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Chrome: In their continued pledge to speed up the web, Google's launched a new Chrome extension called Speed Tracer designed to help developers diagnose what's slowing down page loads. Web developers have likely seen similar tools in the past—like...
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In just a few weeks, 2009 will be behind us—and likely your checkbook will be happy to see it go. But before the holiday madness ensues, take a little time to prep your pocketbook for a richer 2010. Between layoffs, furloughs, budget cuts, and...
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Google Docs already has an option to export every document you check off, but checking them all off is a time-wasting pain. Now it's much more simple to grab everything, 2 GB at a time, in zipped-up files. The Digital Inspiration blog points out the new...
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Like using the pinned tabs feature in Chrome but wish you could make your pinned tabs permanent? Combine the --pinned-tab-count command switch magic and a list of your favorite pinned web sites to do just that. Note: We highlighted this tip in a tips box...
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A "Hulu for magazines" is around the bend, APIs are key to the future of music, and a web service uses the cloud to crack WPA passwords. Now's the Time, Finally: Publishers Announce Their "Hulu for Magazines." Next Up: Building It. The question is, what...
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Not everyone likes—or is good at—negotiating to get the best deal on what they want. Finance guru and author Herb Cohen says the process will be a lot easier if you keep three crucial variables in mind. Photo by Sklathill. Over at personal...
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Some folks swear by flashcards to learn a foreign language, while others rely on memory aids and mnemonics. Language education web site Memorista gives you both in one package. Memorista currently offers learning tools for 5 languages—French,...
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Right after the Mac and Linux betas of Google Chrome arrived, Google threw open the doors to its Chrome extensions gallery. Jump in, browse the most popular and highly-rated add-ons, and grab something good for your new browser. As noted, the big letdown...
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Gmail's Labs section graduates another feature into the mainstream today, pulling offline mail into the general settings pane. It's good news for Google Apps users without much Labs access, and it makes offline settings easier to access in Gmail. Now that...
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The Boxee team unveiled its upcoming beta release tonight. From the outset, it looks a whole lot more pretty and user friendly. Native search powers, media queues, much improved looks, and easier navigation are coming to computer-connected TVs soon. Boxee...
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Readers offer their best tips for finding other uses for phone charms, making the bed in the morning, and speeding up Firefox by clearing out unlikely caches. Don't like the gallery layout? Click here to view everything on one page. About the Tips Box:...
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A New York Times blogger puts together a dream email system, RSS' creator suggests better organization for torrent sites, and freaky-looking bar codes from Google might show up on your favorite restaurant's door very soon. It's Time To Make Phone OSes...
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iPhone: Say what you will about the iPhone as a device, but if there's one consistent weak spot for U.S. users (particularly in cities like New York), it's AT&T's service—specifically frequent dropped calls. Mark the Spot quickly reports your...
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Our readers are a savvy bunch who aren't likely to be taken in by an online scam—but we've all got those friends and relatives we worry about. Here's our definitive guide to helping them stay safe online. Photo from Futurama. When training your...
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Windows 7 features a guest account that can make it easy for friends and housemates to quickly check their email or the web on your system. Giving it a different name, however, makes it a bit more secure. We're not talking totally, hacker-proof,...