Web Goodies and Tips (makeuseof extra #53)

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

• CreamMonkey – integrates Greasemonkey-like functionality to Apple’s Safari browser. While it’s not 100% compatible with all Greasemonkey scripts, works fine with many of them.
• Flylc – “Europe’s low cost flights search and booking engine. All European discount flights with budget airlines!…“
• FoxTorrent (Win, Mac, Linux) – memory-friendly and auto-configurable BitTorrent(?) client for Firefox. Functions even when the browser is closed and lets you stream files while they are downloading.
• GoGooroo – lets you bookmark your favorite web channels from all over the internet and share them with others. As a result of user-contributions it turned into web TV guide that helps you find cool stuff to watch. Browse content by popularity or channel (comedy, movies, kids, lifestyle, etc.)
• Text4Free – lets you send free SMS / MMS (i.e. pictures, audio, etc.) messages to almost any mobile in the world. Supports over 100 mobile carriers worldwide. Provides an option to integrate free text messaging tool to your blog or profile.
• Toggl – handy, web-based timetracker, perfect for anyone who needs to manage their work hours: freelancers, consultants, programmers, designers, etc. Features: (1) create projects, (2) assign projects to users, (3) track your or other’s working hours, (4) create/print/export reports…
• Mozy (Win, Mac) – online backup service (free up to 2 GB)
• Instructables – huge collection of user-contributed ‘HowTo’s for making all kind of interesting things i.e., paper wallet, lego USB stick, headache machine, etc. Categories include: tech, food, ride, home, not liable …

Cool Articles and Tips

• Free software that lets you… [dvdpimper.com] – free CD/DVD tools for all your needs
• What Happened At Digg? [readwriteweb.com] – quick event overview of the recent user revolt at Digg
• How to Really erase a Hard Drive (Windows) [blogs.zdnet.com] – “…simple deletion isn’t enough to protect the data when disposing of the equipment“
• 12 Important U.S. Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know – [avivadirectory.com]