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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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How to turn iBooks into audiobooks

Posted Mar 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm

Hands-free reading built into the iPhone and iPad
audiobooks, ebooks
Search or browse your friends' Facebook photos with Bing

Posted Feb 19, 2013 - 02:21 pm

Where's that funny/inspiring/weird photo one of your Facebook friends posted ages ago?
Bing, facebook photos
How NSA spies hack Google to find confidential information

Posted May 09, 2013 - 01:56 pm

You too can search like a spy.
google hacking, Google Search
Last-minute tech checklist for emergencies

Posted Oct 29, 2012 - 11:28 am

You've got the food and water, the batteries and candles. Don't forget your digital emergency preparation as well. Here's a checklist and some recommended apps to keep you safe and prepared during Hurricane Sandy or any other emergency event.
hurricane, mobile apps
So now, yes, you can transfer Office 2013 to another PC

Posted Mar 07, 2013 - 07:30 pm

Customer feedback has forced Microsoft to change its Office 2013 licensing terms
Microsoft Office, office 2013
Over 90 advanced computer courses are only $10 each (normally $99) for a limited time

Posted May 23, 2013 - 12:44 pm

This Udemy promotion gives you a discount of about 90% for nearly a hundred online courses
computer classes, free
Feedly's updated RSS reader mobile apps make leaving Google Reader easier

Posted Apr 01, 2013 - 02:00 pm

The Google Reader replacement is faster, has a more compact view, and highlights your "must reads"
Feedly, Google Reader
Find all your receipts in Gmail automatically

Posted May 28, 2013 - 04:06 pm

The lazy way to keep track of your spending: Let Google gather your receipts for you
filters, gmail
Download Google Now for the iPhone and iPad

Posted Apr 29, 2013 - 11:30 am

Google's know-what-you-want-before-you-search-for-it app is finally on iOS
Google Now, google now ios
Think your Skype messages are secure? Nope, microsoft is reading Skype messages

Posted May 22, 2013 - 01:23 pm

Microsoft has been caught accessing Skype messages that are supposedly encrypted
encryption, privacy

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IPv6 Month

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PRIMER: Getting started with IPv6

HOW-TO: Planning a secure migration to IPv6

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Snowden's big truth: We are all less free

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