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From the start Gmail supported https connections which insures a secure, encrypted connection to Gmail’s server so that someone with access to the network you’re using couldn’t eavesdrop on your connection and capture the mail you’re reading. However, Google doesn’t force all users to use the https and allows people to stay connected to Gmail […]

Photographers create a hundreds, if not thousands, of 10-20MB files a day and storing these images safely has become a challenge.
Personally I use several backup methods to insure I don’t loose any of my images. I have three Western Digital My Books, two NAS drives (which are aging and due for failure,) and I […]

Amazon.com is offering $10 off of purchases of $50.00 or more through July 21.
There is a slight catch, you will have to pay for your order using the same Bill Me Later service I told you about last week and enter the promo code: “BMLSAVES” at checkout.
Most items sold by Amazon.com (not third party […]

My wife hasn’t stopped raving about Endless since one of her friends told her about it. She tells me they have all the big name brands Handbags and Shoes at the lowest prices anywhere and she should know the way she shops!
Endless offers an unprecedented amount of perks such as free overnight shipping, free return […]

Amazon.com has inked with Bill Me Later to pay for orders without using a credit card.
The first time you place an order on Amazon.com and choose Bill Me Later at checkout, you will be prompted to answer two quick questions and accept the terms. Bill Me Later will verify your information within seconds and […]

Hanging picture frames can be a royal pain, especially frames that require multiple wall hooks.
Before the existence of fancy laser levels or cool tools, like the ones I’m about to show you, my grandfather taught me how to use scotch tape and string to make it a little neater than marking pencil lines directly […]

With the economy the way it is, more and more people are falling behind and getting harassed by debt collectors but there are things you can do to make them stop.
CNN reports the first thing you should do when contacted by a debt collector is demand proof of the debt.
If a debt collector contacts […]

It’s time for my favorite summer-time activity; barbecues! While you might think you already have everything you need to throw a great barbecue here are ten items that can make barbecuing tastier, easier, and much more fun.

Weber 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Kettle Grill
      Personally, I much prefer the classic, complex, smokey flavor that charcoal […]

CNN, in partnership with CareerBuilder.com, published an article, “8 worst things to say in an interview and it got me thinking about all the awful things I’ve heard people tell me when they were interviewing for a job.
When I used to run a bowling center and bar I had some prize winners interview for positions. […]

I’ve always loved my Leatherman multi-tools which combine a knife, wire cutters, and a pair of needle nose pliers into a small convenient, portable, and pocketable package but they were heavy. So heavy that they could easily pull down your pants if you’re not wearing a belt.
Because of their heft I ended up stowing […]

The Barkings blog at SmallDog has posted instructions on how you can pair your Apple Remote with your Mac.
It’s pretty simple and took more time to find the remote than to actually do it and confirm the pairing.
First you need to be about 3 or 4 inches from your Mac. Point the remote at […]

A List Apart has published the results of a very extensive test to determine the most effective way to size text on web pages but still be reliably resized in the broadest range of web browsers and operating systems.
In short, they found that:
Sizing text and line-height in ems, with a percentage specified on the body […]

Are you prepared for emergencies? Everyone should have an emergency preparedness kit that includes at least the following:

One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days

A three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra […]

Two new domain search tools make finding the perfect domain a bit easier and instant.
Instant Domain Search and Ajax Lookup both check to see if any domain you type in is available as you type it.
Ajax Windows is a bit slower than Instant Domain search but Instant doesn’t check as many extensions. With Ajax […]

If you’re overwhelmed by the amount of email you receive, Merlin Mann’s Inbox Zero process for productive email management is for you.
Mann spoke at Google on Monday to explain his Inbox Zero concept and how you can process your email through actions. The video has been made available by Google:

Tags: email, business email, email […]

Is your laptop or notebook computer looking grungy? It doesn’t take a lot of effort to clean it up and make it look new again.
Turn off, unplug the notebook, and remove the battery before starting. Then use a very lightly damp clean rag to remove the worst of the dirt. Start on the screen, then […]

Typically the official bookstore for your school doesn’t have the lowest prices. In fact, most overcharge even on used books.
You can save a lot on your textbooks this year with these special links to Amazon.com’s Textbook Store
New Textbooks: For a limited time only, save up to 30% on over 100,000 new textbooks. You can […]

No one likes getting a speeding ticket and even a minor traffic infraction can skyrocket your insurance. If you play it smart you might be able to talk yourself out of one or even beat it, if it comes to court.
For starters watch this video for some of the most basic tips to beat a […]

My eyeglasses are driving me nuts! They’re always dirty and I’m sick of all the smears.
Microfiber cloths and lens cleaning solution work great until the cloth has been used a dozen or so times, then it just starts to smear my glasses even more. This continues even after throughly cleaning those cloths as instructed. […]

If you operate a Web site with a message board or have a blog with a large amount of daily comments, your site can benefit from also having a chat room. A chat room can allow your site’s visitors to get to know each other and is the best way of fostering a dedicated community […]