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    Jared Spurbeck

    Jared Spurbeck

  • Upgrade Your Life: Wet cell phone rescue

    Did you just drop your cellphone in water? Or maybe you'd like to know what to do if that happens! This week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows us first aid techniques for rescuing a drowned smartphone. … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/06/01/upgrade-your-life-wet-cell-phone-rescue/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Must-have gadgets for parents

    Moms and dads need all the help they can get. So in this week's episode of Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows us some must-have gadgets and apps for parents! Motorola DECT 6.0 ($59) and Plantronics Calisto Pro … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/05/25/upgrade-your-life-must-have-gadgets-for-parents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Time-saving keyboard shortcuts

    Pointing and clicking with a mouse is easy, but computer pros take the fast lane: Keyboard shortcuts. In this week's Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows us some easy-to-learn shortcuts that can save you a lot of time! … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/05/18/upgrade-your-life-time-saving-keyboard-shortcuts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Simple solutions to high-tech problems

    Sometimes, the best solution to a problem involving your gadgets isn't another expensive gadget, but a bit of know-how and workaround. This week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows us some simple solutions to high-tech problems. Keep … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/05/11/upgrade-your-life-simple-solutions-to-high-tech-problems-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Solutions to annoying tech problems

    Has your phone ran out of juice? Does your computer's password logon seem pointless? Do you keep hitting Wi-Fi dead spots in your house? Or maybe you've cracked your smartphone's screen! Tech gadgets are only fun until they annoy the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/05/04/upgrade-your-life-solutions-to-annoying-tech-problems/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: iPhone 5 preview

    What new features and innovations will Apple roll out in the next iteration of the iPhone? A patent application here, a parts order there ... this week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley puts together the clues plus … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/04/27/upgrade-your-life-iphone-5-preview/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Gadget secret powers

    Our gadgets these days have superpowers. But they also have secret powers: Things you didn't know they could do. This week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows us some hidden features, plus surprising tricks that you can … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/04/20/upgrade-your-life-gadget-secret-powers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Gadgets under $25

    We love our gadgets, and they can be outrageously expensive. But this week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows off some surprisingly useful tech gear ... for under $25. Bottle Cap Tripod $9.75 Don't you just hate … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/04/13/upgrade-your-life-gadgets-under-25/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: Amazing free software

    Who says good software has to be expensive ... or cost money at all? This week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows how to save hundreds of dollars, with free alternatives to pricey PC and Mac software … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/04/06/upgrade-your-life-amazing-free-software/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Upgrade Your Life: When to splurge and when to save on gadgets

    Bigger isn't always better. This week on Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley shows you where to hold back when buying new electronics ... and where it's worth spending a few extra dollars. 1. Cameras: SPLURGE With phone cameras … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/technews/2011/03/30/upgrade-your-life-when-to-splurge-and-when-to-save-on-gadgets/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>