I know its early in 2009 but I think the best tech tip of the year is this one. 

Slydial is a new technology allowing one to call people straight to their voice mail and never have to get caught in a wasteful or uncomfortable conversation.  It is free (listen to commercials) or pay only $25/yr for unlimited. 

>>Got a seller you need to update but do not want to get caught up in some crazy conversation about dwarf orange trees in the neighbors yard - Slydial.

>>Got 12 sellers to update on their listings and only 15 minutes to do it - Slydial.

>>Have a client that is caustic and not fun to talk to but you still need to communicate - Slydial.

>>Want to clearly state a point about something without interruption - Slydial.

>>Need to deliver timely information to some who cannot be disturbed due to work/sleep/other - Slydial.

There are a million or reasons to use Slydial.  Here's a link to a few more good uses   http://www.slydial.com/situations.php#1

Goto www.slydial.com to check out this really cool tool.

Tim Kuptz, RE/MAX Advantage, Las Vegas/Henderson, NV