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Index of Craig Crossman columns

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12-26-2006

WIRELESS HEADS TOWARD THE NEXT SPEED HIKE

Collect old records? Craig has found a record player that converts them into digital mp3 files! It's the world's first turntable that plugs into your computer's USB port!
12-18-2006

RECORD PLAYER COVERTS VINYL RECORDS TO MP3

Collect old records? Craig has found a record player that converts them into digital mp3 files! It's the world's first turntable that plugs into your computer's USB port!
12-11-2006

YOUR EMAIL WILL SELF-DESTRUCT IN 10 MINUTES

Website asking for your email address but you don't want to give it out? But if you don't, they won't give you what you want. What to do? How about giving them a self-destructing email? You still get what you want and you keep your real email address safe! Here's how to do it.
12-04-2006

THE ULTIMATE PLAYER FOR YOUR IPOD THIS SEASON

The iPod is the hottest mp3 player going but Craig has discovered the ultimate player system for your little music box! Read all aboout the Concerto Table is this week's column!
11-27-2006

MORE HOLIDAY TECHNOLOGY GIFTS

As the holidays draw closer, Craig continues his search for the wildest technology gifts for the holidays! This time it's an improvement on something he suggested last year, and batteries with a twist!
11-20-2006

NETDISASTER WEBSITE OFFERS ONLINE STRESS RELIEF

As we approach the holidays, Craig seeks out more of the "fun stuff" in technology.  This week, Craig's found a website with a unique way of reducing your online STRESS!
11-13-2006

FAX MACHINE USES HI-SPEED INTERNET
Every kind of communication is going online these days such as TV, telephones and the like. So why not your fax machine? Craig's found one that can fax directly to emails and it's broadband-ready!

11-06-2006

HANDHELD DEVICE AND INTERNET DIAGNOSE CAR TROUBLES
Something wrong with your car and you don't trust what your mechanic has to say? Buying a used car and want to check it out for yourself before you make it yours? How about a way to check out your car before going on that long road trip? All of these things are possible with the hand-held CarMD, your computer and the Internet! Check it out in Craig's column this week.

10-30-2006

PODCASTING FLOURISHES, OLDER DEVICES CAN STILL CONNECT
Craig writes about podcasting, podfade, and how to use older recording equipment with your computer in this week's column.

10-23-2006

PICTURE PORTER CARRIES YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS
Digital camera filling up before you can get it back to your computer to download? Craig has found a device that stores, displays, shares and controls your camera's media cards without the need of a computer! Read all about the Picture Porter in this week's column.

10-16-2006

MOVE MORE EASILY INTO YOUR NEW PC
Do you remember the last time you got a new computer? Aside from the thrill of having something with larger capacities and more speed, try and remember what it was like having to move all of your existing software to the new one. If you don't want to face that traumatic experience again, read Craig's column this week.

10-09-2006

TRANSFER FILES OF ANY SIZE WITH EXISTING EMAIL ADDRESS
Have you ever sent an email with an attachment to someone only to discover that their inbox can't accept something larger than a few megabytes? Craig has found a way to email files of ANY size, for FREE! Check it out in this week's column!

10-02-2006

HOW TO TAKE BETTER DIGITAL PHOTOS
Now that you got that new digital camera, why not find out how to use it to take BETTER pictures? Craig takes you beyond the camera's manual and shows you how to! Actually, it's a website that has all kinds of ways to help you take better pictures, even find the right camera for you as well! Check out Just Show Me How To in this week's column!

09-25-2006

NEW AUTOMATED DISC PUBLISHER IS SMALLER, MORE AFFORDABLE
Have the need to duplicate lots of CDs and DVDs but you just don't have the time or motivation to sit there inserting them one at a time, burning, then printing a label and finally sticking it on? That's a lot to do for publishing just one disc. Now imagine having to do that for 20 or more?  But now Craig has found a better, affordable way to publish high-quality discs and do it right from your computer's desktop! Check out the new, small, affordable Bravo SE Disc Publisher from Primera in this week's column!

09-18-2006

TECHNOLOGY TRACKS YOUR LOVED ONES
Do you know where your kids are right now? Do you know how fast they're going to get there? These questions bring fear into the hearts of parents who live in our day and age. But now Craig has something that may help in the never ending battle to keep our loved ones safe. Read all about the Locator 1 in Craig's column this week!

09-11-2006

NEW SPIN ON MOUSE IS A REVOLUTION
Craig takes us down memory lane as he writes about the very first time he saw a computer mouse and the most important improvements he's seen in them over the years. Now he's found what's being called the "World's most advanced mouse" and it looks like Craig agrees! Check out the new MX Revolution from Logitech in this week's column.

