Three Neat Sites of the Week

Posted in: Website Links

Site 1: www.priceprotectr.com — This site makes sure that, whenever you buy an item from a store with a price-protection guarantee, you’re immediately notified if/when a lower price is offered within a certain amount of time so you can obtain your refund. The service is free and extremely easy to use — just follow the steps on the homepage. As I’m writing this sentence, the site is claiming that, to date, it’s saved people a total of $216,806.38 since its launch about five months ago.

Site 2: www.skrbl.com — This site won’t save the world, but it sure is fun. Write notes, sketch drawings, upload photos and share files — everyone you invite to your “virtual whiteboard” sees the exact same screen you see. Skrbl even provides code that allows you to embed a whiteboard into your website if you’d like.

Site 3: www.fixya.com — I’m finally free to clean the cabinet where for years I’ve saved all the product manuals I ever came across when opening a new purchase. Fixya.com provides you with support information for just about any consumer product.  Browse by manufacturer, locate a repairman in the area, post a question on the site and receive answers from people who know what they’re talking about. What a lifesaver.

National Cristina Foundation

Posted in: Gadgets, Web Info, Tips & Tricks

The National Cristina Foundation is a wonderful organization that directs the donations of used computer equipment to nonprofit organizations, schools and public agencies throughout the United States.

If you’re considering a computer or computer-related equipment upgrade in your home or office, please visit www.cristina.org before tossing your old computer/equipment into the trash or putting it up for sale on eBay or Craigslist.

Turning Off Auto Number Lists in Word

Posted in: Software Downloads and Tips

When you type a number at the beginning of a new line in Word, the program usually assumes you’re creating a numbered list. Some people love this feature, others loathe it.

If you fall into the latter group, you can turn this feature off completely by going to Tools, then AutoCorrect Options, then the AutoFormat As You Type tab.

Are you there? OK. See that checkbox next to “Automatic numbered lists”? It’s checked, isn’t it? Uncheck it and click OK. Easy; you’re done.

The next time you wish to create a numbered list, simply click the numbering icon (it has the numbers 1, 2 and 3 next to three horizontal lines). Alternatively, you can click Format, then Numbering if you prefer to use the menu options across the top of the program.

Three Neat Sites for the Week

Posted in: Website Links

Site 1: www.gliffy.com — Gliffy allows you to draw, share and collaborate on a wide variety of diagrams and flowcharts without ever having to download a single piece of software.

Site 2: www.luckycrow.com — Here you’ll find colorful, fun and funky fabric gift-wrap-bags that are reusable, waste-free and eco-savvy. No scissors, tape, mess or stress required.

Site 3: www.fitday.com — FitDay helps people lose weight and take control of their diets by providing a free online diet journal for tracking foods, exercises, weight loss and goals.