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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
Windows Mobile smartphone users, suffer iPhone envy no more: Makayama's TouchBrowser brings finger-operated Web browsing to your device. As you can see in the above video, TouchBrowser effectively duplicates the iPhone browsing experience on Windows Mobile handsets (touchscreen models only, natch). Well, partially: You don't get multi-touch...
SharkLinks for the Palm OS lets you add Web favorites directly to your smartphone's application screen. Normally, to visit a bookmarked site, you have to find and run the browser, tap the favorites icon, and sift through your selections until you find the desired favorite. SharkLinks turns any...
Don't let the name throw you: Paint.NET is a Windows-based image-editing program, not a Web app. And it's a powerful one, too, with Photoshop-caliber features like layers, special effects, and plug-ins. Best of all, Paint.NET costs absolutely nothing. That makes it a no-brainer for any business user...
Feel like you're drowning in a deluge of phone calls? If you're a Windows Mobile smartphone user, you can block unwanted calls with Call Firewall. Compatible with Windows Mobile 5 and 6, this utility lets you configure your phone to handle calls in several different ways. For...
Do you frequently have to type the same lengthy phrases? Ever wish you could add different signatures to e-mail sent from different accounts? You can save considerable keystrokes by installing PhraseExpress, a freeware auto-complete utility that automatically inserts text when you type simple abbreviations. For example, suppose...
Search the Web in a flash with a new Google plug-in for Windows Mobile PDAs and smartphones. The software adds a Google search box to the Today screen, thus saving you the hassle of manually starting Internet Explorer, navigating to Google, etc. Just point your device's browser to mobile.google.com and you'll...
As a general rule, Windows Mobile devices and Macs don't mix. Eltima Software bridges the gap with SyncMate, a free tool that syncs your Mac's calendar, address book, documents, and more with your Windows Mobile PDA or smartphone. You read right: SyncMate is...
Problem: You've got a desktop in your office, a notebook that travels with you, and a need to access the same files and folders on both machines. Solution: Microsoft's newly updated Windows Live FolderShare, a free service that not only keeps folders in sync between two or more computers, but also lets...
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