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"You're at the coffee shop working on your computer, and you feel the need to get up and get a cup of joe... Your table is just out of sight of the counter, and you don't want to pick up your PC and take it with you...what to do?" Honestly, I've been looking for something like this for ever. I hate leaving my laptop unattended, but I hate looking like an idiot bringing it up to the counter. And what if you've got to take a bio-break? You know what everyone in the room thinks when you bring your laptop into the bathroom with you...
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To be honest, I'll be dragged kicking and screaming into Windows Vista, but I realize that there are people out there who use (and enjoy) Vista. If you are one of those, this freeware tool from Microsoft might boost your productivity (or it might just boost your frustration instead.) I'm used speech recognition software on my tablet PC's for years. If you're lucky enough to work in a quiet environment, it's awesome. This article by Adam Pash is great. He walks you through the software, complete with screencasts. Now, shouting at your Vista PC can actually be productive!
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