When picking a new system, remember to make sure it is flexible and easy to update, says Julie Morgenstern, of New York, author of "Time Management from the Inside Out" and a productivity consultant.

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Based on Samsung's hacker-friendly track record, you'd generally expect one of it smartphones to come with an unlocked bootloader, making it easy to update or tweak with unofficial ROMs. That's not the case with Verizon's imminent version of the Galaxy S III, however.

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It's easy to get the update (free of charge).

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It makes it easy for writers to correct errors and update facts.

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In their latest update, Nimble has made it easy to map out the people in your network that are closest to the prospect and facilitate an introduction.

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The workforce should be able to update address, phone number, and other personal information through an easy-to-use Web portal without needing HR staff to intervene.

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Additionally, Apple is now invading your Windows system tray by adding an icon "for easy access to Boot Camp information and actions, " and finally, you'll find Apple Software Update within both Windows XP and Vista environments.

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While it's technically always been possible to stream (using the 360's Media Center Extender technology), the new update gives the masses who aren't yet using a Media Center box a quick and easy way to stream video to the television.

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