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Offline access to Google Docs
Google has been rolling out offline functionality for Google Docs giving you access to your files in the absence of an internet connection.
$40 Anti-(pretty much everything) for free
It is time for another commercial software freebie from the Gizmo Tech Support Alert, this time a top-notch anti-malware offering from Emisoft called A-Squared Anti-Malware 3.0 (Windows only)
Gmail/GApps email adds multiple session info
Google have begun to roll out a new security feature to all Gmail and Google Apps users and provides a breakdown of which computers have been using your account and when.
Free Commercial Back-up software
Titan Backup 2 is an excellent Windows only backup program worth $40, and for a short while you can get it free of charge with no strings attached.
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Want to help us with our new logo? Submit a winning entry and we will send you a free Samsung WEP 150 Bluetooth Headset along with our endless gratitude!
Convert anything to anything
For those frequent times when you need to convert a file from one format into another without scouring the web for a program that does it for you.
The time is right for home automation
We take a look at some new and exciting hardware and software for making your home work for you.
Access Bizhack.net from your mobile
Bizhack.net fans who can’t bear to stay away for longer than a few minutes will be pleased to know that we have just launched a mobile phone version of our site. Simply navigate to the normal address, http://www.bizhack.net, and our servers will automatically detect that you are using a mobile phone (Handy, Cellphone). Rather than [...]
Automatically check for updates with FileHippo
In addition to being an excellent resource for free software, FileHippo has now released a more meaty version of its free update checker. Simply install it on your Windows computer and it will check all of the software it recognises for updates. All of the results are neatly organised in a list in your web [...]
Most pointless application ever?
Our UK readers will be well aware of the fact that recently Spring has given up the ghost and turned into Winter again with snow falling all over the shop. Personally I’m a big fan of snow and if I had the sponsorship deal and some discernible talent, I’d be a professional snowboarder. Fate [...]
Virgle Announces Mission to Mars
In their most ambitious venture ever, Google and Virgin have announced their partnership – Virgle – to colonise Mars. According to the Google website here,
“Earth has issues, and it’s time humanity got started on a Plan B. So, starting in 2014, Virgin founder Richard Branson and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be leading hundreds of users [...]
Cross-desktop control with Synergy.
One thing that all the best inventions have in common is the “why didn’t I think of that?” feeling when you come across them. The elegance of the solution somehow obscures the intellectual leap that was necessary for its inception. This is the case with Synergy.
Many people now have more than one computer. A particularly [...]
Let Doodle.ch organise your meetings
Some very intelligent Swiss engineers are providing a simple and free method of getting lots of people to the same place at the same time without the need for complex calendars or multiple emails. Doodle.ch allows anyone to set up an event which gives any intended attendees a list of selected available times and [...]
Gabfire to the rescue!
Changing the look and feel of Bizhack.net is no mean feat, and something that the team here didn’t take lightly. The priority was to balance elegance with simplicity, readability and functionality. So when we chanced upon our current theme by Gabfire we were very excited because we knew that we had found “the [...]
Synchronize Google Calendar with Outlook
If you are a Google user as well as a fan of Outlook, you will be pleased to know that you can sync your Google Calendar with your Outlook Calendar.
Send free professional event invitations.
Whether its a Christmas party, the launch party of a new product, or a client networking event, the success of your gathering will hinge on the attendance on the day. First impressions count, and your invitations are the first crucial step to ensuring that your event is well attended.
Steal private data using Thunderbird
Thunderbird and Thunderbird Portable are quite simply excellent email clients. But Thunderbird’s vast array of features and add-ons doesn’t only increase your productivity, it allows you to indulge in more “nefarious” activities too.
Convert files to and from .PDF for free and with only an email account.
You don’t have time to find and install the software. You are not at the office where all of your programs and settings are tuned to your liking. But you need to convert your document from .pdf to word or vice versa. Doing it for free would also be a bonus.
How to: Create and Email a Free HTML Newsletter
You have a list of clients and you want a quick, easy and free way to send them your newsletter. We have already covered Scribus, but this time you actually want to put your content within the body of an email rather than as an attachment. Here is our surefire recipe for success:
A Free Alternative to Microsoft Publisher
Many, if not most businesses use newsletters to keep their customer base up to date. For small businesses, customer awareness can be vital for sustainability and growth. So if you are in the same boat, and don’t want to shell out serious money for publishing software, where do you turn?