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FortySevens (474747): A Startpage With Access To A Huge Number Of Useful Sites

abhijeet — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:01:27 +0000

A startpage is usually meant to provide easy access to the sites and services you use frequently everyday so that you don’t need to type their URLs in the address bar each time. FortySevens or 474747 is one such startpage which is like a directory of the best websites in diverse categories, all on one page, arranged in a grid format for quick search and access. There’s a “choose country” option which has a few major nations in the list and you could get country-specific suggestions of sites under various sections if you use that option.

There are definitely a lot of categories and a huge number of sites listed on 474747. The categories are Mail, Social, News, Shopping, Banks, Travel, Business, Estates, Sports, Jobs, Phones, Government, Health, Weather…it’s a long list really. There are niche categories like Car Rental and Insurance which you won’t normally find on an online directory, let alone a startpage.

Overall, if you are looking to have quick access to a diverse list of sites at the click of a button then 474747 is definitely a nice option. Oh, and there’s a Google search at the top of the page too.

Features

Online startpage, directory of useful websites.
You may choose a country to begin with.
All kinds of categories available.
Huge list of useful sites.

Check out FortySevens (474747) @ www.474747.net (By Abhijeet from GT Mobiles)

AntiquesNearMe: Easily Find Antiquing Places & Events Nearby

MOin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:01:20 +0000

If you are an antiques enthusiast, you are probably always keen to find an antiquing place nearby or an antiquing event being held nearby. Here to help you discover those places and events is a web service called AntiquesNearMe.

Antiques Near Me lets you search for antiquing places and events near to where you live and near other places. All you have to do is specify a city and the categorized events and places are shown marked on a map. You can click on the map markers to reveal their corresponding addresses. The site also features videos and blogs relevant to antiques.

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Targeting antiquing enthusiasts.
Provides locations of nearby antiquing places.
Includes videos and blog articles relevant to antiquing.

Check out AntiquesNearMe @ www.antiquesnearme.com (by MOin from Urban Savior)

FindPeopleOnPlus: Google Plus User Directory

abhijeet — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:01:39 +0000

Find People on Plus is an online directory of Google Plus users. You can search people by name, location, etc and it will show the link to the Google Plus profile if they have it in their index. It shows people on Google Plus who are near you, and most followed Google Plus users on the right. On the left, it has filters like gender, relationship, number of followers and following, occupation, country, state etc. So, a quick glance over the left sidebar gives you a comprehensive demographic data of Google Plus users.

The site looks good no doubt but isn’t perfect. I tried my name and it popped up the Google Plus profile of a friend of mine. However, the developers were quick to contact me on Twitter mentioning that they’ll release a larger index of Google Plus users soon.

Features

Online directory of people on Google Plus.
Provides demographic data on Google Plus users.

Check out Find People On Plus @ www.findpeopleonplus.com (By Abhijeet from GT Cool Stuff)

Evisors: Expert & Consultant Marketplace For All Kinds Of Advise

MOin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:01:14 +0000

Advice from professionals and experts is invaluable, particularly when it comes to admissions and careers. However finding the right experts is not easy if you lack the proper networking skills. Here to solve this problem and get you advice from experts is a site called Evisors.

Evisors is an expert and consultant marketplace, that provides professional advice on college admissions, related tests, careers, and various other fields in which a person could really use some useful suggestions. You can search for experts by entering the subject you want advice on e.g. admissions, essays, interviews, freelancing, etc. A list of experts is displayed along with their rating. Details of each expert and their consultancy prices are also provided with each result. You can click on an expert to be taken to their detailed page where their qualifications and other details are listed. You can then proceed to email them your question or schedule a consultancy telephone call.

For more info watch demo video below:

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Helps find experts for professional advice.
Focuses on advice regarding careers and college admissions.
Information of each expert is provided including a rating, their consultancy prices, and qualifications.
similar tools: FutureAdvisor, Avvo and BestInClass.

Check out Evisors @ www.evisors.com (by MOin from ThumbPress)

SearchPSD: Free Online Collection Of PSD Files

abhijeet — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:01:06 +0000

If you are a web designer, it’s likely that you maintain your own repository of Photoshop files that can come in handy in various projects. Images like company logos and buttons are usually the same, irrespective of the overall webpage design. SearchPSD is a nice site that offers a number of such PSD files. In fact, over 1,500 of them are available.

You can search for them by name or category. When you hover the mouse cursor over a thumbnail of the file, it shows a download link that helps you download the file in zipped format.

The cool thing about SearchPSD is its simplicity. A quick glance will show you what the site is all about and how you can get things done on it. The PSDs it offers are pretty high quality. Definitely worth a bookmark for those who work with Photoshop every day.

Features

Search free psd file collection online.
Over 1,500 PSD files available in various categories.
You can also submit a PSD.

