Does your Vista-equipped notebook or desktop seem a little sluggish? (Joke answer: Of course it does, it's running Vista!) You may find salvation -- or at least a speed uptick -- in the Microsoft-authored Windows Vista Performance and Tuning guide. This 14-page document covers topics like disabling visual...
Microsoft sold 18 million Windows Mobile licences in 2008, two million short of its own goal of 20 million, the company said Thursday. The company blamed delayed launches from handset makers for the missed target. Though Microsoft wouldn't single out any cellphone manufacturers by name, analysts speculated that delays...
StExBar adds loads of great features to Windows Explorer, the stock Windows file manager. For example, it lets you create a new folder just by clicking an icon. It lets you configure hotkeys for commonly used commands. It can rename multiple files at once. And it...
Lest you think we're all about iPhones here at Business Hacks, we've got two -- count 'em, two -- new goodies for BlackBerry users, both straight outta RIM: BlackBerry Media Sync Nothing wrong with listening to a little music while you're working, right? This new utility for...
Regular Business Hacks readers know that the go-to freeware for Adobe Photoshop-style image editing is Paint.NET. What you may not know is that there's also a freeware application that can take the place of Adobe Illustrator: Creative Docs .NET. Available for Windows only,...
I don't know what Windows Vista's deal is, but it takes forever to copy files. Freeware utility TeraCopy promises to copy files much faster than Windows and not just Vista while adding extra features to the process. According to the developer, TeraCopy employs "dynamically adjusted buffers" and...
Over at MakeUseOf, they've compiled very useful keyboard shortcuts for Google search, Firefox, Gmail, Windows including Word and Excel, and Mac OSX. They're not searchable except once you download them as PDFs, but they are a great resource; In the Google page, I picked up a few tricks on how...
Online meetings can be an ideal way to connect with team members or even clients. DimDim offers free Web-based meetings for up to 20 people, and the attendees don't even need to install any software. A DimDim meeting can include audio and video conferencing,...
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the new-PC dilemma I was facing: whether I should desperately cling to Windows XP, bite the bullet and accept Vista as my new OS, or take the plunge to Mac. I was concerned about the productivity issues that might plague me with...
Backup, backup, backup. You just never know when data disaster will strike. If you're a Windows Mobile PDA or phone user, you can back up your entire device with the aptly named PIM Backup. Best of all, it's a freebie. The program archives not only contacts, appointments,...
When I think about giving up my trusty Dell laptop for a MacBook, I sometimes fantasize about how great it would be to have a machine that doesn't need constant virus scans. Or think about how awesome it would be to go through the day without being nagged by a...
When you sync your Windows Mobile phone with your PC, you're automatically getting a backup of your data. That's good, but Dashwire is better: It automatically backs up everything on your phone -- contacts, text messages, photos, videos, phone settings, and more -- to the Web, where it's accessible from any...
As you may have heard, yesterday was the end of the road for Windows XP -- the operating system most people really liked except for its gaping security holes. What does this mean for you and your business? AppScout offers 10 things you need to know about the end of...
I'm toying with the idea of buying a new computer. Mine is about 6 years old and despite a bunch of upgrades, it's barely limping along under the weight of all my applications and my penchant for multitasking. The trouble is, I'm gun-shy about Microsoft Windows Vista....
A Toshiba notebook PC preinstalled with Microsoft Vista Business offers you the security, mobility, and productivity enhancements you need to focus on what matters most, your business. Experience a world above and beyond Windows XP with a Toshiba notebook preinstalled with Windows Vista Business. Get the operating system of tomorrow...
Though still in beta, information-management service Evernote just rolled out a bunch of updates. They include: PDF support Encryption on Mac and Windows Drag-n-drop in Evernote Web New blog/Facebook widget for easy sharing of public notebooks Flock browser extension Faster synchronization ...
Any time you can keep your hands on your keyboard instead of reaching for your mouse, you're saving time. Sure, it might be just a few seconds, but seconds add up to minutes, minutes to hours -- and pretty soon you've got yourself an extra week's vacation. Okay, maybe not,...
How to put this kindly... Windows' built-in uninstaller sucks. It's slow. It's buried in the Control Panel. It doesn't always remove all traces of the program. Oh, and let's not forget that sometimes it flat out refuses to remove entries at all. That's why I'm a huge fan...
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