How about texting instead of calling when it's a short, one-way conversation?

Oops on the renaming files comment...maybe I should read more thoroughly next time.

Amazing that 3-key shutdown is winning so far. It doesn't work all the time, as stated by everyone before me.

I too used to zone out or get distracted during conference calls. I've learned that I need to stay away from all distractions that require me to think, like the internet or work I need to get done, but at the same time not get completely bored with the call. The trick I use is playing solitaire on my PDA while on…

I scan my more important receipts and file them along with the manuals that I download...2 fewer things I have to physically file somewhere.

I tried it out yesterday at 5pm. I would rate it a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. It worked, somewhat. It might be just my windshield, but there was a ghosting effect. And, direct light/sunlight on the sheet of paper was required.