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If you are ever looking for free how-to-videos on just about any topic (even Preparing For A Road Trip, How To Buy A Domain Name, or How To Get Out Of A Car Without Showing Your Knickers, check out WonderHowTo.com.
According to the WonderHowTo.com website…
“WonderHowTo.comis a community-fueled, search engine and directory for Free How-To Video. With [...]

Here are 5 tips on what not to wear on a plane from the MSNBC.com story What not to wear on a plane by Christopher Elliott…

“April. 28, 2008 - Shorts. High heels. Cologne. Even if you’re just an occasional air traveler, you probably know better than to wear any of those on board. Heavy perfumes [...]

If you frequently need to send large files with clients or if you frequently need to store large files as an online backup, check out DropSend’s online service.
According to DropSend’s website…
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If you frequently travel yet want to be able to access recorded or live TV programs (including HD programming), check out Hauppauge’s WinTV-HVR-950 lightweight USB TV reciever.
According to the Hauppauge website…

Watch high definition ATSC digital TV or analog cable TV on your PC or laptop screen. ATSC HD is the over-the-air high definition TV standard [...]

Here are some tips for Daily Etiquette by EmilyPost.com…
Holding the door: Whoever gets to the door first holds it for others.
Getting off an elevator: The person closest to the door exists first.
Helping to put on a coat: Anyone having trouble putting on a coat or sweater should receive some help, regardless of gender.
Paying for a [...]

If you are fan of Windows XP and have been hesitant to switch to Windows Vista, you will be happy to know Microsoft may extend the Windows XP sales deadline past June 30, 2008.
According to the Associated Press story Microsoft may extend Windows XP sales by Aoife White…
“April 23, 2008 - Microsoft Corp. CEO [...]

 
 
Here are some tips for When it’s okay—and not—to use more personal greetings by EmilyPost.com…
“The Peck on the Cheek: Men and women should refrain from kissing in business situations, since even an innocent peck might be misconstrued. The exception is when people know each other quite well, especially when they greet each other at a [...]

 
 
 
If you frequently check your bags at curbside when traveling, I thought you might find the MSNBC story Checking your bags curbside? It’ll cost you by Harriet Baskas interesting…
“April. 17, 2008 - Are you looking forward to using this year’s tax rebate for travel? Try not to spend it all on a plane ticket and [...]

 
 
 
If you use the Nike+ system during your workouts, you will be happy to know Apple is planning for iPhone syncronization and WiFi support.
According to the Engadget story Nike+ going WiFi and 3G, headed to iPhone…
“The Nike+ system will “definitely” extend beyond the iPod nano to support the relatively bulky iPhone and iPod touch. Interestingly, [...]

 
 
 
If you are pulling a late nighter at the office and need a snack, what do most people do?… they head to the vending machine… however vending machines are not known for their healthy offerings… therefore I thought you might find the Real Simple article How to Make Smart Snacking Choices on the Go’s take [...]

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