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My New Best Friend

Let me tell you about my new best friend… HoeKey.

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10 Essential Windows Utilities/Programs to Install

I find it helpful to keep a list of the things that I need to install on a new or re-installed Windows system. I am going to list the specific apps that I install but also talk about them in a generic sense in terms of their function. Please feel free to comment on deficiencies of this list, or also why some of these things may not be needed.

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Everything But the Sync

Rumor has it that everything Apple does and the way they do it is based on what Steve Jobs thinks is best. Well, it's obvious that ol' Stevie-boy only owns one Mac because it's impossible to keep more than one in sync.

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The 10 (+2) Commandments of Geek Gadgetry

Over the course of my geek life, I have collected and used many gadgets. Some have been good and some have been bad. To shed light on what makes a gadget good in the eyes of a geek, I give you "The 10 Commandments of Geek Gadgetry."

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TV To Go, Revisited

For those of you who saw my post on TV On The Go and then followed or participated in the comments, here's the latest.

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Please Help Them, Mr. Jobs

Why can't anyone come up with a decent iPod interface for cars?

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Vista Second Impressions

Okay, I've been using Windows Vista on a few of my computers for the last few months, and I have to say, it's growing on me.

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Backup Strategy, Part 2

What is the proper way to backup an entire PC? Today we'll explore the methods I use to do a System Backup.

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Backup Strategy, Part 1

What is the proper way to backup a PC? Today we'll explore the methods I use and also look at some other potential methods.

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Email Woes

As a road warrior, I rely heavily on email. I use it to keep in touch with friends and family as well as to get work done. But I still can't find the perfect email solution.

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Hamachi

Once you know what Hamachi can do for you, there really is no reason not to use it. Hamachi is the best tool I've seen for the PC in a very long time.

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