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Review: Azio Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

Fri, 06/03/2011 - 10:14
Actually, it works with iPhones, too, and any other device that supports Bluetooth keyboard input. But as an iPad keyboard, it rocks--though it's not quite as travel-friendly as some.

Take Organized, Actionable Meeting Minutes with This Simple Online Tool

Fri, 06/03/2011 - 06:00
It's critical to send meeting minutes right after the meeting is concluded. Thankfully, I just found a cool little Web app that makes this job a lot easier.

Cell Phone Radiation: How to Reduce the Risks

Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:28
Cell phones are unsafe. No, they're not. Yes, they are. Wait, what year is this? Oh, right, we did "cell phones are safe" last year. Time to revisit "unsafe" again.

New Tool From Xerox Analyzes Outlook, Helps Improve Your Productivity

Thu, 06/02/2011 - 06:00
A new tool from Xerox purports to tell you how you can increase your productivity by evaluating your own Outlook data. Surprisingly, it actually works.

Meeting Boy: 'I Couldn't Do My Job Without...'

Wed, 06/01/2011 - 10:11
Self-described "office malcontent" Meeting Boy earned Twitter fame by mocking his bosses and co-workers. Find out what tools he uses to keep his 130,000 followers laughing along.

Deliver a PowerPoint Presentation Online Without Web Conferencing Software

Wed, 06/01/2011 - 06:00
If you have PowerPoint 2010, you can "proect" your slide show across the Internet with just a couple of clicks. Indeed, you might even be able to drop your expensive conferencing system entirely.

Apple iCloud: The Hidden Business Advantage for Your iPhone and iPad

Tue, 05/31/2011 - 10:50
It's official: Apple's new cloud-based storage service will be unveiled on Monday. Even if it does nothing more than store your music collection, that could prove helpful. Here's how.

Edit Office Docs on the iPad with Comprehensive Cloud Storage and Collaboration

Tue, 05/31/2011 - 06:00
Here's an iPhone and iPad app that seamlessly integrates an impressive Office document editor with full cloud storage and desktop synchronization.

9 Hard Truths About Your PowerPoint Presentation

Fri, 05/27/2011 - 09:59
You may think you're using PowerPoint for good, but if you're committing one or more of these cardinal slide-deck sins, you've crossed the line into evil. Read this amusing takedown.

Beware: Formatting a Hard Drive Isn't Enough to Purge Old Data

Fri, 05/27/2011 - 06:00
Formatting a drive only hides the information from the operating system; it's all still there, and easily recovered in its entirety by anyone who invests even a little time in the process.

Soluto Kills Two More PC Frustrations, On Track for Utility of the Year

Thu, 05/26/2011 - 09:30
Already a champ at making your PC boot faster, Soluto now helps resolve application crashes and "lighten" your Web browser. Amazingly, it's still free. Get it now.

How Playing Games is Good for Your Business

Thu, 05/26/2011 - 06:00
There's mounting amount of evidence that you can successfully incorporate gaming elements into the workplace to get more productivity from employees.

Tim Ferriss: 'I Couldn't Do My Job Without...'

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 09:23
In the latest from our new series on the tech secrets of superstar entrepreneurs, renowned author and blogger Tim Ferriss ("The 4-Hour Workweek") reveals the tech tool he can't live without.

The New Easiest Way to Share Huge Files with Anyone

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 06:00
Isn't there just a way to upload a file and send someone a link, period? Preferably with no practical file size limitations? Yes, and yes.

This is Why You Need a Cloud-Sync Solution. Now.

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 15:08
Dead PC? Trashed hard drive? Virus attack? Problems like these don't have to bring down your data, as long as you're syncing it to the cloud. Here's how to get 5GB of free and easy storage.

Make Sure Your E-mail Gets Read By Important, Busy People

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 06:00
The important folks you're mailing -- venture capitalists, CEOs, journalists, and so on -- are virtually paralyzed with hundreds of messages each day. Your mail needs to rise to the top.

Calculate How Much Money You'll Save by Biking to Work

Mon, 05/23/2011 - 10:40
Two wheels are better than four, especially if you're trying to avoid pain at the pump. This simple calculator tells you how much dough you can pocket by two-wheelin' it.

6 Ways to Prevent Employees from Internet Distraction

Mon, 05/23/2011 - 06:00
Experts say that letting employees use the Internet at work is not always a bad thing, but unrestricted use of Facebook and YouTube can hurt the performance of critical business tasks.

Finally! A Tabbed Interface for Microsoft Office

Fri, 05/20/2011 - 11:38
A new Microsoft Office add-on finally brings tabs to everybody's favorite office suite. It works with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and most amazing of all, it's free.

Share Files with Your Team with this Secure Alternative to Dropbox

Fri, 05/20/2011 - 06:00
TeamDrive -- a new contender in the cloud storage space -- provides airtight encryption of everything you store online as well as robust collaboration tools.