09-04-2006

NEW OS RUNS ON YOUR WEB BROWSER
Want to try a DIFFERENT Operating System? Craig found one that runs within your web browser!

08-28-2006

WIRELESS MP3 PLAYER NEEDS NO COMPUTER
Craig has found the first new mp3 player that needs no computer! it gets its music over the air using a WiFi connection. But that's just for starters. Share your music with other players in your area or around the world! Read all about the MusicGremlin in Craig's column this week. It's going to be music to your ears!

08-21-2006

APPLE'S "TIME MACHINE" TAKES YOU BACK BEFORE THE ERROR
Are you part of the majority that doesn't back up their computers on a regular basis? If you own a Macintosh, Apple will be making it very easy for you in Leopard, its next iteration of OS X! Craig checks out "Time Machine" in this week's column!

08-14-2006

THERE'S LOTS OF HUBBUB ABOUT THIS SELF-DESTRUCTING HUB
Self Destructing Button USB Hub

08-07-2006

WEBSITE REMOVES TOURISTS, CARS, ANYTHING THAT MOVES
People walking by ruin your otherwise perfect digital camera shot? Craig has found a website that removes anything that moves in your pictures!

08-01-2006

THIS KEYBOARD IS THE LIGHTEST
Craig has found the world's "Lightest" keyboard and it's available now!

07-24-2006

TWO KEYBOARDS PROMISE A NEW TYPE OF EXCITEMENT
Craig discovers two new keyboards that aren't available yet but when they arrive later this year, you'll be ready to check them out!

07-17-2006

WEBSITE FINDS CONTENT VIA SPEECH RECOGNITION
Imagine being able to find any spoken word or phrase in an audio podcast. Not only would you have an incredibly useful search tool, you might discover new podcasts as well. Check out a website that lets you do all that and do it for free in this week's column!

07-10-2006

SMALL CORDLESS NOTEBOOK MOUSE HAS BIG FEATURES
Looking for a better mouse for your notebook computer? Craig's found one that he says is the best yet! It uses dual lasers and that's just for starters! Check it out in this week's column.

07-03-2006

YOU'LL FLIP OVER THIS KVM SWITCH
Craig has come up with a way for you to put that older computer to a better use. Why not use your old and your new computer together, using only one keyboard, screen and mouse? Learn more about a new kind of KVM switch you'll "flip" over in this week's column.

06-26-2006

NEW USB HUB CUTS A CORD
Cutting the cord is always a good idea when it means you have less of the bother attaching them to your computer. This week, Craig has discovered the world's first USB Hub! Check it out in this week's column!

06-19-2006

STORYTELLER KIT LETS PRINTER CREATE COMPLETE BOOK
Craig's discovered a way you can actually print a beautiful book using your ordinary inkjet printer! Check out Epson's StoryTeller in this week's column.

06-12-2006

"SPYWARE DOCTOR" MAINTAINS YOUR ONLINE HEALTH
It used to be that the worst thing you could catch from going online to places where you shouldn't be was a computer virus. Craig says now you're going to need a lot more protection. PC Tools' Spyware Doctor has the right medicine for your online excursions!

06-05-2006

DESKLOOPS MANAGES TOO MANY OPEN WINDOWS
Tired of having too many windows open on your desktop? Mac users have a built-in answer. But don't worry because Craig has a solution for Windows users too! Read it in this week's column.

05-29-2006

WEBSITE REVERSES CALLER-ID TO CALLER'S ADVANTAGE
Craig alerts you to Caller-ID Spoofing. No longer can you rely on what you see on your Caller-ID display. Websites let you go online and spoof, disguise your voice and even record the entire telephone conversation! Read on and be very afraid!

05-22-2006

OTHER PEOPLE'S TYPOS CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
Craig tells you how other people's typing errors can help you to find some of the best deals on eBay! Read it in his column this week!

05-15-2006

KAYAK.COM SEARCHES WEBSITES FOR BEST TRAVEL
You need to book a flight but where online do you go? Travelocity? Priceline? Expedia? Why not all of them and more, but do it all at once! You can with something called a "Meta-search engine." Check out Craig's column this week and just fly away!!

05-08-2006

TAKE YOUR COMPUTER'S SPIRIT WITH YOU
What make any computer YOUR computer? Mostly it's the software and data inside! Now you can capture your computer's "soul," take it with you and posses any other computer to make it your own. When you're done, you can exorcize it's spirit so that no trace of your computer's soul remains. But there's more. Read all about it in Craig's column this week!

05-01-2006

COMPUTER STOLEN? LOCATE, RETRIEVE AND DELETE IT
Worried your precious computer may be stolen? Worse yet, the data within your stolen PC may even be more valuable to you that the computer! But fear not. Craig has found a system that locates, traces and reports your stolen computer's exact location so law enforcement can get it all back for you!

