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How to Back Up Your Smartphone

Rick Broida — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:07 +0000

If you're not backing up your smartphone on a regular basis, you're asking for trouble. This guide teaches you the basics of smartphone backups.

Best Posts of the Week (Nov. 23, 2009)

Rick Broida — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:47 +0000

Here's your chance to revisit the best posts from last week -- or check out those you might have missed!

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Get $10 Cash Back with a Purchase Through Bing

Dave Johnson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:52 +0000

Bing is no stranger to giving stuff away in order to spread the word about search alternatives to Google. Now I've got news of more cash savings via Bing.

Get Your Copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Today

Dave Johnson — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:08 +0000

To get the Office 2010 Beta, visit the Office Web site, where you will need to log in with your Windows Live ID and copy a product key. Then download the 700MB installer and run. The whole process took me about 20 minutes.

New Pogoplug Adds Up to Four Hard Drives to Your Network

Rick Broida — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:04 +0000

Not that there's anything wrong with pink, but does CloudEngines really think women are going to buy a network-attached storage interface for hard drives?

Preserve a Web Page as a PDF

Dave Johnson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:24 +0000

Round these parts, I frequently need to share Web pages with co-workers. Sometimes it's fine just to send a link, but occasionally it's critical to freeze a moment in time. For that, I need to save the page as a PDF.

What is Chrome OS and Why Should You Care?

Rick Broida — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:24:58 +0000

Google officially took the wraps off its Chrome OS today, but you won't see it on a computer near you for some time. Until then, here's a video overview.

Turn an Extra PC Into a Second Monitor

Rick Broida — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Got a spare laptop sitting around doing nothing? Turn it into a secondary monitor for your main system and enjoy an easy, inexpensive productivity boost.

Getting the Most Out of Multiple Monitors

Dave Johnson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:48 +0000

When I recommend multiple displays, I get the same question every time: "What's it good for?" Well, here are four ways to make that second monitor pay for itself.