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- How to Improve Windows Vista's Performance
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- Turn Windows Explorer into a Power Tool with Stexbar
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-08-01
- New Stuff for BlackBerrys: iTunes Sync and Windows Live Messenger
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-24
- Create Adobe Illustrator-Style Vector Graphics with Free Creative Docs .NET (Windows)
- 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,...
- Blog posts 2008-07-22
- Copy Files Faster with TeraCopy (Windows)
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-18
- Get Your Cheat Sheets Right Here
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- How I Fixed Some Vista Productivity Pitfalls
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-15
- Making the Switch from Windows to Mac
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Back Up Your Windows Mobile Device with PIM Backup
- 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,...
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Back Up Your Windows Mobile Phone with Free Dashwire Service
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- Microsoft Officially Pulls the Plug on Windows XP. Now What?
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-07-01
- Will Windows Vista Kill My Productivity?
- 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....
- Blog posts 2008-06-25
- Do More with Evernote (and Get an Invite!)
- 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 ...
- Blog posts 2008-06-13
- Access Frequently Used Commands in a Flash with Windows-Key Shortcuts
- 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,...
- Blog posts 2008-05-16
- Uninstall Windows Apps with Ease with Revo Uninstaller
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- CEOs Beware: New Anti-Lobbying Law Takes Effect Today
- Starting today (April 21), CEOs had better start paying more attention to how they conduct and report their lobbying efforts. Big-time failure to do so could result in fines up to $200,000 and five years in prison. Taking effect is the grandly-titled Honest Leadership and Open Government...
- Blog posts 2008-04-21
- Add iPhone-Style Web Browsing to Your Windows Mobile Smartphone
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-04-16
- Add Web Links to Your Treo/Centro Applications Screen
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-04-15
- Should You Replace Pricey Photoshop with Free Paint.NET?
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-04-07
- Block Unwanted Calls with Call Firewall (Windows Mobile)
- 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...
- Blog posts 2008-03-31
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