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If you are like me and frequently use Google for your online searches, then you will like these tips from Laptop Magazine on how to expedite your Google searches…
“You can make your searches exponentially faster if you know the right search terms. Google prods you along with its Cheat Sheet of Advanced operators and search [...]

Here is a good tip from Laptop Magazine on how to quickly find your spot in Microsoft Word.
“Want to to find exactly where you left a document the last time you saved it? Press Shift+F5 and you will. You can toggle this up to three times to see the last three places you made changes [...]

If you are looking for a quick way to put things on your to-do list when you are out and about, check out Kwiry.
According to the Associated Press story Kwiry service lets users text themselves reminders by Rachel Metz…
“August 15, 2008 - NEW YORK — It happens to everyone: A friend recommends a good book [...]

If you prefer the Blackberry over the iPhone, you will be happy to know RIM’s new Blackberry model “Bold” will likely be available in the US by mid-September.
According to the Associated Press story New BlackBerry expected within month in N. America by Rob Gillies…
“August 14, 2008 - TORONTO - The new BlackBerry model should be [...]

If you are still considering purchasing a new iPhone 3G, you will be happy to know Best Buy will be carrying it starting September 7th.
According to the Assosciated Press story Best Buy becomes first independent iPhone retailer by Peter Svensson…
“August 13, 2008 - New York - Best Buy Co.  will start selling the iPhone on [...]

If you are looking for a quick way to launch your computer programs, here is a good tip from Laptop Magazine on how to quick launch your applications from your keyboard…
“You can customize keyboard shortcuts to launch any of your apps on your desktop,  Quick Launch Bar, or from the Start menu. Simply Right click [...]

If you frequently need to capture and enter new contact info into Microsoft Outlook, do it with one click via Anagram’s software program.
According to Laptop Magazine, “Now you can stop relying on email searches to dig up contact info. Anagram is a nifty, memory-resident program that lets you capture information such as contacts, meeting dates, [...]

If you are frequently looking for a Wi-Fi hotspot when you are visiting coffee shops or traveling, check out the Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter HS20.
According to Laptop Magazine, “Save time and stay connected on the road with the Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter HS20.  This smart tool goes beyond simply detecting Wi-Fi hotspots wherever you are: [...]

If you are looking to make your business travel more productive, you will be happy to know that Delta Airlines is following suit with the other major airlines and will be offering internet access during flights in the near future.
According to the Associated Press story Delta to offer Wi-Fi on mainline domestic fleet by Harry [...]

If you need a break at work or a diversion while traveling, here is a review from USA Today by Marc Saltzman on the best iPhone games from The Apple App Store…
‘Texas Hold ‘em’
(Apple; $4.99; 9 stars out of 10)
Poker fans can now enter virtual tournaments and play against intelligent computer opponents (video clips of [...]

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