Calling a company? Here’s how to avoid automated menu hell
We’ve all been there before. You’re calling your TV provider, bank, airline retail giant or government and you’re stuck in “voicemail hell.” You know, that never-ending phone system menu with touchtone or voice-activated prompts that could drive you crazy. Toronto-based start-up Fonolo has a free “deep dialling” solution, and now an iPhone app, too.
Classic Activision games land on GOG.com
Great computer games never die – they’re just reborn at Good ‘Ol Games (www.gog.com), a website devoted to resurrecting classic computer games.
32 of the most common passwords
Use a computer? Chances are you have passwords to log onto your PC, email program and perhaps websites like your bank and Facebook. But if you use any of these commonly-used passwords, change them ASAP.
Video: World’s first LCD-enabled greeting cards
Check out Pandigital’s line of LCD greeting cards — a world’s first, says the company — that places a 1.4-inch liquid crystal display (with photos you cn replace with your own) inside of a traditional greeting card. Is this something you’d buy?
CES 2010: Two hot new pocket cams debut
If you’re in the market for one of those “Flip”-style pocket-sized camcorders, new models from Sony and Kodak look quite promising, and each catering to different needs and budgets.
A few manufacturers debuted new “Flip”-style Flash-based camcorders
Send personalized digital greeting cards
Haven’t mailed out your Christmas cards just yet? No worries. You can send a digital greeting card via email with Grace Announcements’ Do It Digital cards. And no, it’s not one of those cold and impersonal e-cards you can find online. Here’s how this is different.
A Skater’s Take on Tony Hawk Ride
After reading a recent positive review of Activision’s latest skateboard video game, Tony Hawk Ride, I found myself wondering what an actual skater thought of it.
Keep a dedicated space for shortcuts with a launch dock
Grab a launch dock and cut down on the time you spend searching for frequently used programs and files.
The best free antivirus software for your kids’ PC
You don’t need to buy software to protect your child’s computer from viruses. Here are some free alternatives that work well.
Picasa 3.5 face recognition is a blast – and addictive
The latest version of Google’s superb photo organizing software delivers top-notch face recognition. In terms of family photograhy, it’s a game-changer.



