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KeePass

Until a single, decentralized password system becomes a reality, most of us have a username and password to remember for every site we frequent. So how do you remember 50+ passwords? Easy, just leave it up to KeePass – a free, open source password management application for Windows. KeePass remembers all of your online passwords [...]

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Earn Trust With Extended Validation SSL

Feeling insecure? Mike gives you the latest security update on SSL certificates.

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LocalCooling

Save the world while saving on your energy bill. LocalCooling is a Windows application made by Uniblue that optimizes your PC‘s power consumption by using a more effective power save mode. LocalCooling tallies how much power you’ve saved in detail and gives you full control over your power settings. Go on, see what you can [...]

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SXSWi 2008: Some Like It Hot

Technology Director Mike Wisian relives some of the spicier moments shared by the TradeMark team at South by Southwest Interactive.

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Belvedere Automated File Manager

File organization on a PC is always a challenge. If you have so many files on your desktop that you can’t remember what your wallpaper looks like, enlist the services of Belvedere — a mustached butler for your computer. Belvedere can organize files based on rules that you define. You can create rules based on [...]

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The Perfect Office away from Office

Tired of staring at the same old desk day after day? Technology Director Mike Wisian helps you pick out a new work space and a new perspective.

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PriceAmbush

When I make big purchases (or even medium-size ones), I am very patient. I hit up all the deal-finding sites, search for lowest prices, and monitor price drops daily. I am also a fool for wasting my time. Why do all the leg-work when there’s PriceAmbush? This service allows you to search for a product, [...]

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PC Decrapifier

You just bought a new computer. You take it out of the box, hook it up, and start it up for the first time. To your surprise, there are hundreds of trial programs "conveniently" installed for you. Sounds like you need PC Decrapifier. This little app seeks out and removes these unwanted programs, leaving your [...]

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A New Form of Spam

As if spam wasn’t bad enough already, a new form of spam is attacking Web site contact forms. Mike Wisian, TradeMark Media’s Technology Director, describes the problem and offers up some solutions.

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The Big Switch: My Experience in Migrating from PC to Mac

Mike, a long-time PC user, has finally made the switch. Last month he joined the legions of Mac users around the world when he purchased a shiny new MacBook Pro. What made him switch? No one really knows but he discusses his experience in this article and provides some helpful tips to anyone who’s thinking about making the transition.

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