Another option for storing (and sharing) files online, for free (basically – read on for details). Google & Gmail users: Google Docs has made “Upload any file” available. When signed in, click on “My Account,” then select “Docs.” You’ll see an introductory message like this:
Using the service is intuitive and easy. You’ll have the option [...]
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I have mixed feelings about this post, as it’s akin to airing dirty laundry. My experience with using the search function on this site has been frustrating, to put it mildly. Although I continue to tweak the site (mostly focusing on the Forum at present), I’ve never tackled the Search function as frankly it’s way [...]
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Warning: recorded with dangerously low levels of caffeine in my bloodstream! A few interesting things from the web, including a way to see Amazon Gold Box Deals that are of interest to you while eliminating all the crappy stuff which is of no interest.
Mentioned in the screencast: fatwallet; FeedSifter; iTools Free; and of course, Amazon. [...]
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Some of you know that I’ve been struggling with how to maintain the quality of the bag review photos on this site over the winter. A not-very-well-kept secret is that those photos taken this year (see the Tri-Star, PR4, CPA reviews – and others) were taken outdoors.
Shooting in diffused light (read: shade) minimizes moiré patterns [...]
About a year ago we purchased a Cuisinart “Grind and Brew” coffee maker for ~$170. For six months, it worked flawlessly. For the next three months, it became increasingly temperamental, occasionally refusing to turn on at all. At a little over 11 months, it made the full transition from coffee maker to large paperweight. I carefully carried it out to its new temporary residence, the trash can.
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If you’re tired of all the clutter on web pages and just want to focus on the content you’re interested in, check out Readability from arc90. It’s free, very simple, and installation takes seconds…
Readability : An Arc90 Lab Experiment from Arc90 on Vimeo.
You can download Readability here: Readability
NOTE: to return to the normal view of [...]
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