04-24-2006

IT'S A BIRD, A PLANE, NO IT'S GOOGLE EARTH!
Soar above the clouds, fly like Superman.  No, it's not about the movie, it's Google Earth.  A FREE download that lets you view the country via satellite maps.  The animations as you travel will take your breath away! 

04-17-2006

NO MORE POST OFFICE LINES FOR STAMPS
Tired of having to run down to the Post Office when you realize you're out of stamps? Craig has discovered a better way! Print them on your computer! Really! It's called "Dymo Stamps" and as you'll see, they're really on a roll with this one!

04-10-2006

FASTER WIRELESS TO THE INTERNET
Looking for a fast alternative way to connect to the internet? The answer could be all around you. 3G cellular technology is a new way to connect and Craig tells you about the device that can make it happen!

04-03-2006

CELLSTIK MAKES A DIFFERENT KIND OF BACKUP
Craig has been telling you to make backups for years. But now he's saying the same thing but for something completely different! Check out this week's column.

03-27-2006

EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R340 IS BEST YET
Craig reviews Epson's latest color printer, the R340. It's the successor to last year's R320. How much better is it? Read on!

03-21-2006

APPLICATION LETS COLOR BLIND DISCERN COLORS
One out of 12 men suffer from some form of color blindness. But Craig has found a computer utility that can make life online a but more colorful. And eyePilot is also used by those without the affliction. Why? Read on!

03-13-2006

WEBSITE SENDS WEBSITE TO ANYONE
Craig has found a great way to email web pages to anyone for free! Why would you want to do that? Why not simply email the web page's address? Because websites CHANGE. This method FREEZES it in time so what you see is what the recipient will see. But there's so much more. And trying to use your browser to save a web page can be bulky as well as inaccurate. Read all about it in Craig's column this week!

03-06-2006

COMPUTER POWER BACKUP IS NO LONGER AN OPTION
Where will your computer be when the lights go out? Hopefully it will still be running! Craig continues to extol the virtues of having a battery backup to run your computer when the power goes away. Also he checks out the latest UPS from APC!

02-27-2006

SCANNER PEN IS SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT
If James Bond carried a pen, this is the one he'd be carrying! Check out the amazing DocuPen RC800 that scans in a full color page in around 4 seconds! Read all about it in Craig's column this week.

02-20-2006

ENDLESS VIDEO BECOMES NEW CLASS OF SCREEN SAVER
Craig waxes nostalgic on the old screensaver and discovers a new generation of them! Read all about the endless video screensavers in this week's column!

02-13-2006

SUMMARIZE MAKES SHORT WORK OF DOCUMENTS
Too much reading demanding too much of your precious time? Craig has a way that may save you countless hours of reading email, documents and more using your computer and Summarize! Of course, you'll have to READ Craig's column but THAT'S time well invested!

02-06-2006

INTERNET SERVICE TRADES YOUR DVDS
Tired of watching your same, old DVD movies over and over again? Why not trade them in for some fresh titles? With a new online services, you can for only 99 cents per trade! Check out Peerflix in Craig's column this week!

01-30-2006

3D GLOBE OFFERS STUNNING VIEWS OF OUR PLANET
Craig has found an inexpensive and beautiful alternative to one of those expensive globes sitting in your office! Read all about it in this week's column!

01-23-2006

APPLICATIONS AND ALL THEIR CLUTTER GET ZAPPED
Simply deleting an application may not be enough! Programs have all kinds of support files that can make it difficult to remove all traces of it. Fortunately, there's help. It's called AppZapper and Craig has the scoop for you in his column this week!

01-16-2006

LONG-TERM OPTICAL ARCHIVE SOLUTION FOR EMAIL, DOCUMENTS
Ordinary backups may not be enough, especially when it comes to emails and other important documents. Businesses typically destroy emails after a year or two via ordinary tape rotation. And magnetic tape is unreliable for the long-term. What you need is an automatic optical backup system and Craig's found it in Primera's OptiVault! Read all about it in this week's column.

01-09-2006

THINNEST MOUSE IS TECHNOLOGICAL MARVEL
Looking for that perfect portable mouse for your notebook computer? Craig has found an amazing new mouse that's the size of a credit card and nearly as THIN! It’s cordless, optical and fits into your laptop's PCMCIA slot so it can recharge itself! Read all about the MoGo Mouse introduced at CES this week in Craig's column this week!

01-02-2006

DEVICE LETS YOU LOCK UP THE INTERNET
Worried about where and when your kids go online? Craig's found a great way for you to literally keep a lock on the Internet! Check out this week's column and stop worrying.

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