your eyes. Just Too Many Pictures!! You've got a lot of digital pictures, now get the only picture frame you'll ever need. I Wanna' Feel the Music What kind of music do you feel like? XPod can provide it for you. It Just Burns Me Up!! Some things you can do to get a good CD or DVD burn. Gmail Does It All! There's a lot more to Gmail than just getting your email anywhere. Give Ya' a Little Smish! One more scam that we've all got to watch out for. This one's on our cell phones It's Not Nice to Label People A couple of free or cheap ways to get your stuff back if it's lost. Typhoid Mary of Computers Don't plug in that USB Drive you just found laying around the office. Dipping Your Oar In!! Finding your way in a world full of travel options. Hard Drivin' Guy Where we've been and where we're going with the ubiquitous hard drive. Ask a Local! When you're ready to take a trip check out the locals are saying Turn Your Carburetor and Cough!! Taking your car's pulse and more! I Just Can't See It! Keeping people who are looking over your shoulder from getting a loot at your stuff. Thou Shalt Not Pass!! More Passwords than you can shake a stick at! I'm Making a List!! A Nation of List Makers gets a new tool! Couldya' Play that Back?? Getting Satellite Radio, MP3s and a Recording Device all in one package To Tivo or Not To Tivo! How to make an old PC in to your very own Tivo Box Time to Get Real! The pitfalls of Window's Genuine Advantage Just Mousin' Around! Pressing the envelope of Mouse technology Logitech has come up with a real winner. HiJack, LoJack, What's the Difference? Getting your Laptop back when it's been stolen. Get Outta' Here Recycle that Cell Phone or get ready to pay the price. Make It Last Baby! Making your iPod's battery last as long as possible It's So Quiet!! What to do when you speakers stop speaking! Off the Reservation! Fighting back when your software starts stepping out on you. Drip, Drip, Drip!!! It's getting slower and slower on your Wi-Fi Connection. Here's how to pick up the pace again. You Can't Get There From Here!Getting the data flowing again on your Wireless Network Can You Hear Me Now???If you're using Skype to make and receive calls there's finally a headset that actually works. My iTunes Runneth Over! What to do when you've got too many iTunes! Just Give it a Boot! Getting Windows up and running on Intel based Mac IMAP, UMAP, we all Map! A Different Way of receiving and Organizing your Email Click Helper Some devices for making your Digital Camera experience a little better! I Spy WiFi Keeping an Eye on things via Wi-Fi It's All About My VU Looking at Movies and TV Shows on your iPod with the coolest Goggles around. Not Enough Quarters!! What happens when a vending machine gets delusions of grandeur! I'm Givin' It Away Keeping somebody elses nose out of your business! What You See is What You Get!! The headache of matching what you see on your monitor output to your printer just got better. Take a Note! Throw away your note pad and dump your tape recorder. iPod U is here! You Look Great!!! The Videophone for people with deeper pockets than me! Where Are You??? Keeping track of your kids no matter where they are or what they're doing. Peepin' N' Hidin' Are you looking for some place to get some cool Podcasts? Well you came to the right place. The Cookies that Wouldn't Leave! If you are religious about deleting your cookies you need to take a closer look. There's a super cookie on the horizon. Yummy, Yummy!!! Here's a really tastey way to keep track of what you find on the net. Now Where Was I??? Online calendars that you can share with everybody Just Picture This!!! There are lots of places you can share your pictures on the Internet. Here are only some!!! It's Gone!!! Who ya' gonna' call when your datas gone away?? Ontrack that's who!! Getting Your Video Seen! Your Video looks great, but how about getting it seen by some people? Wanna' Big Mac??? When your Mac and your PC just gotta' get together. Keep it Really Simple! Getting your news delivered to a computer near you! Emailing from Anywhere Getting all of the features of Outlook Online wherever you are! Just Let Me Drive Very cool technologies to keep you on the road and out of trouble. Just a Blip on the Radar!! Sharing your videos on the Internet! Ever Wonder Where You Were?? Google Maps aren't the only game in town. There are other very cool map sites. If It Walks Like a Virus and Talks Like a Virus.... What to do if what's attacking you hasn't even been catalogued yet!! C'mon Back!!Retrieving those files and photos that have disappeared off of Data Cards. Is that a Move in Your Pocket???Getting