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New Ways to Sync and Store

Once geared toward consumers, cloud-based services for storing and syncing files are now targeting business users. Here's the skinny on two of them.  Read more

Now Playing: Android 4.0

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon checks out how Google's highly anticipated new operating system, Android 4.0, stacks up.  Read more

Things I Can’t Live Without: Brit Morin

Essentials for DIY maven Brit Morin, founder of HelloBrit, a lifestyle website.  Read more

4 Great 3-D Projectors

Your presentations won't fail to wow the crowd.  Read more

Close-up: 50 Cent

The hip-hop star tries his hand at consumer electronics.  Read more

Need Help Handling Invoices? Try Pancake Payments

Co-founder of CXXVI Clothing Jon Contino reveals how this Web app helps him manage client invoices.  Read more

3 Tools for Conducting Video Interviews

Need to interview a potential employee via the Internet? Check out the latest tools for smooth video chats.  Read more

VenueRank: A New Gauge of Online Influence

Product spotlight: Here's a service that can help you determine your online social standing.  Read more

3 Best Airport Hotels for Luxurious Layovers

Facing a dreadful layover? Better hope you're in one of these three cities, which boast fabulous airport hotels.  Read more

App Review: Splashtop Remote Desktop vs. LogMeIn Ignition

Both apps offer a way to remotely tap into your office computer, but which is the best? Inc.'s John Brandon weighs in.  Read more

Changing Your Tune? Best Music Services for Businesses

Forget elevator music. Here are two services that offer businesses access to a wide range of fully licensed music.  Read more

Review: Which Touch-friendly Gloves Are the Best?

Find out which gloves are best for winter touch screen tapping.  Read more

4 Cool Touchscreen Computers

Check out these four second-generation touchscreen desktops, and find out which one is right for you.  Read more

Can You Hear Me Now? Best Tablet Headsets

Tablets like the iPad are great for frequent travelers, but you’ll want the right headset for making Skype calls and watching movies.  Read more

My Favorite Tool: Resumator

Skimlinks founder and CEO Alicia Navarro explains how she uses the Web-based hiring service called Resumator.  Read more

Movable Ink: A Fresh Approach to E-mail Marketing

Looking for ways to stand out in a sea of e-mail promotions? Check out this cool tool.  Read more

Why You Can't Live Without Siri

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon reviews Siri, the voice-command system built into Apple’s iPhone 4S.  Read more

New Salesforce Chatter Tools

A variety of new tools aim for better social integration, user engagement, and compliance on Salesforce Chatter, the private social network for companies.  Read more

A New Tool for Comparing Health Care Plans

Insurance Finder, a tool on Healthcare.gov, allows businesses to comparison shop for health insurance.  Read more

3D Printing: Now Cheaper and Easier to Use Than Ever

Someday, 3D printers may become as common as inkjet printers. Until then, there are affordable and easy ways to try them out.  Read more

Build a Killer Website: 19 Dos and Don'ts

If you do it right, your website can be the best marketing tool you have. Ilya Pozin, founder of the Web design firm Ciplex, on how not to screw it up.  Read more

A New Way to Track Online Purchases

Staying on top of online orders can be a hassle, especially during the holidays. Today, Slice launched an iPhone app that does the work for you.  Read more

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: The Worst Gift My Boss Ever Gave Me

We asked our Twitter followers to tell us about the worst gift they ever received from a boss. Some stories were as terrifying as seeing mommy kiss Santa Claus.  View slideshow

6 Business Travel Websites Not to Miss

New tools to make your next business trip a little less headache-inducing.  Read more

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Hot Tech Gifts

Wondering what to buy for those tech-savvy people in your life? These gadgets are the must-have gifts this holiday season.  View slideshow