Tip of the Week: Gesture your thoughts in Firefox

From the "you really gotta try it to appreciate it" department comes this week's tip: All-in-One Gestures, which is an addon for Firefox.

If you spend a lot of time on the Internet and find yourself using menus to get to certain functions, then this addon could be your new best friend.  Instead of clicking on menus or releasing your mouse to hit a keyboard combination, you can set your mouse gestures to perform certain tasks...intrigued?  Learn more here!

Headwhack of the Week: Why does my keyboard make a beeping sound sometimes?

If you seem to be hearing things at various points as you type on your keyboard, it may not be your imagination.

One of the Windows Accessibility settings is designed to create a tone whenver you toggle the Caps Lock, Scroll Lock or Num Lock keys on your keyboard.  If you tap your Num Lock key a couple of times and hear the sound, then do the following:

Windows XP: Open the Control Panel, then the Accessibility Options icon to access the ToggleKeys setting.  Remove the checkmark from the "Use ToggleKeys" box (or the opposite if you want to activate the sounds).

Windows Vista:  Open the Control Panel, then the Ease of Access Center, then click on Make the Keyboard easier to use. Scroll down until you see the Toggle Keys option.

Geek Speak of the Week: Life Password

The password that you use for every website, email account, facebook, twitter or pretty much anything online. Having a 'life password' is not a good idea, but most everyone does it.

Security: Clickjacking: Hijacking clicks on the Internet

   We first told you about this new type exploit last year on our weekly CNN.com segment and the uses for 'clickjacking' has continued to expand.

The problem with clickjacking exploits is that no matter what protection software you have installed, if you are tricked into clicking on a fake link, you will be transported to the location that the hacker wants you to go.

Cnet has posted a video demonstrating how this exploit works here!

News: 10 Gadgets for Germaphobes

The hysteria surrounding H1N1 - the swine flu (we liked bacon flu better!) has made everyone more hyper sensitive about germs and dare we say, created some new germaphobes.  If you fancy yourself a phobe or borderline phobe, checkout these 10 gadgets made just for you.

News: Buying Guide: How to Choose an E-Book Reader

Amazon's Kindle has generated much interest in the e-book segment that has actually been around since 1998.  More and more hardcore 'dead tree' book readers are being won over by e-books.

If you find yourself in that curious camp or you are ready to get your hands on one for the summer reading season, start by reviewing Wired.com's buying guide.

Data Doctors Video on Cnn.com: 5 resources to manage online life

E-mail, Instant Messaging, Social Media and a host of other online activities are getting more time intensive.  This week's segment spotlights 5 resources to help manage your hectic online life!

Watch the video and help our rankings on CNN.com!  You can watch us live AT OUR NEW TIME every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30PM Pacific, 5:30PM Eastern or watch the archived versions of our segments whenever you want at  CNN.com/video.

Opinion: Craigslist: Seller Beware 

"Craigslist is an awesome service that has some very serious pitfalls" according to Lanch Ulanoff of PCMag.com. His story can help you avoid the major ones!

Weekly Advice Column: Google Docs vs Microsoft Office

Jill posed the question: Is it really safe to use Google Docs for sensitive documents or is it better to stick to Microsoft Office on my own computer?

If you haven't used Google Docs or have the same question, then this week's column is for you...

This Week's Show: Vacation Technology

The end of the school year is upon us and the beginning of the summer travel season is about to get underway.

The sheer quantity of technology used before, during and after a vacation is becoming overwhelming.

Digital cameras, notebooks, netbooks, game consoles, portable gaming, camcorders and smartphones are just the beginning of the parade of tech that accompanies many a family.

Listen in as the Data Doctors talk about the various technology surrounding the vacation season so you will be prepared for your next trip!

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