October 2008
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WatchLivescribe’s Smartpen - Everything you imagined note-taking could be and more
This innovative pen captures and computerizes your handwritten notes while simultaneously recording audio. The audio is synchronized with your handwriting, so you can simply tap on a specific word in your notes to play back the audio recorded at that time.Once notes are captured, not only can you use your notebook...
August 2008
1 post
Featured Windows Download: Startup Delayer... →
If your windows computer is slow to start up, this is a good tool to try IMHO. Has worked a treat for me so far. Disclaimer: Install any app at your own risk. I do not vouch for the security of this app. I only share because it has worked well for me.
April 2008
1 post
Moo.com - Start here for your printing needs
Moo is a great printing service - period! You go to their website and order your prints. You may select images and/or templates from their gallery or upload your own images. You get your prints sent to you in the post. Useful. I ordered a set of 100 mini cards for just £9.99 recently to promote a small business that I was testing. The cards arrived very quickly and they are lovely. MOO.com |...
March 2008
4 posts
Move Informant - bookmark this for when you next...
I moved house recently so I know how stressful house moving can get. There are just so many things you have to keep track of. If you live in the U.K. Move Informant gives you one less thing to worry about. Several actually. Basically, you fill out one form, selecting your gas, electricity, phone, broadband etc providers and Move Informant sends them each an email notifying them that you are moving...
Stumble Upon - Channel Surf the Internet
If I recall the story right, Stumble Upon was built by a couple of straight out of college friends. Shortly after they got acquired for a rumoured sum of 75 million dollars. Not bad for your first gig out of college eh! So what is SU? Well you download a toolbar for your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox etc) and you optionally tell SU what your interests are, e.g. business, gaming, videos etc....
ChipIn - the easy way to collect money
Have you ever tried to collect money from friends or family, say to buy a gift for a friend you all have in common, or as repayment for payments you made on their behalf? It can often be awkward or at best an inconvenience. Enter ChipIn - the easy way to collect money. You tell ChipIn how much you want to raise, why you want it and when you need it by. If you have a website (or I guess a profile...
iKordo - Intelligent Meeting Planner
If you have ever had to organise a meeting for more than four people then chances are you know how problematic it can be. Enter ikordo “an intelligent, free service that works for you to organise your meetings, leaving you free to do more important things”. Basically, you tell iKordo which dates/times you can do and who else needs to be in the meeting. It then contacts these people...
February 2008
3 posts
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Remember The Milk - never forget anything again,...
There are many task management services with reminder services on the Web but in my opinion none as as good as Remember The Milk (RTM). The people who developed it just get it. They understand what a service like this should be like and have implemented it flawlessly. With RTM you can add and manage tasks in many ways whether you are on your computer or on your mobile. The same goes for reminders,...
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TripIt - You've got to try this for your next trip
TripIt is well worthy of my first proper post - it is simply amazing and free too. You know how when you book one or more flights for a trip and make hotel bookings etc, you receive confirmation via email? Sometimes you get several different email messages and then you have to make sure you print them all and take them with you right? Yeah well, whether you get one or several, just forward the...
Really Useful Things
I spend a lot of time surfing the web, probably too much time. I am deeply immersed in the blogosphere and follow the Web 2.0 scene quite closely. If these words mean nothing to you then great, this site is for you. You see, as I journey through this ‘alien’ world, I often come across many interesting things. Occasionally I come across some really great and useful things that even my...