• How much does that tax-prep software really cost?
"If you use any kind of tax-prep software, you owe it to yourself to read this piece."

• Recalculate your paycheck deductions
"So you've filed your income tax return, but you want to adjust how much you'll owe/get back in 2007. Take a gander at PaycheckCity.com's Paycheck Calculator, which will figure out your paycheck amount and tax payment based on gross salary and other deductions."

• Extend Vista's activation period
"...step-by-step instructions for extending the length of time you can run Vista without activation from 30 to 120 days."

• How to track your airline miles in Quicken
"You can use Quicken to track travel reward points as if they were another account."

• Recover stolen gadgets with GadgetTheft
"Freeware application and web utility GadgetTheft tracks your stolen gadgets by placing an autorunning application for your iPod, digital camera, or other USB device."

• Find hotspots with Hotspotr
"Find a Wi-Fi hotspot in your area with Hotspotr, a new Google Maps mashup..."

• Free printable worldwide subway maps

• Decide whether or not to hire a tax professional
"The Queercents money blog has a 9-point evaluation that'll help you figure out the right answer for you."