Saturday, May 31, 2008

Tech | Google on Your Mobile | AllThingsD

No web-enabled cell phone? Here are ways to get directions, nearby businesses, short web searches via text messages. I've used the service w/ Google and it's slick.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Personal $ | Saving on Gas | AP

Time to revisit all the steps we learned back in 1973-1974 to save gas (if you don't remember, think OPEC oil embargo). Like checking tire inflation, driving more smoothly, removing junk from the trunk, etc. Here's the whole article - time to save gas and money.

Personal $ | Avoid ID Theft Cons | WSJ/Mossberg

Security software is necessary but not sufficient to protect against on-line identity theft. Those of you who've had security clearances will remember the old social engineering game. It's being effectively used to steal identities on-line. Here are some practical suggestions for staying secure and keeping the bad guys at bay.

Personal $ | Tracking Your Money | Mossberg

Here is what may be Version 2.0 software for tracking your expenditures. It's on-line and links with your banking, credit, investing accounts. Security seems to be well thought-out. If you're using Quicken, you probably won't change. But if you're looking for a less time-intensive tracking approach, this looks worth a try.