Must Have Home Office Gadgets

Robo Vacuum
These super cute and ultra handy Robot Vacuums make cleaning fun for everyone! Simply push the on / off button on the top of the robot's head, and he (or she) will vacuum up your dusty desk. To clean, twist off the top and discard the contents. The Robo Vacuum by Hog Wild is the perfect helper in the home or office. Available from UsefulThings.com in Red, Gray, or Black.

Hand Paper Shredder
Using no batteries or external power source, the Hand Paper Shredder is as green as personal security gets. Twist both ends of this shredder in opposite directions, and your personal documents are quickly reduced to shreds, protecting you from identity theft.





USB Hub Chain
Run out of room on your computer to hook up all of your gadgets? No worries. The stylish design of this USB Hub Chain contains four ports that can be used simultaneously at full speed up to 12 Mbps. Lay the chain flat or stack it depending on your style, and you will be able to quickly and easily plug in MP3 players, flash drives, digital cameras, and much more. 8" long or 1 1/4" when stacked. 29" cord.


Telescopic Back Scratcher
Working from home, there may be no one there to help you scratch that itch, but with the telescopic back scratcher, you can reach any spot on your body. Extend the back scratcher up to 20" for longer reaches, then telescope closed for easy storage.

Top 5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid

How long has it been since you've updated your resume? If you've been in the same job for 5, 10, or even 20 years, you probably haven't even thought about your resume since you landed steady employment. Even if you plan on staying in your current job, however, you should know that the face of resume's have changed. According to CNN Money, employers now want to see very different information than what used to be the norm.

1. Objective statement introductions? Nope. Try an "executive summary" instead.
2. One-size fits all isn't the best route to go. Specialize.
3. Put your accomplishments in dollars and cents instead of a responsibilities.
4. Gone are the days of one page resumes.
5. Remember to market yourself.

Scheduling Meetings Across Time Zones Made Easy

Business partners in Milan, New York, Shanghai, and Taiwan? No problem. Worldtime Buddy is a simple solution to scheduling a meeting that involves everyone from all around the world. Enter the cities you and your associates are located in, and you can instantly see what time and day it is for all places. Sign in using Facebook or Google, and get started. It's as simple as that.

Office Gadgets for Fitness

My Life Scoop researchers found 6 exercise tools designed for office workers and presented them to readers in this article entitled "6 Office Gadgets for Getting Fit at Work." Here are three affordable options that are especially suited for home offices.

• USB Stress Ball. Connect this red blob to your computer monitor, and squeeze until you can squeeze no more. Your hand movements will alter the images on your computer screen--you choose what to display. $19.99.

• Hand Gyroscope. From Powerballs.com, this Hand Gyroscope generates up to 40 lbs of resistance. It's a great tool for people who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel, or repetitive stress injury. $24.99.

• Balance Ball Chair. Improve your posture and even work out your upper body with this unique chair. The base of the chair holds a removable 55cm balance ball that strengthens the spine and promotes spinal alignment. The chair also includes three body-shaping workout tools. $99.

Best Video Chat Applications

Video chat is a great way to stay connected when your loved ones are long distance. Which video chat applications rank among the best?

According to Lifehacker readers, Gmail's video chat capabilities are a great choice, especially if you already have a Gmail account. Simply download the free plug-in, and chat away.

Skype is incredibly popular, and offers a variety of pricing and programs. The free version is adequate for most people, and allows free service for:
• Skype-to-Skype calls
• One-to-one video calls
• Instant messaging
• Screen sharing

Oovoo received high praise from Business Insider, CNet, and PC Magazine. Oovoo offers "free video chat. No matter where you are." Chat mobile to mobile, mobile to computer, and between operating systems. You can chat with up to six people at once. Check the website for pricing.