video on your iPod. OH MY!!! These Layers Take the CakeGoogle Earth is the greatest, and by checking out the Layers you'll get even more joy out of it. How Many Peas in a Podcast??? Getting your sonourous tones out there for the world to hear! Snarfed, Jacked & Bugged.... Getting the Bluetooth Genie put back in the bottle Whose Looking Over Your Shoulder??? Trying to keep your stuff secure in a public place can be a real exercise. Home Movies on Your iPod! Getting those home brewed movies of yours on your brand new iPod. Be In Control! Have you ever wanted to reach out and take control of somebody's computer? Well here's how for free! Generous to a Fault Keeping your wits about you when giving generously Sling Went the Strings!! If you want to keep in touch with what's happening on your TV at home, you need Slingbox. Stuff You Can Get on Your Phone When it's time for you to move on you should give my friend Alohabob a look. I Want It All NOW!!!! Getting one device that can take care of all your communication needs ain't easy, but it may have just arrived. It's Just Over the Verizon!! If you use Verizon for your Cell Phone provider you've got some interesting possibilities. You Oughta' Be In Pictures Online Photo Services are a great way to print and distribute your photos Your Website is Ready! When you've got to have a website and don't know where to begin! Getting Everybody on the Same Page Sharing a Calendar with the whole family or business. I'm Falling, I'm Falling..... What to do when your laptop runs into a bit of trouble!!! When Cheap Ain't Good Enough! Free Resources for your computing woes! ..and then it was gone!!!Backing Up your SD Equipped Palm OS Device couldn't be easier. Instant Network!!Setting up a network on the run has never been easier! If You're going Phishing, better take a Net!! Toolbars to fight back against Phishing Scams ..and it's a right to the Jaw!! Our networks are under attack. So, what are we going to do about it?? you want to use! Stuff Worth Noting Stuff you can get for your Notebook that it'll just love you for! There's Nothin' On TV! Getting TV on the Internet 24/7 Now Zoom IN!!! Getting a better look at everything in the world. How Smart is Your Battery?? Batteries that are smart enough to actually know how much time they have left. Where Ya' From'??? How to keep track of who is looking in on your website From Anywhere, to Anywhere Send and Receive Email from anywhere! Looking Over the Next Hill The next great thing may arrive before the scheduled next thing has gotten here! Real Control Freaks!! There's got to be a way to control more than one computer with one keyboard and mouse. Doesn't there?? Capture Those Fading Memories Putting your old VHS onto DVD. Wanna' See my Etchings! Are you tired of gluing labels on CDs? If so, check this OUT!!! This Sreamer is a Screamer! Getting cool sounds to every corner of your house! And On Your Right!!!! When you're looking for somebody to show you around a town, who better than a celebrity? Website Ya' Gotta' See The Coolest sites out there that nobody knows about! I Can't Hear You! What to do when you've got to just Pump Up the Volume! Google is Everywhere! There are lots of ways to keep in touch with Google even when you're on the go. Good News, Bad News! Finally, getting a new cell phone doesn't have to be a real headache! Information for Free! Getting the 411 on what you wanna' know! Let's Get Together! There's got to be a better way to get people together than everybody piling in an airplane. Maybe WebEx is it! Back and Forth! Moving Stuff back and forth from your office to your home! Now, Where Is It?? Some thoughts on actually finding what you want using a Search Engine. When Code Goes Bad! What you can do to find Bad Code and put it on the road to recovery! The Attack of the RadioShark Iruising on your computer and listening to the Radio. WiFi On the Move! If you're on the road much and like to take your laptop along. You need to read this! Picasa is Free Casa! A great free solution for organizing all your photos and video clips! Which Flick to Pick??? If you can't get Leonard Maltin to go with you to Blockbuster, here's the next best thing Where's the Clicker?? The Person who controls the "clicker" controls the world! Look At Me When I'm Talking To You!! The Time of the Video Phone has finally arrived. It's Too Big!!!! When what you want to send can't make it through your ISP it's time for Dropload! No More Excuses!!The simplest, easiest to use backup drive ever! What are Your Lookin' At?The latest incarnation of Apple's iPod is all about pictures. Skip to My Loo Things you can do