Grab Bag: Five Links of the Week
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- www.getnetwise.org — A public service created to “help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences.” This site exists to help people make informed decisions about their (and their family’s) use of the Internet.
- www.nationmaster.com — If only a resource like this had been available for public use back when I was writing geography and history reports in high school!
NationMaster.com is a massive data source that allows people to graphically compare nations across the globe. NationMaster compiles data from sources like the CIA Word Factbook, the UN, and the OECD, and users can generate maps and graphs comparing any of this information with ease. Cool. - www.instantstorm.com — A freeware tool for PCs that allows you to create Flash-based screensavers complete with plenty of bells and whistles. Features include a Wizard mode for beginners, screensaver scaling options, the capability to create Start Menu shortcuts, and the capability to fully customize your screensaver’s “about” box.
- www.wintabber.com — Attention PC power-users! Wintabber is a nifty, free little program for adding tab support to just about any window on your PC. Multi-tab just about any window in seconds.
- www.stikipad.com — The layperson’s definition of Stikipad: “a blank piece of paper where you decide its use.” A techno-geek’s definition of Stikipad: “a hosted wiki provider that lets you collaborate online.” Make a task list, plan an event, keep all of your team on the same page, book a trip, track document updates, and more … Plans start at $5/month.
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