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Think you can’t avoid monthly telephone service charges? If you’ve looked into VOIP - voice over internet protocol - previously, the services have improved. I recently researched VOIP options/reviews. You can take your router / box with you when you move** and keep your number. There is, however, a new kid on the block called Ooma. Continue Reading »

When can the cancelled checks and tax returns be shredded? Yes, shredded. To protect yourself from identity fraud, do not put any financial documentation in the trash or the recycling. When in doubt, Continue Reading »

Here’s a homework manager for students with a Mac. It’s called SchoolHouse 2, tracks everything for you and is free. Trackable are your reading, projects, papers, and grades (which can be calculated). As the site puts it, this way you’ll have no surprises at the end of the quarter/semester. You can look at everything due a week from Friday or every due date for a particular class.

I’ll be searching for a similar application for PC users. Stay tuned.

Please be sure you’re backing up your hard drive or printing out the information daily. The only thing worse than dogs eating homework is the fact that hard drives crash!

Small but mighty is a Gmail find that can save you a lot of time. From anywhere in Gmail, click on the “?” and a screen will pop up showing you all of the keyboard shortcuts available when in Gmail!To turn on the keyboard shortcuts, when logged into your Gmail account, click on the Settings tab at the top right. On the General tab, several items from the top, you will see Keyboard shortcuts with buttons to turn on or off the shortcuts.Here is a link to the Gmail shortcuts page so you can print a copy.

Still getting SPAM? Getting more SPAM now than several months ago? Do you have too many legitimate messages going to SPAM? I recommend trying one of the following options.

Gmail. As noted in an earlier post, Gmail has the best SPAM filter around. It is extremely accurate. Many users now have all of their email accounts routed through Gmail to get the benefit of Gmail’s SPAM blocker. Gmail can be set up to send pop3 account mail as well. You still need an invitation to sign up for Gmail. Continue Reading »

Ever wonder whether you’re getting all of the information on cell phone, smart phone, Blackberry comparisons? Do you wonder whether other users are having the same issues with the phone that you have been having? I finally asked a Verizon sales representative to help me find a site where I could get the specifications on phones and compare them. Continue Reading »

Forgetting tasks or assignments? Whatever your current life role(s), one of these five options may suit your needs. With the exception of optional upgrades, all of these online options are free. Continue Reading »