Linux for Children
I recently took possession of a pair of older PCs – the natural consequence of nagging one’s older relatives to get something a little more “post-Columbian” – and of course my first instinct is to refurbish one as a Linu
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6 Best Tools to Find Someone Online
Here're the best tools for finding someone online - whether you're trying to reconnect with someone or verifying someone's background.
10 Tips for More Effective PowerPoint Presentations
“Oh no! Not another boring PowerPoint presentation! My eyes, my eyes…!!!” How much does it suck to be in the audience for yet another drawn-out, boring, lifeless slideshow? Worse yet, how much does it such to be the one
19 Free GTD Apps for Windows, Mac & Linux
There are plenty of great, free Getting Things Done apps out there. If you're a fan of David Allen's productivity system but can't do paper and don't have the cash for a commercial program, this is the collection of appl
The Quick & Dirty Guide to Personal Wikis
Personal wikis were a big fad for productivity geeks for a while, but that seems to have toned down a lot through 2008. Wikis are still incredibly useful, and can make you more productive. You can think of a personal wik
How to Survive as the Family Tech Support Guy (or Gal)
One of the most insidious pressures on tech-savvy people these days is the seemingly constant pressure to provide quick, top-quality computer and web support -- to our families. If you happen to do web design, system adm
Sending Emails Through Twitter
This is a bit of a roundabout way to do things, but if you would see some convenience in being able to send emails via Twitter , here is how I could see things going. I preface this little article by saying that you coul
20 Ways to Use Gmail Filters
One of the coolest things about Gmail is its filters -- set up properly, filters can add loads of functionality to your already-powerful Gmail account. Save time and space, rid your inbox of unwanted emails, and turn you
Uses For The Windows Key
Not immediately the most useful key on any Windows keyboard, the Windows Key generally creates more annoyance than good. But it is there, and can be useful. Although, barely. W = Windows Key W: Opens Start Menu W+ E: Ope
Cool Things You Can Do With Google
No one would argue the fact that Google is one of the most useful sites on the Internet. Unfortunately, most people only use about 3% of its power. Smart Google users, on the other hand, know how to turn Google into a qu
Wireless Extension Cords
If I knew these existed, I would have them all around my house. A wireless extension cord can beam to 300ft from a wall outlet to a satellite unit using microwaves in the 7.2GHz range - so it doesn't interfere with wirel
15 Coolest Firefox Tricks To Boost Your Productivity
Want to use Firefox efficiently? These 15 firefox tips and tricks can help you work smarter and boost your productivity.
Postful - Send Email to Mailing Address
After the Google Paper gag , I bet a lot of people were thinking, "That's not such a bad idea". Well, it would be useful if you could send emails to mailing addresses like normal letters. Or even receive actual letters i
Download: IHMC CmapTools - A concept map software
IHMC CmapTools is a software to construct concept map. What is a concept map? ... is a technique for visualizing the relationships between different concepts. A concept map is a diagram showing the relationships between
Counting Most Frequently Used Words
WordCounter is a web tool where you can cut and paste a body of text to the text boxes and counts the most frequently used words in the text. This is a quick tool for making sure the text does not contains any overuse wo