This week we made the most of Google Voice (which just turned two), made significant improvements to your resumé, scored some free HDMI cables, and more. Here's a look back at this week's best posts.
How to Get the Most Out of Google Voice on Your Phone
Integrating Google Voice with your current phone is easily one of the best and coolest ways you can get more from your gear-whether you've got a phone with an official Google Voice app or not. (Incidentally, Google Voice also turned two today.) More »
Top 10 Ways to Rock Your Resumé
Whether you're looking for a new job or just pruning up your paperwork, one of the keys to nabbing the job you want is creating a successful resumé. Here are our top 10 ways to make sure yours stands out. More »
From the Tips Box: Free HDMI Cables, Android Volume, and More Command Prompt Shortcuts
Readers offer their best tips for getting free HDMI cables, and changing the volume in Android, and running recent commands in Windows. More »
Console Gaming Is Probably Costing You More Than You Think
We all know gaming consoles aren't exactly cheap, but the money you spend on the console itself is merely the tip of the iceberg. GameInformer breaks down the sometimes-unforeseen costs behind the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. More »
Make Yourself Some Extra Money This Weekend
Times are tough and money's tight so you have to get it where you can. No, we're not suggesting you swallow your pride and turn to prostitution. Instead, here are a few ways to make yourself some extra money this weekend...legally. More »
How to Make Your iPhone (or Other iOS Device) More Like Android
If you own an iPhone, chances are you genuinely prefer the feature set of iOS to Android, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't appreciate having access to some of Android's best features. This guide walks through setting up the best of both worlds. More »
Five Best PDF Tools
PDF is the de facto standard for electronic document sharing or distribution. There are many PDF utilities to choose from when you want to create, edit, and view PDF documents, but here's a look at five of the best tools for working with PDFs. More »
Dropping the Drip: How to Get Started Making Better Coffee
Like computers, coffee is complex, easy to sink money into, and attracts a vast swath of opinions. And like computers, there is a wise middle path you can walk to get top-notch coffee at home without spending MacBook-like money on brewing gear. More »
Make Your Bed in Less Than a Minute Using Military Tricks
If making the bed every morning seems like a difficult and tedious chore, weblog The Art of Manliness shares some tips on how to make your bed quickly and tightly using a few military tricks. More »
From the Tips Box: Multi-Monitor Windows, Reclaiming Disk Space, and Cycling Through Applications
Readers offer their best tips for swapping windows between monitors, reclaiming disk space when reformatting partitions, and a handy Alt+Tab alternative for Windows. More »
From the Tips Box: Flash on iOS, BitTorrent Interruptions, and iPad Discounts
Readers offer their best tips for viewing Flash sites on iOS, keeping your computer from sleeping during BitTorrent sessions, and paying a bit less for an iPad. More »
How Tablets Are Actually Great Productivity Tools
For all the criticism the iPad and other tablets get for being "just toys", they actually have a lot of qualities that make them excellent productivity tools-at times better than laptops or netbooks. Here's why. More »
How to Limit Visits to Time-Wasting Web Sites and Give Your Willpower a Break
Unless you've got the willpower of a monk, you've experienced this situation: You sit down at your computer to write a report, finish a presentation, or compose an important email for tomorrow. You open your browser for a little fact-checking, and before you know it, you've wasted an hour looking at sports recaps, cute pictures of cats, and your favorite blogs. Meanwhile, you've gotten nothing done. More »
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