In general, I'm not a fan of multi-purpose software or devices, but Parallels Toolbox ($19.95 a year for Windows or Macs with a 7-day free trial) is an exception. It's a simple suite of utilities that ...

Tools come in every shape and size imaginable, to be used in all types of tasks and situations. Many are very specialised, and the options can seem overwhelming. So which ones do you need in your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every homeowner should own a toolbox — but what should it contain? Our on-staff home renovation experts ...

The first article I ever published was about the things I call nontools. All devices used to accomplish something are tools, but I called these nontools because there were things that you would not ...