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13Feb

4 problems and 5 solutions for using Gmail as online storage

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One common complaint I hear (and have) about Gmail and the entire suite of Google Applications is the lack of online storage.
The common solution thus far has been to e-mail yourself a copy of whatever file you want to store or transfer from one computer to another using Gmail’s generous 20 MB attachment limit. This [...]

Categories: Tech
28Jan

A simple way to get out of your cell phone contract (without paying the early termination fee)

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Locked into a contract with a carrier you’re unhappy with, with a phone that’s out-dated and falling apart with 11 months left to go? Paying significantly more than the advertised $39.99 per month? Well, if you happen to be AT&T or Verizon Wireless I have some good news for you. Both companies recently upped their [...]

Categories: Finances, Tech
06Dec

Spend less time in Gmail with shortcuts

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One of my huge frustrations when working on the computer is having to take my hand off my keyboard to do something with the mouse. Especially when that certain action could be done relatively easily using key commands.
Fortunately, when you are using Outlook or just about any other e-mail program, instead of removing your right [...]

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03Dec

What to do when email ceases to be productive

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As an admitted tech junkie, I had a bit of a startling revelation the other day. It is in regard to e-mail.
The whole concept of information being able to travel anywhere in an instant still amazes me when I think about it. The fact that someone on an island in the middle of the ocean [...]

Categories: Tech, Work
27Nov

Gadget charging: reduce the clutter

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While I haven’t tried this out personally, I think if I traveled more (or at all) I’d probably find $110 ($50 for the base and $10 for each custom charging cord) well worth the investment.
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