Friedbeef’s Tech

How to Backup Cell Phone Contacts

My main worry about losing my phone has not much to do with the physical phone itself – but rather the fear of losing my long list of contacts which I have built up over the years. Zyb is a free international service which allows you to backup and/or sync your phone’s contacts and calendar to [...]

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How to Recover Deleted Files

We’ve all gone through that sinking feeling. You empty your Windows recycling bin, only to realize 5 seconds later that you really needed that file you’ve just wiped from your PC. There’s no robust undelete functionality built into Windows – so what choices do you have? Handy Recovery (Commercial Software) This solution is an all [...]

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How to Rip DVDs and Convert Video Files

You shouldn’t have to purchase a movie twice. If you buy a DVD, you should have the right to watch it anywhere and in any format you choose, be it on your iPod, Zune, PC, or LCD TV. Sounds good, but how do you then go about transferring the media across platforms? Here are [...]

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5 Things Any Online Research Company Should Implement

Marketing without research is like trying to find your way in the dark, and I’m not just saying that because I have a research background! With low fieldwork costs, and high revenue potential, the online market research industry is a booming one judging from the number of companies springing up left and right.   Why Online Research? If you’re thinking [...]

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How to Minimize ANY Program to Your System Tray – TrayIt

All too often, I find that I have so many windows open at once that it can be hard to sort through the clutter.  TrayIt helps you sort through that same clutter by allowing you to minimize anything on your taskbar onto your system tray – All you need to do is hold down the CTRL [...]

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