FREE PHOTO EDITING ON THE IPHONE/IPAD

Over 20 million people have used Photoshop Express, a free version of the great behemoth, Photoshop. Now Adobe has come out with a free version for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch users.

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FEED YOUR INNER GEEK

We never wanted to be geeks as we grew up, but Joy says she’s now in serious danger. She recently found a new use for the right-click button on the mouse. Clicking the right button while in just about any program brings up a menu faster than having to open the menus at the top.

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LEARNABLE

Teachers can earn money online at Learnable.com. A typical lesson costs $20 and Learnable takes half of that, so the teacher earns $10 for each person that signs up for the course. Besides courses in business and technology, there are some oddities — like learning to play the Irish whistle. (Always wanted that.)

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GREETINGS FROM DR. SEUSS

Joy sent Bob a big “Cat in the Hat” digital greeting card using “Dr. Seuss Senders,” a $2 app for iPhone or iPad. Dr. Seuss Senders comes with 100 e-cards.

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99 CENT PERSONAL TRAINER

FitFu is an exercise motivator for the iPhone. Strap the phone to an arm or tuck it in a pocket and start exercising.

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AVOIDING TEXT MESSAGING CHARGES

LiveProfile is a free text service for iPhone or Android. Users can share photos, videos and “comprehensive” profile information without incurring text messaging charges.

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FREE ONLINE APPS AT STARBUCKS

Starbucks says that starting April 23 they will provide free Wi-Fi access to Economist magazine, Marvel Comics, and ESPN’s Rumor Central. Can other coffee and fast food joints be far behind?

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FRIENDLY EMAIL

“Xobni” is inbox spelled backwards. It’s pronounced “zobnee,” and what it does is add the sender’s photo and contact information to one side of incoming email. We’ve tried it and have now seen scores of photos of people we’re not sure we wanted to see.

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THE FACEBOOK MARKETING BOOK

The book covers the Facebook basics for anyone wanting to use social networking as a business tool.

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THE CHILDREN’S NUMBERS REPORT

More than 60 percent of children under age three watch video online, according to Sesame Workshop.

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