Nitro Reader Converts and Creates PDF Files

Nitro Reader is a free download with many great features. Not only will it convert any document into a PDF, allowing you to comment, review, save, and type text directly onto the page, it will also convert a PDF file into a text only format. When converting a file into a PDF, you can choose from 300 different file formats. Nitro Reader is for Windows only, and supports both 32 and 64 bit platforms. For more information, or to download, visit Nitro Reader's website.

Top Android Office Apps

Apple's iPhone isn't the only smartphone with great app capabilities. The Android market is picking up speed, and now has over 70,000 apps available for its customers. Here are four great office apps.

Office Drop Paper-to-Go
Helping small businesses and home offices go paperless, Office Drop allows users to snap a picture of a document, scan it, and share it. Use the app to convert the photo into text searchable PDFs, and upload the file into destination folders. Add labels, and finding and sharing documents can't get any easier.

Day Timer for Free
Never forget an important date again. With Day Timer, you set an alarm and it notifies you beforehand. Label your alerts with birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, and more. The app also offers a countdown of the number of days left before that event. Best of all, it's free!

Astrid
Get your life organized, and use Astrid to help. This task tracker and to-do list organizer offers tagging, timers, smart task sorting, a progress tracker, and much more. Synchronize with Remember the Milk (which can sync with Gmail) and you'll find yourself more productive in no time.

Wordpress
Bloggers and web site managers take notice-- Wordpress is available on your Android. Write, edit, and manage content wherever you go. With the new version, you can set the time and date you want your posts to go live.

Business Planning Resources

Why have a business plan? Whether you're trying to convince an investor to lend you money, or simply writing a plan to help you stay on track, business planning is an important part of every business. Would you construct a building without a blueprint? You should treat your business just as importantly. These online resources will help you write a business plan and put it into action.

• Small Business Association. The business planning page of this invaluable resource offers tips, templates, how-to articles, and every other essential you will need. If you're just getting started in your business, don't stop there. Learn about starting and managing a business, loans and grants, training, and more.

• Entrepreneur will walk you through the basics of a business plan, including types of plans, marketing strategies, and the financial components. If you need help with your planning, utilize their database of trainers and consultants. If you want to learn about anything else business related while you're at it, they won't disappoint.

• Business Plans.com offers over 500 free business plan samples. Be sure to browse their article library, too. Sample articles include: "Good Pitches Start With a Good Plan" ; " Keys to a Better Business Plan" and more.

Memento: Post-its For Your Desktop

Do you constantly jot down phone numbers and other important pieces of information on slips of paper? Is your desk cluttered with these notes? Do you frequently misplace them? If so, you need to try Memento. Memento is a Post-It note type system for your computer. With Memento, simply create a new Post-It for each task or bit of information, and arrange it however you'd like it to appear on your screen. You can even color code the notes. Other tips: Click the title bar to shrink; Click the X to delete. Download for free at Guys With Towels.com. Also, visit them on Facebook.

Three Useful Firefox Add-Ons and Plug-ins

If you’re a fan of Mozilla’s Firefox, be sure to check out these 3 useful add-ons and plug-ins.

Feedly
Turn your RSS feeds into a magazine type interface with Feedly. Feedly will automatically import your Live Bookmarks, Google Reader Feeds, Twitter followers, and more, and combine them into one beautifully organized and reader friendly page.

With Feedly, you can:

• Save the article for later reading.
• Recommend an article or clipping to friends.
• Email articles.
• Copy the article’s link to your clipboard.
• Annotate text.
• Organize your feeds.
• Integrate with YouTube, Amazon, as well as those listed above.

Forecast Fox
Stay up to date on all the weather in your area, or far, far beyond, with Forecast Fox. This plug-in brings AccuWeather right to your Firefox web browser, toolbar, or statusbar. Search via zip code, town, or even international city. Forecast Fox can be customized to display what you want, and how you want it.

Yoono
Yoono is the #1 download for social networking tools on Firefox. It allows you to stay connected with all of your social networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, AIM, MSN, and many more, from one place. Receive all of your messages, notices, updates, etc. and share all from Yoono, without having to log into each site separately.