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Practical tips and tricks to take your tech gear and computing skills to the next level.

by Melanie Pinola

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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Learn how to use Windows 8 with Microsoft's "User Training Brochure"

Posted May 29, 2013 - 01:06 pm

Because some of the controls on Windows 8 are not exactly intuitive
Consumerization of IT, how to use windows 8, tip
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
Consumerization of IT, filters, gmail
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
Consumerization of IT, computer classes, free
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
Unified Communications, encryption, privacy
Tested: The fastest and most reliable online storage and syncing services

Posted May 20, 2013 - 11:32 am

Two reports compare Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. SkyDrive vs. Amazon Cloud vs. Box
Consumerization of IT, amazon cloud, Box
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.
Consumerization of IT, amazon prime, deals
All the amazing things Google just revealed at Google I/O

Posted May 15, 2013 - 03:46 pm

Google has unleashed a host of impressive new features for Android, Chrome, Google+, Search, and Maps
Consumerization of IT, Google, google chrome
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
Consumerization of IT, Amazon App Store, amazon coins
How much computer memory you actually need

Posted May 10, 2013 - 01:18 pm

Installing more RAM is one of the easiest, least expensive upgrades you can do. But it's not always worth it.
Consumerization of IT, memory, ram
How NSA spies hack Google to find confidential information

Posted May 09, 2013 - 01:56 pm

You too can search like a spy.
Consumerization of IT, google hacking, Google Search

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AMD pushes forward with new video cards and a few surprises

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Microsoft's Security Essentials isn't the best antivirus program, according to Microsoft

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Valve completes its trifecta of announcements with the Steam Controller

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Keep your old Facebook posts out of search with this one settings change

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BRIC Nations Plan Their own "Independent Internet"

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