IMO March 13, 2008
Posted by brandon in freeware, instant messaging, productivity.add a comment
there are a lot of players in multi-protocol instant messenging these days, but if you want something easy-to-use, no hassle, and web-based, you may want to check out IMO.
the service does not require any downloads. Other features like surf mode and video chat are unique to IMO… for now 
Google Calendar now syncs with Outlook! March 7, 2008
Posted by brandon in google, outlook, productivity, sync.add a comment
Google Calendar Sync allows you to sync events between Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar. You’ll be able to determine the direction of information flow, as well as the sync frequency. Staying on top of your Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar events has never been easier!
mini map sidebar February 23, 2008
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digsby February 22, 2008
Posted by brandon in Windows, freeware, instant messaging, productivity, software.add a comment
digsby is a new multiprotocol client for im, email, and social networks. it’s amazingly customizable and will synchronize all your personalizations between computers (e.g. home, office, laptop).
it’s currently in beta (you can use the beta code AskTheAdmin) if you want to play with it.
i’ve been using it for about a week now, and I think this is a winner (i was a big fan of Pidgin up til now).
oh, and it’s really cute.
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gDocsBar February 4, 2008
Posted by brandon in Tips and Tricks, firefox, google, productivity.add a comment
Use Google Docs and Firefox?
This sidebar extension for Firefox let’s you drag and drop document uploads to your Google Docs account and search and filter documents from the sidebar.
Neat stuff
toread – an email-based bookmark service December 3, 2007
Posted by brandon in Tips and Tricks, Website, productivity.add a comment
While I’m browsing I often email myself things to save or read more carefully later. Before, I would use the “Gmail this” bookmarklet to send things to myself, which is totally usable, but a little clunky and time consuming.
With “toread”, I just click a bookmarklet in my browser and it shoots the current page to my email. No muss, no fuss.
toread – an email-based bookmark service
Registration couldn’t be easier, just enter your email address and click “start now”.
GOOG-411 October 15, 2007
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Google’s new 411 service is free, fast and easy to use. Give it a try now and see how simple it is to find and connect with local businesses for free.
Dial 
(1-800-466-4411) from any phone
State the location and business type
Connect to the business for free
Done!
Watch a demonstration video at: 1-800-GOOG-411
Looking for a keyboard shorcut? October 1, 2007
Posted by brandon in Windows, linux, mac, productivity.add a comment
Keyxl.com is the largest online database of keyboard shortcuts in the world.
Our keyboard shortcut database is searchable by software program and covers all the major operating environments including Windows, Macintosh, Linux and browser-based applications.
Want to learn another language? September 26, 2007
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For FREE no less? There are eleven courses available already, including Spanish, French, Italian, and German. And I need to brush up in my Mandarin…
OpenOffice 2.3 available! September 18, 2007
Posted by brandon in open source, productivity, software.add a comment
