File Conversion: Safe, Easy and No Programs to Install

Zamzar offers a great service for those who don’t want to download potentially malware-laden programs to convert files from one format to another. Zamzar’s privacy policy is short, easy-to-understand, and fair. They make money from banner ads on their site and by upselling users to faster service with more options. But, the free service works well, if you’re willing to… Read More »

Oops! Sorry You Sent That Email?

Did You Ever Send An Email That You Wish You Hadn’t Sent? All Gmail users Let’s face it, EB and I exchange a lot of emails. Hers are often nasty and degrading and first reaction is to fire back with a volley of vitriol to burn her gnarly eyes. As soon as I send it though, I realize… Read More »

Jump Lists – Windows 7 and Windows 8.x

Jump Lists are a feature exclusive to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Jump Lists are handy because they show recently used files for an application or tasks related to that application, and let you access them quickly. Jump Lists can be accessed by right-clicking on an application’s icon in the Windows 7  and 8 task bar. There’s another… Read More »

With a Single Flake of Snow

With A Single Flake Of Snow With a single flake of snow, winter begins. Like that first faint shadow of twilight, we hardly take notice of it. It’s just another season in a lifetime of seasons; it’s just another snowflake in a long cycle of winters. The autumn leaves, glorious and resplendent, catch our attention as we hurry… Read More »

You Can Be Part of The Future of Gmail

Google is going to mail Gmail even better (we hope). Right now, by invitation only, you can be part of the future of Gmail, which Google calls “Inbox by Gmail”. You can be part of the team that helps make Gmail even better and even easier to use. You can be a pioneer! You can be an explorer… Read More »