Trustware BufferZone: Can You Ever Have Too Much Protection for Your PC? - 8/14/2008 Although it takes some getting used to, Trustware BufferZone creates a virtual area of protection on your PC where you can safely surf the Web, run applications, or open files without running the risk of infecting your computer.
Exploring Officing 2007: Creating Custom Headers and Footers in Word 2007 - 8/4/2008 Our latest Exploring Office 2007 article builds on Word's Building Blocks capabilities by tapping into the document properties and content controls new to Word 2007 to generate some very sharp-looking professional building blocks.
Windows Live FolderShare 2008: File Sharing and Syncing Made Simple ... and Free - 7/24/2008 Now in beta release, Microsoft's Windows Live FolderShare 2008 makes sharing and synchronizing files across multiple systems an exercise in simplicity no matter where they are. It also lets you share files with others outside your network and provides remote access to your own files while on the road.
Online Services: Storage and Collaboration Meet in the Cloud - 7/16/2008 Looking for a quick and painless -- not to mention, inexpensive -- way to share, edit, and store your documents and other files? If so, your solution might be found in the cloud.
Exploring Office 2007: Keeping Important Spreadsheet Information in Sight - 7/7/2008 The latest article in our Exploring Office 2007 series reveals how with a little imagination and skill you can have your cake and eat it too -- work on one part of a worksheet and see data in other areas of the spreadsheet at the same time.
Windows Vista Tips & Tricks, Part 3 - 7/1/2008
As we officially enter the Vista SP1 era, it's time to revisit our popular Windows Vista Tips & Tricks series with thirteen new Vista tips and secrets for getting the most out of Microsoft's latest operating system.
Adobe Media Player: Entering a New Dimension in the Realm of Multimedia - 6/19/2008 Better late than never, Adobe has leapt into the media-player field. Discover how the recently released Adobe Media Player stacks up against - and sets itself apart from - Windows Media Player and the long-time industry standard RealPlayer.
Exploring Office 2007: Finding Your Way with Word 2007 Fields - 6/12/2008 Our Exploring Office 2007 series reveals a handy new time-saving tool in Word 2007 that can perform repetitive tasks such as automatically inserting and formating data or marking the place someone needs to type into a template.
Three Things You Need to Know About Windows 7 - 6/5/2008 The next couple of years will usher in the next generation of user interface from Microsoft, Apple, and the Linux community, and it's going to be really, really cool.
Windows in a Box: Improving on Windows XP for Free - 6/2/2008 It's not often that you come across that one killer app or one great utility to make your job or life that much easier, but the freeware Windows in a Box is one app that certainly stands out as a little bit of bliss in a very busy world.
Exploring Office 2007: Discovering Dashboards in Excel 2007 - 5/23/2008 The latest article in our Exploring Office 2007 series steps through the process of creating a Dashboard chart and data display in Excel 2007 for more efficient analysis of and quick access to your critical information.
Exploring Office 2007: Building Word Docs Using Building Blocks - 4/24/2008 The latest article in our Exploring Office 2007 series reveals a handy new tool in Word 2007 that makes it easy to quickly add professional formatting options such as cover pages and headers and footers into your documents.
Collaboration Round-up: Comparing Online Collaboration Offerings - 4/22/2008 Collaboration software is all the rage in the mid-to-big business circles, but small businesses can reap the same benefits with software programs geared — and priced — for their needs. We take a look at three of more established offerings.
YouSendIt: Send Big Files Anywhere, Painlessly and Affordably - 4/16/2008 Sending large attachments to clients and colleagues via e-mail can often be a crapshoot for users. YouSendIt acts like your own private FTP site -- without the associated setup and maintenance.
A Buyer's Guide to Time-Tracking Software - 4/3/2008 Whether your livelihood depends on billable hours or you just want to get a handle on multiple projects, time-tracking software can help you be more focused and precise. Guest columnist James Martin offers a handy guide to what you need to know before you buy.
Business Plan Pro 2008: Put Your Busines Plan in Place with Ease - 3/27/2008 If you've got a great idea for a business, the first thing that you'll need is a plan. And to help with this, Business Plan Pro, now in version 11, offers an effective tool that can organize thoughts, analyze finances, and summarize your strategy.
Exploring Office 2007: Working with Shapes in Office 2007 - 3/19/2008 Our Exploring Office 2007 series continues with a look at how you can utilize the power of Shapes to create quite sophisticated effects that can be applied in Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007 as well as (to a lesser degree) Word 2007.
Three Wise Storefronts Offer Free Services - 3/10/2008 Ready to make the leap to online sales but you're on a tight budget? Shopit, FastCommerce, and KonaKart tout the very lowest possible price: free.
