Cool Websites and Tips (makeuseof extra #64)

Cool Software and Websites: (All FREE unless stated otherwise)

• BlockPosters - in case you missed our huge poster ‘Howto’, here is one more tool for converting your images to wall-sized posters.
• DemoFuse - free and easy-to-use service for creating interactive website tours and demos.
• DocuFarm - document search engine and viewer. Search for relevant .pdf, .ppt, .doc, .rtf, and .ps files.
• iqzone - handy service that lets you quickly post your ad to a number of online and print classifieds networks directly from your mobile. Simply take a picture, write a short description (also price and location) and send an MMS to ad@iqzone.com.
• Kontactr - free service that lets you create personal contact form and add it to your blog or web-profile. Also see Contactify
• Photo2Text - fun tool that generates look-alike text files from given images. Note: Max. image size: 200 KB.
• Ubuntu - free Ubuntu (Feisty Fawn) CDs
• uBroadcast - host your own live internet talk radio or music show. Plus gain access to shows by other uBroadcast users.
• Weewar - highly addictive, online round-based strategy game. “… real action on real maps. Up to 6 players command their colorful pixel armies against each other on the many maps available.“

Cool Articles and Tips

• The Best Online Research Apps/Sites You’ve Never Heard Of [oedb.org]
• RSS-focused Tools/Apps: 120+ RSS resources [mashable.com]
• Top 10: OS X programs that only do one thing, but do it well [simplehelp.net]
• Hacking Firefox: The secrets of about:config [computerworld.com] - Tip: don’t forget to backup your prefs.js file first
• Photoshop Tip: Enhance your Images with Photographic Edges [creativepro.com]