We've all gotten emails with disclaimer signatures, like "This email was intended for the recipients only" or "Our company accepts no liability for this email's content". It turns out they're not just annoying—they probably hold no legal weight, either. More »

We've all been in that situation where we drop something very small—like a screw or other important piece of something—on the ground and it rolls away. Tips-and-tricks web site ClueDB has a trick for finding them quickly. More »

Big enterprises that force their workers to change their access passwords on a regular basis, and adhere to complex rules when they do, might be their own worst enemy. At least that's how Boston Globe editor Mark Pothier sees it, and he cites a Microsoft research paper as part of his argument against that and other seemingly perfunctory IT rules. We prefer using a solid root password and subtle variations to implement secure passwords, along with easy-but-secure browser tools. What does your own office require of your passwords, and do you think it helps or hurts? [Boston Globe via Gizmodo] More »