Exploring Office 2007: Experimenting with Excel's Pivot Tables and Charts - 3/3/2008 Our Exploring Office 2007 series continues with a handy guide to working with the powerful new Pivot Table and Pivot Chart tools in Excel 2007. While all too often overlooked because they appear to be complicated to use, these tools can summarize vast quantities of data in a meaningful way with only a minute or two of effort.
Best Mac Tools: Five Indispensable Apps - 2/25/2008 Guest columnist Michael Hall offers up a handful of Internet applications that every Mac owner needs to know about. Some have their flaws, but they're certain to enhance your daily 'net experience.
Exploring Office 2007: All the Makings of a Spelling Maven - 2/19/2008 There's a lot more to Office 2007's spell-checking options than first meet the eye. Our Exploring Office 2007 series continues with a look at the new spell-checking enhancements in Word 2007 and explores how you can adjust Word's built-in spell-checking capabilities for maximum productivity ... not to mention accuracy.
Exploring Office 2007: Error-Free Worksheets in Excel 2007 - 2/5/2008 While a mistake in a Word document may amount to no more than an embarrassing typo, a mistake in an Excel worksheet could result in a financial loss to the business. As the latest article in our
Exploring Office 2007 series shows, it's critical to understand the problems that might occur in your Excel worksheets and to take precautions to ensure that your worksheets are as error free as possible.
How Technology Will Improve Our Lives in 2008 - 1/23/2008 Technology often improves for technology's sake. Our man in Silicon Valley mulls what might be on the way in the realm of software and services to actually help users.
Exploring Office 2007: Hand-Drawn Charts in PowerPoint 2007 - 1/14/2008 The latest article in our Exploring Office 2007 series takes a look at some handy new features in PowerPoint 2007 for creating attractive hand-drawn charts that can give a visual boost to your presentations while still getting your message across to your audience.
11 Fearless Predictions for Free Software in 2008 - 1/8/2008 From KDE to the OOXML controversy to video drivers: a gaze into the crystal ball for free (as in "free speech," not as in "free beer") software.
Exploring Office 2007: Quick and Efficient Data Entry in Excel - 12/26/2007 There are many times in Excel when you find yourself entering the same data over and over again. In many cases, you can spare your fingers the work of typing and fast-track repetitive data entry. As the latest article in our Exploring Office 2007 series shows, it's all about working smarter and more effectively.
Microsoft Windows Home Server: Serving Up a Network for Your Home - 12/17/2007 Microsoft's new Windows Home Server offers features that are essential for anyone looking to run a home network: quick and easy file sharing, remote access, PC internet protection, easy-to-use image-based backup capabilities, and more. The best news is that WHS is so simple to use that even if you have no clue how to find your own IP address you can use this home server.
Trend Micro Internet Security 2008: Worry-Free Protection for Your PC - 12/10/2007 If you tend to worry while downloading and sharing files and visiting websites, you're not paranoid, you're simply realistic. And if you want plenty of protection for your data and PCs, Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 can provide it. The venerable program remains much the same in the 2008 edition but offers stronger protection against malware, more efficient scanning, and some interface updates.
Norton Internet Security 2008: Faster, Stronger, Edgier Protection for Your PC - 12/5/2007 They're everywhere and they all seem out to get you. No, this isn't some plot from a "B" horror movie; it's simply everyday computing with the never-ending deluge of viruses, spyware, and hackers out to hinder and at times cripple your PC. Fortunately, Symantec's latest Norton Internet Security 2008 release is better behaved and better equipped to handle malware and protect your personal data.
Exploring Office 2007: Learning About Lists in Excel - 11/29/2007 Excel offers a simple way to manage lists of data without resorting to the complexity of a database. Our latest article in the Exploring Office 2007 series shows you how working with lists functions in both Excel 2007 and Excel 2003.
ESET Smart Security: Ultra-Efficient PC Protection with Minimal Overhead - 11/20/2007 The European firm ESET, well known for its popular NOD32 anti-virus app, offers an alternative to the common "bloatware" seen in many of today's Internet security suites. The company's new ESET Smart Security product is a relatively compact security tool that provides broad and effective protection against Internet-borne malevolence with minimal overhead.
Synergy: One App to Control All Your PCs - 11/16/2007 Synergy makes it possible for users to share one keyboard and mouse with multiple computers running at the same time, even if the computers use different operating systems. And the best part? It's free.
Exploring Office 2007: Working Collaboratively in Word 2007 - 11/6/2007 Microsoft Word 2007 is a great editing tool to use when you're working with others on a project. Our latest Exploring Office 2007 article explores the features in Word 2007 that allow you to manage workgroup changes and contributions to documents.
ZoneAlarm ForceField: A Virtual Stunt Double to the Security Rescue - 10/31/2007 ZoneAlarm's new ForceField security tool creates a virtual surfing bubble around your online browsing activities, bouncing a veritable bounty of badness back into the ether and away from your PC.
