Cool Websites and Tools (edition #123)

Mar. 4th, 2008 | by Aibek | 4,702 Views

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) BasicState - Free uptime monitoring service. BasicState checks your website every 15 minutes and alerts you via email or SMS in case the site goes down. Read more: BasicState - Monitor Uptime Status of your Website.

(2) BookletCreator - Turn any PDF document to a printable booklet. Basically it reorders the pages in such manner so that when the document is printed it can be easily folded into a small booklet. See screenshot at BookletCreator - Create Printable Booklet from your PDF.

(3) CircleUp - If you ever tried to discuss anything with more than 10 people via email you probably know how annoying and time consuming it is. CircleUp makes group email conversations easy. Read more (incl. video) … .

(4) FindABetterBank - Want to compare your bank against other banks in the area? FindABetterBank helps you find a better bank for your needs by comparing almost every major and local bank from the nearby area. Read more: FindABetterBank - Compare Banks.

(5) LearnItLists - Learn foreign language by discovering 10 new words every day. To get started, simply complete quick sign up and choose one of the languages. Read more … .

(6) Maracal - Simple and comprehensive mortgage calculator. Read more: MaraCal - Online Mortgage Calculator.

(7) Pingg - Excellent event organizer that makes dealing with invitations an easy and painless process. Create stylish invitations, accept payments, see who can and can’t make it and more.

(8) SecondBrain - Import content from your social web accounts to one place. Store your Del.icio.us bookmarks, Digg stories (the ones you have dugg), Flickr photos, Youtube videos, Blogger articles, etc. - in one searchable web account. Read more: SecondBrain - Store Everything you Bookmark and Share at One Place.

(9) ServiceBeacon - Manage everything related to your cars online. See when it is time to do service, get notified about manufacturer recalls, book service appointments with a local service shop and more.

(10) VoxLite - Record and send video messages directly from your browser. It doesn’t require you to sign-up, but if you do you’ll be able to store video emails in your Voxlite mailbox. VoxLite - Send and Receive Video Emails.

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. Want latest reviews in your email ? Subscribe via email.