Cool Websites and Tools (edition #108)

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) CSSTextWrap - Looking for an easy way to wrap header text around your curvy logo? Using CSSTextWrapper you can easily generate HTML text wraps for any imaginable shape. It can be circles, zig-zags, triangles or whatever you want. Read more (incl. screenshots) : CSSTextWrap - Wrap Text Around Any Shape .

(2) DocSyncer - Automatically synchronize all of your local office documents (on multiple PCs) with your Google Docs account. Change document on one PC and it will be automatically updated everywhere. Read more: DocSyncer - Sync Local Office Files with Google Docs.

(3) FlashCardDB - Simple online flash card maker. Not only it lets you create cool flash cards but also practice them. Read more: FlashCardDB - Online Flash Card Maker.

(4) HassleMe - Tell HassleMe what you want to be constantly reminded about (i.e. stop biting your nails, stop procrastinating, get back to work, etc.) and it will nag you via email at semi-unpredictable intervals. Read more: HassleMe - Continuous Reminders to Your eMail.

(5) ihoundSoftware - A program that helps you track and find stolen gadgets and cell phones. Once installed and configured, it will send you alerts as soon as someone connects your device to another computer. Read more (incl. video): ihoundSoftware - Find Lost Gadgets and Cell Phones.

(6) LetterMeLater - LetterMeLater offers one feature that your email doesn’t have, ‘the ability to schedule when an email should be sent’. Send scheduled emails right from your primary email program (Gmail, Outlook, etc.). Read more: LetterMeLater - Send Scheduled Emails.

(7) Mobiluck - Free application for your mobile phone that lets you 1. share your current whereabouts with friends, 2. receive alerts when one of your friends is in close proximity, and 3. chat with your Messenger contacts. Read more: Mobiluck - Social Networking on Your Mobile.

(8) QuickSilverScreen - Stream movies (some new but mostly old), TV Shows (24, Family Guy, …), documentary movies, TV channels (MTV, ESPN, CNN, AlJazeera, BBC, etc.) and lots of other video content for free. Most of the QSS content is in quite good quality. Read more (incl. video demo): QuickSilverScreen - Stream Movies, TV Channels, & TV Shows.

(9) TrackThePack - Track shipped packages online. Quickly check up on package’s current location and estimated delivery date. Works with FedEx, DHL and UPS tracking numbers. Read more: TrackThePack - Track Shipped Packages Online.

(10) TeamSnap - Easy and feature-rich service to manage a sport team or a club: track upcoming events and games, track team performance, follow up on due payments and fees, communicate with players, post team photos and lots more.

NOTE: These are just half of the applications that were added to our Directory in the last 3-4 days. To keep up-to-date on all directory additions subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory here (via RSS or email).

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