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by Melanie Pinola

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Melanie Pinola is a freelance writer covering all things tech-related. A former IT admin and occasional web developer, she is also the author of LinkedIn in 30 Minutes, a Lifehacker editor, and the Guide to Mobile Office Tech at About.com.

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Where to sell your iPad or MacBook for the most money

Posted Oct 23, 2012 - 04:35 pm

Sell your now-obsolete iPad or MacBook Pro laptop for the most cash
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Disable the Windows 8 tiled start screen for good

Posted Dec 11, 2012 - 03:43 pm

Go straight to the Windows 7 desktop while enjoying all the benefits of Windows 8 with this utility
Make Google docs, spreadsheets, and presentations work offline

Posted Apr 26, 2013 - 01:37 pm

Google Drive is finally rolling out automatic offline access. Here's how to enable it.
These are the government agencies that can get your personal data under CISPA

Posted Mar 21, 2013 - 03:05 pm

CISPA, in a word, sucks. This list of agencies that can get your personally identifiable information under this bill is deeply concerning.
Own a Kindle Fire? Get $5 of free Amazon Coins to buy apps and games

Posted May 13, 2013 - 09:52 am

Amazon's virtual currency is a way to save on Android app purchases
Get a free year of ShopRunner 2-day shipping with an Amex credit card (save $79)

Posted May 16, 2013 - 07:00 pm

ShopRunner is like Amazon Prime membership, but for more stores, incl. Newegg and Toys R US. And free is hard to beat.
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How to turn iBooks into audiobooks

Posted Mar 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm

Hands-free reading built into the iPhone and iPad
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- audiobooks, ebooks
The clock is ticking for Windows XP and Office 2003 users

Posted Apr 08, 2013 - 01:18 pm

Microsoft has begun the countdown to ending support for these old versions of Windows and Office
Just stop 'liking' things on Facebook

Posted Mar 08, 2013 - 06:41 pm

What's the point?
Get a $10 Amazon gift card with an annual $10 Decide.com membership

Posted Feb 01, 2013 - 01:50 pm

Essentially, this premium price prediction and price guarantee service is free for a limited time

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