Check out SearchPSD @ searchpsd.com (By Abhijeet from GT Mobiles)

FlashVillage: Get Free Flash Templates, Effects & Tutorials

Umar — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:01:01 +0000

Even though HTML5 is labeled the ‘future of the Web’, Flash is still dominant on most websites. Flash ads, designs, and banners are found on most places on the Internet. If you are a Flash developer looking for resources for your design check out Flash Village.

Flash Village is a free to use website. After you create an account on Flash Village, you will get access to many Flash and vector templates. These templates include effects, charts, maps, and logos. For the site’s members these templates are free to use in private and commercial projects.

In addition to previewing and downloading templates, you will be able to interact with other Flash developers using the site’s forums and online community. Interacting with other Flash developers coupled with learning from the Flash tutorials available on the site can greatly help you improve your Flash developing skills.

Features:

Free flash templates online.
An ideal site for Flash developers.
Provides templates for Flash charts, maps, and effects.
Templates are free to use for site’s members.
Facilitates interaction between Flash developers.
Provides Flash tutorials.
Similar tools: FFiles.

Check out Flash Village @ www.flashvillage.com (By Umar from TechCityInc)

AllMyMacApps: Cool Mac Software Directory

MOin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:01:08 +0000

Are you looking for Mac applications across numerous websites? Wouldn’t it be convenient to find all your Mac apps on the same site instead? ”AllMyMacApps” mac software directory that offers exactly that.

AllMyMacApps is a free and simple to use website that lets you quickly search for Mac applications. You can categorically browse the apps according to whether or not they are free or first narrow down your options via a keywords search.

The apps you like can be downloaded right away or added to your ‘app box’ from where you can individually download each app later.

Descriptions of each application are available ““ they serve an important purpose while trying out new apps on the site. In conclusion, “All My Mac Apps” is a site with an intuitive interface and should be bookmarked by all Mac users.

Features:

Cool Mac software repository.
Lets you search for Mac applications.
Lets you browse apps categorically.
Lets you filter the paid apps so you see only the free ones.
Lets you get information on apps and download them.
Similar tools: Students and AppDonkey.
Also read related articles:

Check out “AllMyMacApps” @ www.allmymacapps.net (by MOin from ThumbPress)

Dropbox App Directory: Lists Apps That Support Dropbox

MOin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:01:05 +0000

Dropbox is a wonderful web service that lets users upload their files and access them easily from their computer or via their phone. Because of its popularity an increasing number of apps that support dropbox are being devoloped. To see some of the best apps, check out Dropbox App Directory.

Dropbox App Directory is a list made by Dropbox that includes great apps offering Dropbox compatibility. For instance, 1Password is a cross-platform password manager that can save your information in your Dropbox account; 1Password can be found under “What’s Hot” in Dropbox App Directory. Another section of the Directory is “What’s New” where all the latest Dropbox-compatible apps are displayed.

You can choose to filter apps via the platforms they work on.

Many of these apps are greatly useful to their users even if they do not have Dropbox accounts. So remember to check out the website; you will surely find an app that will interest you.

Features:

A user friendly interface.
Lists apps with Dropbox compatibility.
Lets you view the most popular and the latest apps.
Lets you filter apps according to platform.
Also read related article: 5 Cool Apps That Make Dropbox Even More Useful.

Check out “Dropbox App Directory” @ www.dropbox.com/apps (by MOin from ThumbPress)

Tinyapps.Org: An Online Directory Of Tiny Applications

abhijeet — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:01:59 +0000

TinyApps is an online directory of applications that are really small, install without a hassle and do not consume a lot of system resources. The apps are primarily for the Windows OS but there are pages for Palm and OS X as well.

For an app to be a part of this site, it should not be more than 1.44 MB in size, should not require the VB/MFC/.NET runtimes and better if free and open-source.

The site has a pretty clean and simple design with app categories like internet, text, graphics, system, file, and more on the left. It links to either direct the download link or the app website, and has symbols beside each link to specify where it will lead you. There’s also a green award symbol for the app that doesn’t require installation and does not write to the registry either.

Features

Online repository of small applications.
Mainly for the Windows OS.
Apps less than 1.44 MB in size available.

Check out Tinyapps @ www.tinyapps.org (By Abhijeet from Guiding Tech)

AdobeAir.me: Adobe Air App Catalog Online

Umar — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:01:56 +0000

Adobe Air is cross-platform; this means applications based on Air can be run on any operating system that supports Air. If you are looking for Air applications and want them all in one place, do pay a visit to “Adobeair.me”.

“Adobeair.me” is a free adobe air app catalog that has a massive collection of applications based on Adobe Air. You can browse applications on the homepage of the site. To find apps you can also browse the categories and subcategories the apps are placed in.

When you find an application you like, simply click on it and you will be taken to a page where you can download the app or go to the webpage where it is hosted. A description of the app is also detailed on the same page.

Features:

Adobe air tools directory.
Contains a collection of Adobe Air apps.
Apps are placed into categories and subcategories.
With each app you get its description and a link to its original webpage.
Similar tools: Freshairapps and Adobeairmarketplace

Check out Adobeair.me @ www.adobeair.me