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Rick Broida has spent the last 20 years writing about technology in all its forms. A self-proclaimed cheapskate, he authors an eponymous blog for CNET. He is also a contributor to CNET's iPhone Atlas and the writer of PC World's Hassle-Free PC blog. Broida's book credits include the best-selling "How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld" and the more recent "How to Do Everything: Palm Pre."

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  • MagicJack Plus Vs. NetTalk Duo WiFi: Either Way, You Win May 24, 2012 at 3:09PM under Stuff We Like 0 Comments

    There's never been a better time to ditch your landline.If you're already paying for cable or DSL Internet service, you've got everything you need to kiss your local and long-distance telephone companies goodbye.Well, almost everything: The missing i...

  • 5 Free Apps That Can Help You at the Grocery Store May 22, 2012 at 12:08PM under Stuff We Like 1 Comment

    Ever wish you could get in and out of the grocery faster, easier, and maybe even smarter? You can, provided you're packing your smartphone.I've rounded up five apps that can seriously simplify your shopping experience. They're all available for ...

  • Get Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 for Free When You Buy a Laptop May 17, 2012 at 10:02AM under Spotlight Deals 0 Comments

    I'm not sure I've ever seen the words "Microsoft Office" and "free" in the same sentence. Guess there's a first time for everything.The deal works like this: Choose any of the 47 systems from the Microsoft Premium Collection and you'll automatically ...

  • iZon Remote Room Monitor Review: A Cheap, Semi-Effective Wi-Fi Webcam May 15, 2012 at 9:15AM under Product Review 0 Comments

    Unless you've figured out how to clone yourself, you can't be in two places at once. But you can keep an eye on, say, the baby's room, the babysitter, an elderly parent who's living on their own, an empty house, and so on -- even when you're not ther...

  • The Tech-pert: Three Tips for Craigslist Success May 10, 2012 at 3:00PM under Stuff We Like 0 Comments

    This won't always be possible, like if you're buying or selling a piece of furniture, but you should probably avoid giving out your address if you can. And if you have to visit someone else's address, bring a friend whenever possible. Use ...

  • Finally, a No-Contract Smartphone That's a Powerhouse! May 8, 2012 at 12:06PM under Stuff We Like 0 Comments

    I've long been a fan of Virgin Mobile's cellular service, if not its actual phones. The company offers no-contract plans that start at $35 per month and include unlimited (well, unlimited with an asterisk) data.But its phones, well, so far they've be...

  • Three More Tech Gifts Mom Will Love May 3, 2012 at 3:40PM under Holidays 0 Comments

    Recently I told you about three sweet-sounding tech gifts for Mother's Day. Of course, not every mom is into music. Let's take a look at three other gadgets that are sure to bring a smile to Mom's face.CeivaOne of the pioneers of the digital photo fr...

  • Three Sweet-Sounding Tech Gifts for Mother's Day May 1, 2012 at 12:40PM under Holidays 0 Comments

    Mother's Day is just around the corner (May 13, in case you haven't checked your calendar lately). Don't worry: You've still got time to find a terrific gift for Mom.Needless to say, I'm in favor of terrific tech gifts. And to me, there's nothing mor...

  • Get 7GB of Free Cloud Storage from Microsoft April 24, 2012 at 11:30AM under Freebies 0 Comments

    Cloud storage is awesome. It's like a hard drive that lives online, a place where you can back up important data, easily share files with others, and access documents and media on the go.Dropbox, the most popular cloud-storage service, offers freebie...

  • TiVo Cuts Prices on Monthly Service. But is it Enough? April 19, 2012 at 11:02AM under Stuff We Like 0 Comments

    Dear Comcast:Your DVR is terrible. I mean, really embarrassingly awful. It's functional, yes, but has one of the most unattractive and unfriendly interfaces ever. I threw up in my mouth a little bit just thinking about it.And you're not alone: a lot ...