when your CD stop playing! Gathering By The Fireside Telling stories and swpping lies. Sharings some pictures and a song or two Computer.....Make Dinner! Stuff that computers can do around your house other than playing video games. Collecting Your Thoughts How to keep track of all that stuff you've been collecting for all these years. What Do the Drums Say? The hunt for a great GPS device may be over. A Very Touchy Subject! Navigating in the PDA World without seeing where you're going Hello, Click, Hello, Ugh!! Some thoughts about making those Phone/Camera pictures look a lot better. What's Your Password? One of the very real problems people have with computers is keeping their passwords private. So let's take a look at some options! Start Playing Around! Playing Games any time, anywhere!! Lights, Camera, Action!!! Some tools for making your own DVDs. It's Good to Share!! Having a Shared Calendar, Contacts or Tasks with Outlook Cool Stuff for Your Phone! If you've gotten a new phone lately it's pretty cool, but there's even more cool stuff you can get to make it even better. Having It All Playing your tunes, listening to FM and recording voice. How Cool Is That? Looking in on the Homefront! Some thoughts for keeping your stuff safe from the outside world. Is It Hot in Here?? If you spend a lot of traveling around with your Laptop or Wi-Fi equipped PDA it would be good to check into Hot Spot Providers. The Games Afoot Getting friends and family together to play games isn't like it used to be A Real Kick in the Side!! T-Mobile's original Sidekick gets better with Sidekick II It's Getting Dark In Here It's been said that the movie doesn't start until the lights go down. So, wouldn't it be cool to just hit one button and have all your lights dim just as you start to roll the opening credits on your DVD? Where are My Tunes? When you've got a pretty large music collection the problem becomes where are my tunes when I want them? iPods On the Road Taking your iPod on the road has just gotten a whole lot easier. Everybody Needs a Roady! When I played music a roady was definitely a cool thing to have. Well there's a new Roady that I may just have to get! Stick It Over There!!! Attaching your electronic gear to you car and having it stay put! Just Keep Talking!! What could be better than making long distance phone calls for free? NOT MUCH!!. The Road Warrior Tool Kit Everything you need to do battle out there on the Road of Life. An Internet Boom Box An idea whose time has come. The Internet Boom Box is on the march and coming to a store near you! Tag You're It! Radio Frequency Identity Tags are everywhere. Here's an interesting way to use them with musical instruments. The Digital Safe! If you're looking for a way to keep your stuff safe from prying eyes, especially on the road, this could be just the ticket! Stick It In Your Ear! Sticking your cell phone in your ear seems like a good idea! Be Popular at Parties!!! If you're looking for a way to be popular at parties this may just be your ticket to happiness! Things to Make Your iPod Cooler!!! With anything as popular as the iPod you knew it was only a matter of time before somebody came up with stuff to go with it. Work, work, work!!! Things you can do with your PocketPC other than work your fingers to the bone PowerPoints On the Go! Boy am I tired of schlepping my PC around to give PowerPoint Presentations. But look what I found for an alternative. How'd They Get My Email Address??? Did you ever wonder where spammerrs get a lot of the email addresses? Mileage Wizard With gas prices soaring here's a cool little program to track what you're putting in your tank Pretty as a Picture! Some thoughts on how to take better digital pictures It's a Real Wow Have you ever thought how cool it would be to take some of your photos and make a real work of art out of them? Power for Days!! Keeping the power turned on for your laptop. What a Pal??? For those of you looking for work there's an online scam of which you need to be aware. Keeping the Nasties Out!!! Security is the biggest word in PCs today. here are some thoughts on how to keep your data secure. Stuff Ya' Gotta' Have!! Video Goggles to check out DVDs on the run, and a hand cranked generator for breathing life into dead batteries. The Outlook is Cloudy But Clearing The most panicky call I get is when someone has lost their Outlook Database. Here are some thoughts on what to do. Theatre in Your Pocket Carrying your movies, photos, music and anything digital with your wherever you go! The Virtual Garage Band Apple Computer has come up with a very cool piece of software for the Mac that is