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Want your Microsoft Office docs to work on iOS? Here's Apple's compatibility checklist

If you've ever had to share Microsoft Office documents, you'll know the frustration when people open them in programs other than Microsoft Office. In an attempt to slightly ease the pain, Apple has...

Snackr: RSS headline news ticker for your desktop

Add a nice little news ticker to your desktop for all your RSS feeds with Snackr.

Get on top of email with a DMZ

Inbox out of control? Create a DMZ to give yourself a fresh start, while clearing out the old mess at a steady pace. 1

Active Inbox for Gmail

Use your Gmail as a serious system for tracking everything you need to get done with this free add-on.

Add features to Evernote with Trunk

The great synchronised note-taker can be made even greater by taking a look in its Trunk.

Take the Windows 7 calculator to another level

That built-in calculator isn't as simple as it looks; a few clicks can open up a world of science, stats and conversions. 1

How to secure your Gmail account

Hackers are professionals in their field who prey on unknowing (and sometimes even tech savvy) individuals. With the rise in hacks recently, it's time to check whether your Gmail account is secure.

5 Google Docs tips

Whether you use Docs as your primary word processor, a place to keep your files in the cloud or just a notepad for your online finds, these tips will help you get the most out of Google Docs. 1

How to back-up your Gmail account

A glitch at Google taught us the merits of backing up your online mail. Here are three simple ways to make sure your messages stick around.

Five tips for sorting Outlook mail

Outlook downloads most email into the inbox, which can fill up quickly. Finding what you need when you need it can become a frustrating chore, but with a few easy-to-implement sorting techniques, e...