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15 Free Tools For Freelance and Home Office Workers

Posted on 6/15/2011 16:20 EST

Being self-employed or based at a home office means it's up to you to find the right web sites and services to make your workday smoother. There are a lot out there, but not all are created equal. Here...

Are T-Mobile Unlimited Plans the Cheapest?

Posted on 4/6/2011 16:20 EST

T-Mobile is preparing to offer cheap unlimited mobile plans, VentureBeat reports. One plan with a contract is $79.99 and one without is $59.99. The contract plan can be used with T-Mobile's “Even... Read more on Venturebeat »

S3 is cheap backup cloud for your PC

Posted on 3/31/2011 20:47 EST

Everyone wants to be in the cloud -- but at what cost? A PC World analysis has deemed Amazon's Simple Service Storage (S3) a cheap cloud storage option to back up your PC. The S3 costs between... Read more on PC World »

Verizon vs AT&T iPad 2 plans

Posted on 3/11/2011 14:27 EST

Choosing the cheapest iPad data plan is a bit like playing roulette. There's a lot of chance involved because you just don't know which way the ball (or in this case, your demand for data) will go. That's... Read more on CNN Money »

Boingo Mobile Review

Posted on 3/8/2011 16:39 EST

Travelers always want to know about the cheapest roaming data option. So we've got a hot tip for you, courtesy of PC Magazine. It's an app called Boingo that works with a variety of smartphones... Read more on PC Magazine »

The Smarter, Cheaper Alternative to iPhone Tethering

Posted on 1/28/2011 20:37 EST

Say you've got a few employees, or maybe friends, and you need some cheap tethering. Say what? As BNET explains, it's a way to instantly turn your laptop and other electronic devices into hotspots. Read more on BNET »

True cost of a smartphone: Price plan comparison

Posted on 1/25/2011 21:35 EST

Looking for the cheapest smartphone plan may be one of the most frustrating and confusing searches you'll ever undertake. So here comes CNET to your rescue, with a chart comparing the cheapest bundles... Read more on CNET »

T-Mobile to debut tethering plan on November 3rd, $14.99

Posted on 10/27/2010 12:55 EST

For all you hyper-connected wannabes, T-Mobile is launching a new cheap tethering plan. Boygeniusreport.com has all the details. Read more on boygeniusreport.com »

Review: T-Mobile webConnect Rocket 2.0

Posted on 9/30/2010 0:46 EST

Web access on the go with your laptop -- how can can you live without it? No reason to, really, given the competitive heat in the data plan market. Phonedog.com has the scoop on T-Mobile's new... Read more on Phonedog »

Toshiba Unveils Inexpensive Canvio Basics Hard Drives

Posted on 9/22/2010 13:56 EST

Psst, need a cheap external hard drive? PC Magazine says Toshiba has a deal for you: a no-frills, entry-level 320GB device that's retailing for about $80. Read more on PC Magazine »

Virgin Jumps Into Mobile Hot Spot Game

Posted on 6/29/2010 0:41 EST

Need a hotspot to go? Portable Wi-Fi devices have been around for a while, but now Virgin Mobile has come up with a pay-as-you-go pricing plan that makes this service almost cheap. Read about it in The Read more on The New York Times »

Who Has Fastest, Cheapest Internet in the World?

Posted on 4/21/2010 20:44 EST

If you're looking for fast and cheap internet speed, Hong Kong is the place to be, according to Tom's Hardware. But how much will it cost you to move there? Read more on Tom's Hardware »

Best Cheap Smartphone Deal: Palm Pre Plus $49 and Palm Pixi at Verizon & Free Wi-Fi Hotspot!

Posted on 4/2/2010 8:46 EST

More cheap smartphones. Wireless and Mobile News reports that Verizon has cut the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, after rebates. If you ever wanted... Read more on Wireless and Mobile News »

Toshiba Unveils Pocket-Sized 1TB Backup Drives

Posted on 3/30/2010 12:51 EST

Do you have a problem with too much data and no where to store it? Toshiba has a solution for you: eweek.com reports the electronics company is introducing a series of cheap and portable hard drives, Read more on eweek.com »

Safest and Cheapest Way to Back Up My Computer?

Posted on 2/26/2010 7:48 EST

Do you have nightmares about all the data you could lose if your computer crashes? Never fear, writes Popular Science, there are several cheap options out there that offer all the back-up insurance... Read more on Popular Science »

Cloud Leverage Offers Really Cheap Online Storage

Posted on 2/19/2010 16:23 EST

Is your hard drive stuffed to the gills but you can't face parting with any of that data? Well, enterprisestorageforum.com has some news for you: a new data storage company will hold all that stuff... Read more on enterprisestorageforum.com »

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