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Most closets are just the right size to stash a workstation away in and offer one very enticing feature: the ability to shutter your desk away at a moments notice.
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Windows only: Application launcher 7stacks adds the Stacks functionality of Mac's OS X to 
Windows/Mac/Linux: The final version of the Firefox is starting to show up on Mozilla's web site, and some readers are reporting update notices. Here are a few links and how-tos you should check out before downloading that browser.
You don't need to install a deep fat fryer in your kitchen or apprentice at a burger stand to get homemade French fries worthy of great praise. The key is soaking your sliced potatoes and using the right oil.
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Everybody already knows that middle-clicking or Control-clicking in Firefox opens a link in a new background tab, but reader Raghav points out that you can also open a link in a new foreground tab instead.
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At your work station you can use a wire basket under your desk to stash cables or other containment strategies. What about for cables you take with you for laptops and portable devices?
Sure, Windows has a tool for restoring your system back to a previous state, but it isn't a comprehensive solution. This week we want to hear how you restore your computers back from the brink.
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A poor night's sleep is almost guaranteed to negatively impact your day, but you don't have to get all your winks in one shot. Consider the "siesta" sleep method and other schedules to get in more quality shut-eye.
For many people, the Internet's countless web sites, viral videos, and other distractions just can't be overlooked, despite important goals to meet. To that end, WebWorkerDaily outlines some tips for getting compulsive 
Reader Dan writes in with a small but interesting tip: You don't have to right-click on the taskbar buttons to activate 
Today is National Handshake Day, so take a moment to brush up on your shaking etiquette and learn how to send subtle and not-so-subtle messages with the your hand-to-hand style.
Not one to be outdone by Microsoft's 
Every modern browser implements the Ctrl+L shortcut key for easy access to the location bar—and now you can use the same shortcut in 
Whether you head 30 or 3000 miles away, you'll want to bring back great photos of your vacation. The New York Times posts questions and answers on how to achieve great vacation photos.
If you'd like to hands-on and make your own bread, but need a little more guidance than a recipe, this simple bread recipe with step-by-step photos is a good place to start out.
