Cool Websites and Tools (edition #139)

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(1) DownForEveryoneOrJustMe - Cool website Down For Everyone Or Just Me helps you find out whether the website you’re trying to visit is actually down or just blocked by one of the filters on your network. Read more: Website Down For Everyone Or Just Me ?.

(2) FeedKiller - Combine multiple RSS feeds into one universal feed. What makes FeedKiller standout from the other similar tools is the ability to select the number of stories to include from each feed. Read more: FeedKiller - Merge RSS Feeds.

(3) Filemail - Using Filemail you can send up to 2GB files to multiple recipients right from your browser. Allows to send multiple files at once. Read more: Filemail - Large File Transfer Site.

(4) Loan Repayment Calculator - Simply enter the amount of the loan, the period, and the annual interest rate. Then hit “Calculate” and it will tell you the total amount you will end up paying, the interest amount, and what will be your monthly repayment amount. Read more: Online Loan Repayment Calc.

(5) HotspotShield - Last time we have mentioned Hulu, a US only service for watching TV show episodes and movies online. Like with anything on the internet there is always a way around and that’s exactly where Hotspot Shield comes in. This app lets you watch Hulu movies and TV show episodes online. Read more: HotspotShield - Watch Hulu TV Shows from Abroad.

(6) MyTVRSS - Stay on top of latest episode release dates for your favorite TV shows by creating a custom RSS feed that you can subscribe to in your feedreader. Read more: MyTVRSS - Get Air Dates for TV Shows in your Feedreader.

(7) OVGuide - Want to find the best video streaming website for Sports, News Channels, Movies, TV shows, Anime, Cartoons… whatever, OVG is the place to go. Read more: OVGuide - Ultimate Online Video Guide.

(8) PhoneMyPhone - This website let you schedule phone calls to your own phone number. Simply go to the website, enter your phone number and call straight away or optionally schedule the call for later. Read more: PhoneMyPhone - Schedule Calls to your Phone.

(9) ScrnShots - Do you like taking screenshots and sharing them with others? If so then you might be interested in this new website where you can store, organize and share your favorite screenshots online. Read more: ScrnShots - Upload, Tag and Share Screenshots.

(10) Timer - Use Twitter as an alarm for things you need to remember. Like with many other Twitter services all you need to do is add the Timer to your Twitter friends. Read more: Timer - Set Reminder Alerts using Twitter.

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    3 Comments Leave a Comment

    Comment by Rockstar Sid
    2008-05-09 13:42:08

    Thanks for the good list.. i loved the first one,simple and fast!

     
    2008-05-09 14:30:23

    Nice list, I hadn’t even heard of most of these. PhoneByPhone would be a nice way to get out of possible bad blind date!

     
    Comment by Sean
    2008-05-09 14:48:46

    FYI - Loan Repayment Calc link points to filemail.com

     
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