Cool Websites and Tools (#268)

Check out some of the latest makeuseof discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option). No trials or buy-to-use craplets. For even more app reviews subscribe to makeuseof directory.

(1) Chegg – Online book renting service that is used by students from over 1000 universities in US and has more than 1 million book titles. Read more: Chegg – Online Book Renting Site.

(2) Embedr – Cool site for creating video playlists online using videos pulled in from different sites like Youtube, Vimeo, Metacafe etc. You could either create a standard playlist and add up to 100 videos one at a time or create a smart playlist which automatically loads Youtube videos. Read more: Embedr – Creating Video Playlists Online.

(3) KeepMeOut – If you have an email or Facebook addiction and find yourself checking such sites too often then KeepMeOut.com might help. It sends you warning alerts when you start visiting such sites too often. Read more: KeepMeOut: Stop Email or Facebook Addiction.

(4) Photomemo -Share photos takes on your mobile with friends. Simply email that image to post@photomemo.jp and it will be uploded to Photomemo website. Can also post uploaded to Twitter. Read more: Photomemo – Easy Cell Phone Photo Sharing.

(5) PrettyTweet – Online background designer that allows you to customize your Twitter profile and place three elements in your background – an avatar, description text, and vertical caption. Read more: PrettyTweet – Twitter Profile Background Designer.

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