the Virtual Version of the Garage Band. Flash This Just In Google has a very cool feature that allows you to get news alerts on any subject you want. Dick Tracy's Wrist Communicator?? Everything you need to know to get you through the day right there on your wrist. Stuff You Can Do Before You Call Tech Support Part 1 There are a lot of things you can do before you call Tech Support to insure a smooth resolution of your problem here are some of those things Stuff You Can Do Before You Call Tech Support Part 2 Some more stuff you can do before you make that call Is That a Mac in Your Pocket?? Pocket Mac, now Pocket PCs aren't just for Windows Users anymore. It's All in the Cards With all the formats for memory cards there has to be a way to simplifiy the process of getting your data transferred to where you want it to go. Feeling Good!! Some thoughts for avoiding Repetitive Stress Injuries while putting in long hours at the computer. Reach Out and Touch Someone Wherever you are you can access your files, folders and directories with GoToMyPC!! Geek On the Go!! What the best dressed geek will be wearing for 2004! We'll Leave the Door Open For You!! One of the really bad things that worms and viruses do is leave a door open so bad folks can come on in. If you'd like to know how to make sure your doors are all locked please read "We'll Leave the Door Open For You!!" Say What??? This Casa Article is about all those abbreviations that people use on their Email. Now you can finally figure out what the heck someone is trying to tell you Quick Tips to Click Some Quick Tips for speeding up and simplifying your computing experience. Where Am I?? One of the coolest add-ons for PDAs is Global Positioning. With these devices you can pinpoint exactly where you are on the globe. Tell it with Photo Story Probably the coolest and cheapest piece of software I've seen late is called Photo Story. Check it out! Out With The Old I know a lot of you got new computers over the holidays so here are some thoughts about what to do with the old machines Movin' Stuff Around With a lot of you getting new computers I thought it would be a good time to talk about ways of getting your old stuff on your new machine. So How Smart is Your Phone??? The Merger of your PDA and Cell Phone may be complete. SmartPhone by Microsoft is pretty cool.. So.... Where Are They???? Your second shot at making me happy for the holidays of 2003.. I'm Makin' a List for You!!! Okay, I know you're all incredibly grateful for all the columns I've written for you today, so I took the liberty of writing out my Holiday Wish List for you. Who's Looking Back At You?? One of the cool features of Windows XP is the ability to make a screen saver with all your favorite pictures. Here's a How To, on how to make that happen How Hot is Hot???? Finding a spot that you can hook up to the Internet with your wi-fi capable Notebook or Handheld Managing Your Contacts Scan your business cards into your database. The Shade Tree Mechanic Is Back Remember how much fun it was working on your own car? With a PDA and some software you're back in business The Goo, Goo, Googley Toolbar The Google Toolbar, one of the greatest free things to come down the pike in a long time. Tech Support is Everywhere Who you can call when there's nobody else to turn to for help with your computer or software. Throwing Out the Trash With all the spam, viruses and just unwated stuff pouring through your email inbox here are some more suggestions for getting rid of them I Can't Search Yahoo Spybots are out there trying to get into your machine and report back to their evil masters What Drugs are You Taking? Have over 2800 perscription drugs right in the Palm of your hand with ePocrates Don't Download that Update A message from Microsoft might not really be real. What to do about updating Microsoft products. Why Won't it Fit on the Page? If you've every been frustrated by not being able to print what you see from an Internet page there's an answer. Computing on the Move Getting connected in a wireless world. VoIP Long Distance calls over the Internet, what will they think of next??? The Twin Towers of Evil An unholy alliance appears to have been forged by the spammers and virus writers. Firewalls and you Ways to keep people out of your stuff! Back to School Computer Time What kind of computer should you get for your young student going off to college? AvantGo Free magazine subscriptions. Get 'em while they're hot!!!!. Talk to Me This is your opportunity to get something on the planet to listen to you with about a 93% accuracy. 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