ClearCheckbook.com is a useful way to keep your check register updated from anywhere. This service works much like Quicken or Money, but is all online and free. It allows you to set budgets, manage multiple accounts, and even log that check you just wrote right from your cell phone. Never forget about that outstanding check again. [via DumbLittleMan]
GadgetTrack is a revolutionary piece of software that you install on any USB storage device that calls home in the event that it is stolen. This is perfect for your iPod, mp3 player or jump drive. Lifehacker.com provides a better explanation for how it works.
theft, recovery, usb2.0 memory, drive
Pear Budget is a spreadsheet based budgeting app that takes simple seriously. You need MS Excell or the free OpenOffice.org Calc to use Pear Budget. This is truly straight forward but is very useful. All instructions and needed tools are in plain sight.
Eraser is a good program but is use is questionable. Do you really need a program that deletes files and systematically rewrites patterned data over it again and again so that no one will ever be able to recover the file? Ok, maybe you are giving away or selling a computer and want to permanently remove personal pictures and info...
MyMemorizer.com is quickly becoming my favorite online calendar app. With intuitive features and smooth, clean graphics, it is pleasant to use. Every calendar should follow MyMemorizer's plan view that shows today and tomorrow's schedules, a task list, and overall view of the next 2 weeks. Other views include standard year and month view s. It has group features, sharing, and allows calendar widgets to be posted into sites. Multiple reminders can be set up for each event, such as reminding you a day before and 15 minutes before. The greatest feature is that event reminders that can be sent to you via email or SMS to your cell phone. That can save the day.
This is a listing of sites that offer free photos and images that are not copyrighted. Useful when you need an image for an example, report, etc. This list will be updated as more are found and is in no particular order.
everystockphoto
STOCKVAULT
stock.xchng
FreeDigitalPhotos
pixel perfect digital
WatchMyCell is a simple program made to keep you from having to pay overages. It periodically checks your minutes from your provider and if you get close to going over it will send you an email or sms. It runs from your computer and is extremely lightweight. It covers many major providers and more are being added. Don't pay for going over your minutes.
Buxfer.com is perfect for anyone with a roommate or any type of arrangement where expenses are shared between 2 or more people. This web based app can set up for groups or keep it personal. Rent, utilities, groceries, Buxfer can handle it all. It even keeps track of other amounts you have loaned out. This is a great way to reconcile shared finances.
Mozy is an automated online backup system. Mozy offers 2 Gigs of backup for free. Select all your important files and Mozy will automatically and securely back them up on their servers. When you have a problem, just reinstall the program and it will restore the files. It is easy and painless.
Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal is an all-in-one solution for many of the problems that plague PCs. It performs essential scans and repair of the registry and startup. It prevents security threats and removes spyware. This tool is very easy to use and will speed up your computer.
Hamachi "is a zero-configuration virtual private networking (VPN) application.
In other words Hamachi is a program that allows you to arrange multiple computers into their own secure network just as if they were connected by a physical network cable. "
Use Hamachi just like your computers were networked together for file sharing, iTunes and gaming. Everything is encrypted, so your information is safe.
Cumulate Draw is a simple to use web app that behaves just like installed sofware. It is great for simple diagrams and even provides components for flow charts, network diagrams, both Mac and Windows UI, and Workflow diagrams. Don't pirate Microsoft Visio.
ResizR is a quick and painless way to resize any image. You can upload from your computer or point it to a url. It even lets you chose the exact width of the resized image, which is great for formatting webpages, etc. ResizR also has a firefox extension.
Jott.com is basically a voice transcription service...that emails you. Do you ever think of something that you need to do but have no way to make a reminder? With Jott.com, you just call in, leave a message and soon you'll find a transcript of your message in your inbox. This can be extremely handy. There are many more features at Jott.com for you to discover. voice mail, transcribe, voice to text, remind yourself.
Audacity is a full featured recorder/editor. It has the ability to import and export most audio file types. It can splice, cut, combine, and apply effects just like professional equipment. If you make recordings this is the way to go. Don't pirate Sound Forge or Music Maker.
GanttPV is an open source alternative to Microsoft Project. I haven't tested it, so I would love to hear what you think.
PDF Creator is a useful app for turning just about anything into a pdf file for storage or transfer. It mounts as a printer driver. Once it is installed, just click print in any application and chose PDF Creator as your printer, chose a filename and you have yourself a pdf file. Don't pirate Adobe Acrobat Pro.
TrueCrypt is a hearty disk encryption program with many great features. It is almost unnoticeable, automatic and very quick. It can create a virtual encrypted disk and mounts it as a real disk. TrueCrypt also can encrypt an entire disk, USB drive, or flash storage. Hackers won't even know the encrypted volume exists. This is a very powerful tool. backup, hide files, hidden, secure data
