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Hidden iTunes: The Five Best Keyboard Shortcuts
The five best ways to zip around iTunes without ever taking your hands off the ol' QWERTY.Hassle-Free PC
Use iGoogle to Keep Track of ‘Days Since’
How many days has it been since you replaced the furnace filters? A handy iGoogle gadget helps you keep track of these and other important events.BizFeed
Find Yourself on Google Latitude Without GPS (or a Phone)
With just a Wi-Fi network, your laptop can sense its location in Google Latitude and Google Maps.How-To
Google Latitude: An In-Depth Look
Take a walk through Google Latitude's location-tracking features, on the Web and on our BlackBerry.Hassle-Free PC
Use Google to Search Within One Site
A simple Google trick can save you time and help you search otherwise difficult-to-search sites.How-To
How to Safeguard Your Online Security
Use these tips to guard against security attacks related to your Facebook, MySpace, or Linked-In activity. Also, Bank of America's ShopSafe, Citibank's Virtual Card Numbers, and Discover's Secure Online Account Numbers make credit card-based shopping more secure.How-To
How to Keep Your Cell Phone Info Private
The ReCellular Data Eraser page shows you how to remove your personal data from an older cell phone before you dispose of the phone. Also: Is the Android phone the snoopiest ever?Mobile Computing
Macs vs. Windows Laptops, Sky-Fi, and Video Chat
More lessons learned from 2008: Mac laptops aren't necessarily more expensive than Windows portables, airplanes are the new Internet cafes, and more.Hassle-Free PC
Three Ways to Make iTunes Run Faster
Let's face it: The Windows version is a slowpoke. Here's how to give it a little speed boost.BizFeed
Add Custom Search Engines to IE and Firefox
Instantly search IMDB, Amazon, and more, directly from the browser's search bar.Hassle-Free PC
Add Missing Album Artwork to Your iTunes Library
Lend iTunes a helping hand with artwork it can't find in its own database.How-To
How to Unlock your iPhone 3G
The Dev Team has put out "yellowsn0w," the first official unlocking utility for iPhone 3Gs. Freeing yourself from AT&Ts shackles is but a few button-presses away. Here's how you do it!How-To
Search Engine Optimization for Your Web Site
These SEO tips can help you optimize the ranking of your Web site content in search results on Google and other search engines.Skeptical Shopper
Six Common HDTV Showroom Pitfalls
HDTV buyers beware: Things that you see or hear when inspecting sets in a store can be extremely misleading.Hassle-Free PC
Watch the Shows You Missed Last Night
Forgot to set the VCR/DVR? No problem. You can watch your show online the next day.Hassle-Free PC
Manage Multiple Gmail Accounts with Gmail Manager
Firefox plug-in lets you juggle accounts without all that pesky signing in and out.Answer Line
Is My Power Supply Powerful Enough?
While planning to buy a new, custom-built PC, Pinkston32 asked the Answer Line forum if a 750-watt power supply would be sufficient.Hassle-Free PC
How to Record Hulu Shows for Offline Viewing
A $40 utility makes it a snap to saving streaming video to your hard drive.Hassle-Free PC
Use Gmail to Fight Spam
Gmail already offers champion spam-filtering for Gmail accounts. Here's how to leverage it with non-Gmail accounts.Answer Line
Hey! I Can’t Hear My Youtube!
Joseph Schichtel wants to know why there's no sound when he plays Youtube videos.How-To
Quadruple Your Fun (and Productivity) With a Four-Monitor System
Think dual-display systems are the bee's knees? This quad-head setup will blow your mind.How-To
Six Hacks For Your Mobile Gear
Unlock your iPhone, supercharge your camera, and take your TiVo shows on the road for free. These six hacks unleash the hidden power in your mobile gadgets.
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Time-Management Tips for Mobile Professionals
The late Randy Pausch offered valuable lessons for managing our most precious commodity.Steve Bass’s Tips & Tweaks