AppFresh for Easy Updating

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I have used this program for a while now.  Its a wonderful way to stay on top of all your applications for their updates.  It scans your installed applications and then goes out and compares it to the most current version of that application.  If an update is needed, it will report it to you along with a link to download the latest update.  Much easier than doing it yourself with each application installed.  You can download this free application from the AppFresh site at Metaquark.  For now its free but may change in the future once full development is completed.
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Cradlepoint Personal Hot Spot via EVDO/HSDPA (3G)

Today I received the new Cradlepoint PHS-300 I ordered.  This is a phenominal device.  It is a personal WiFi router that allows you to plug in your EVDO or HDSPA (3G) broadband USB modem into it and then share that connection with up to 16 WiFi devices.  You can also use your cell phone as a tethered modem to provide the 3G connectivity.  You can connect to the WiFi with either 802.11b or 802.11g and includes a complete NAT with SPI firewall.  It features 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption and supports all operating systems and PDAs with WiFi support.  It also includes a Lithium-Ion battery for up to 3 hours of use (ships with an AC adapter but you can also purchase a car-adapter to charge it as well).   I use it to connect my MacBook Pro and iPhone on the road allowing me to utilize the faster 3G network with the iPhone.  The best of all worlds.   

Cradlepoint PHS-300
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