Most people don't yet regularly use video calling on their smartphones, according to a recent PhoneDog poll. But the practice is becoming more common. You probably know that FaceTime, which allows face-to-face video calls, is built into the...
Wish you could go back to school along with your kids? You can (and this time around you'll get to skip gym class!). Put your brain to work at your convenience by checking out these cool online courses and...
Online sample sale sites are a great way to snap up designer goods (everything from shoes to home décor to trips abroad) at a discount. Many of these sites require an "invite" or referral link (or claim to require...
When you download free web browser add-ons (think of them as apps for your web browser), you can make your everyday internet-using experience a lot better. Mozilla Firefox, our browser of choice, is the leader in add-ons: they just...
Working out alone can be pretty, well, lonely--and less than motivating. Let one of these sites serve as your "gym buddy" and you may notice better results; plus, these sites can make wellness fun. Mindbloom turns achieving goals...
As smartphone ownership has increased, so have the chances for theft, data loss, and viruses. Luckily, there are new ways you can protect your device. If you subscribe to Apple's MobileMe (which syncs your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and...
If your cell phone bill is consistently higher than you think it should be, some online tools can help you analyze and reduce it. First of all, check out CNET's quick guide to your cell phone bill, which...
The iPhone 4 is still brand-new, so the market isn't yet jam-packed with accessories. But manufacturers are hurrying to come out with add-ons for the slim new phone. Here are some of our favorites. MoviePeg, $7.53 This stand...
If you manage a small office, you're lucky because you have the flexibility to run it with cool web tools. Our favorites streamline everything from billing to backup. Online Backup: Mozy If you work from home, you know...
You no longer have to fly across the country to meet with clients: These web conferencing and virtual meeting tools help you hold your meeting without leaving your desk....
Grocery shopping may not be your favorite chore, but these tips and tricks can make it easier and faster: The Grocery Game is a service that matches the lowest-priced products at your supermarket or drugstore matched with manufacturers'...
This week, Steve Jobs officially revealed the iPhone 4 which comes with a longer battery life, video chat/calling and a bunch of other stuff to make you look twice. Thinking about upgrading, or taking the iPhone plunge for...
Ah, summer vacation...but first, you have to get to your destination, and with kids, computers, and luggage in tow, that can be a hassle. These gadgets, priced from $1.99 to $350, will make your trip easier, more fun,...
While you might automatically turn to the Internet to purchase MP3s and DVDs, most people still drive to the drugstore to pick up razor blades and toilet paper. But now online retailers are making it easier, and cheaper,...
Graduation is around the corner - what are you getting the graduates on your list? Wow them with these fun, unusual, and really useful digital gifts. Flip SlideHD, $279.99 The newest Flip handheld video camera shoots up to...
You've got your iPad, now it's time to dress it up with some fun new accessories. Retailers are just beginning to roll out these add-ons, so you can expect to see more of them in months to come....
You've mastered Facebook and Twitter. Next up: Location-based social networking. So how does it work? Here are the details on a few apps you may have heard about: Foursquare has apps for iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, Android, and other...
No wedding planner? No problem: Planning weddings is much easier than it used to be because the Internet is here to help (although, no, you don't have to be like this couple and live-Tweet your wedding!). For save-the-dates, and...
Tons of major retailers are offering free wireless internet these days, so if you're carrying your laptop around town it's easy to find a spot to check your e-mail. Here are spots offering free wifi now, along with...
You know about Evite already, but tons of other sites can also help you with your party planning - including more than just sending invitations. Zoji helps you manage events for different groups of friends, send invites and...
A paperless office... house... life is a dream for a lot of people, but it's hard to know where to start cleaning out all that dead-tree clutter. However, some good online resources can help. First, figure out what...
If you're not using rebate sites when you shop online, you're paying too much! In case you're not familiar with these sites, they're basically shopping portals--when you shop through them (by clicking on a link to OldNavy.com through...
You know you should back your computer up regularly, but you just haven't gotten around to buying an external hard drive yet...Sign up for an online backup service and you'll never have to worry about losing that important report...
Getting sick of your same old iTunes library? You can legally listen to tons of new music free by checking out best online radio stations and streaming music sites--all you need is a computer (well, and a pair...
It's a multitasker's dream: Internet on the airplane, so you can get work done or watch movies you actually like on that six-hour flight from New York to LA. Airlines are just beginning to roll out the service,...
If you're sick of hefty cable bills eating chunks out of your checking account, it's worth taking a look at free online services to see if you can save some cash. Use BillShrink to save money on cell...
Making phone calls via the web can save a lot of money, and in many cases, it's completely free. Considering shedding your landline or just want to give the technology a try? Check out these services. Skype is...
Apple announced it's new tablet computer in January and everyone's got questions. Here are the most important ones (for now) answered.What Is It? The Apple tablet is called the iPad. "Quite simply it works like a hybrid between...
When it's already dark at 4 PM and snow and wind are shaking the windowpanes, don't hide in bed and wait for spring--let there be light right now with these gadgets, which will chase the winter blues away....
A few online tools to make your day-to-day life easier: Backup all your online accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, Flickr, etc.) with Backupify--sign up free through January 31. Online backup tool Carbonite backs up your entire computer and stores...
It only takes a few minutes to help out your favorite cause online. At The Extraordinaries, take just a few minutes to complete a micro-task for a cause you're passionate about (for example, tag photos for a museum...
Facebook apps aren't limited to playing Farmville--they can actually be useful! Here are a bunch you might want to install: Divshare lets you send documents, photos, music, and video to your friends individually or post them for download...
The ecosystem for Twitter add-ins is incredibly rich. Here are a few that are especially useful. Twittercal lets you connect your Twitter account with your Google calendar. TweetBeep sends you an e-mail alert when somebody tweets about you...
It's no secret that it's easy to make New Year's resolutions, but hard to keep them. Bloggers offer memory hacks and other tips to stick to your resolutions this year. The Happiness Project offers five tips for planning...
The TSA, weight restrictions, new draconian in-flight regulations ... today's air travellers need all the help they can get. These tiny items are always great for the road warriors or world travelers on your list (or yourself for...
Bringing your netbook along when you travel this holiday season? PCWorld's Mobile Computing blog has a guide to using a netbook on a trip, including fun games that can run on "wimpy netbooks." NetbookBoards.com likes the iGo Netbook...
Should you be using Twitter to boost your career? Of course, now let's get started. First of all, don't miss Twitter 101 for business, the official company guide. And Twitter and LinkedIn have now joined forces. Chris Brogan...
No need to haul out the handheld calculator (if you even have one anymore)--you can make all kinds of cool calculations online. For the basics, don't forget the calculators built into Google, and figure out someone's time zone...
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