Computer and Web Articles

I’d say we’ve found a keeper.

www.ManyBooks.net is a genuine treasure trove for eBook lovers (and avid readers in general). The site offers a whopping 29,000 eBooks for download, is easy to browse, and is filled with reviews by fellow readers.

“Yeah, sure.” you’re thinking. “That’s lovely. But why would I use ManyBooks.net instead of Amazon?”

My response: You might consider an occasional visit because you can download every single book from ManyBooks.net for free. Every single one.

When downloading a book, simply choose the file format you prefer: .pdf, .pdf for large print, .epub, .pdb, iPod notes (in a .zip file), .rb, .prc, .azw (yep, for your Kindle!), etc. That’s all there is to it—really.

Enjoy…

1. http://tinyurl.com/39fyl2w - Glasses-free 3-D TV? Why yes, Apple just won a patent for that.
2. http://dropitto.me – Yet another service that allows you to quickly receive large files online. It’s secure, it allows you to receive files from anyone at all, it’s secure, and it’s free. The one requirement is that you have a free or paid DropBox account (which is a very easy thing to setup if you don’t have one). I recommend having a look at the 2 minute demo video on the site if you’d like to quickly learn more.
3. http://greenmountainenergy.com - Accurately calculate and reduce your business’ impact on the environment. Determine your carbon footprint on the “Carbon Calculator” page, then learn how to offset your carbon footprint on the “Green Mountain Offsets” page.
4. http://ReadItLaterList.com – One reading list, everywhere you go.
5. http://tinyurl.com/27azvbc - Monitor Craigslist posts in your area with the help of Google Alerts. Be the first to know if someone decides to sell those sweet bindings on Craigslist so you can snatch them before anyone else does. If you’re currently visiting Craigslist every day in hopes of finding a specific item (or items), make sure you read this short article. Implementing the strategy offered could very well help you locate what you’ve been looking for with much less effort.

1. http://markup.io/ - Draw on webpages. Write with the text tool and make shapes using the magic marker tool. When you’re done, choose to “publish” a copy of your marked-up version of the page and share with friends, family, colleagues, contractors, or co-workers. Nothing to download, nothing to install.
2. http://myOnlineReading.com – A site offering free interactive stories created to help young children develop and practice their reading skills. The site also provides tips and reading strategies for parents and teachers focused on helping children improve their reading skills. All stories are written by educational professionals.
3. http://untweeps.com – Trim the fat and unfollow stale Twitter users, whitelist your favorite tweeple, and view your “Blocked” list.
4. http://tinyurl.com/26sxomh - Not a fan of PowerPoint? Here are five online alternatives offering similar functionality along with additional benefits, features, and integration/sharing options.
5. http://tinyurl.com/datz2c - A beginner’s guide to advertising on Facebook. If you have ads on Facebook or are considering using Facebook ads, read this article.

1. http://tinyurl.com/2366zyp - Gmail Productivity Inbox: Five tips to increase your productivity.
2. http://tinyurl.com/65gekp - Why no one is linking to your best blog posts—and what you can do about it.
3. http://tinyurl.com/2akfwex - A 45 second video showing you how to save time when searching by using Google Instant shortcuts.
4. http://tinyurl.com/3ye5ccu - The top 10 must-have apps for your iPhone (and some runners-up), according to the New York Times.
5. http://tinyurl.com/3×7lbhj - The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without all the bloatware. (Heads up: Not for the tech-intimidated.)

1. www.fridgewatcher.com – Every time I think I’ve seen it all, another website comes along and wakes me up with a big fat slap in the face. How could I possibly have guessed the existence of a site like FridgeWatcher—a site where people “open up their fridges to others”? I’ve learned that, apparently, every fridge tells a story. And this site is filled with stories about and photos of fridges from around the world to prove it. For example, a recent entry showcased a fridge from Ohio, which was crammed with food (including “at least 3 jars of pickles”) and covered in magnets from places the owner had visited (you know, like Casa Bonita).
2. http://tinyurl.com/2azg4qy - Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. You can now wear your tent when you go camping.
3. http://heidicohen.com/get-your-twitter-mojo/ - An article filled with easy to understand Twitter definitions and translations as well as tips for “sparkling” twitter conversations.
4. www.nudgemail.com – “The easiest way to send yourself reminders.” “Remember everything.” “Reduce email clutter.” Here’s the gist of how Nudgemail works: you write or forward any reminders (via email) to Nudgemail. Then, on the exact day/hour/minute you specified, Nudgemail sends that email reminder right back your way. And that’s it. If it sounds like it might be helpful to you, give it a test, right from the site’s homepage. It’s free and works on any device.
5. http://tinyurl.com/2fn4ws5 - You’ve copied tapes. You’ve copied CDs. And now you can copy your old vinyl records.

1. http://tinyurl.com/5lc9sf - The photos your digital camera takes are BIG, aren’t they? It sure can be a pain trying to email them, can’t it? You can only send one or two at a time, and it takes forever. In past articles we’ve had a look at some of the online services that allow you to circumvent the emailing-super-big-photos-nuisance… but if you’re a Windows Vista user who uses an email program that sits in your computer (such as Thunderbird or Outlook), you have a ridiculously easy, very convenient, and totally automated option available to you. Take Read this short article and take advantage of this built-in, convenient functionality.
2. http://tinyurl.com/cbjcly - Nice Work. Excited? Confused? A bit skeptical? Well, you took the first step. You setup your company’s account and you’re officially “on” Twitter. So… er… Now what?
3. http://tinyurl.com/29yy6yo - You’re at a big outdoor event and a catchy song starts playing on the P.A. You instantly know you’d like to add it to your riding/chilling/workout mix, but unfortunately don’t know the name of the song or the artist. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, iPhones, and even online services that can name songs by listening to your humming, your chances of figuring out the artist and name of the song are pretty high.
4. http://www.greenzer.com – A “next-generation shopping engine that’s been designed to make environmentally conscious shopping easier.” Browse, compare, and shop thousands of green products from dozens of carefully chosen merchant partners. Visit their About page to learn how Greenzer chooses the products it showcases.
5. http://tinyurl.com/ldkrlj - We hear it all the time. “Can you build an online store for us? We want an online store so we can sell [enter generic product like tshirts or coffee mugs here]. We know we’ll make a lot of money from it.” I applaud your entrepreneurial efforts. I also recommend reading this article before  investing your money and diving right in: “Nine Reasons Why Your Online Business Will Fail.”

1. http://tinyurl.com/38xun4y - The 25 big-brand Facebook pages with the most Likes. (Pringles? Really?)
2. http://tinyurl.com/2bvppdq - Short article on the “Very Slow PC”. Why it happens and practical advice on what you can do. (Summary: Anti-Spyware, cut back on auto-loading programs, tame hog processes, and consider upgrading your RAM.)
3. http://tinyurl.com/5tuf4s - If you use (or are trying to use) social media for your business, PAY ATTENTION HERE. This article, entitled “The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook” explains how social media mimics in-real-life relationships and provides you with a substantial list of egregious errors to avoid.
4. http://orangoo.com/spellcheck - Spell check your website. Right now. Go.
5. http://tinyurl.com/2d255td - Are you a Basecamp lover? Do you regularly use Basecamp to manage your projects? Consider learning more about Easy Insight, a tool that allows you to perform Basecamp reporting and analysis (custom lists, charts, etc.) across your projects.

1. http://ow.ly/31NwE - Tech-savvy 12 year old uses her iPod Touch to foil a would-be kidnapper.
2. http://tinyurl.com/y9vvn93 - You’re not alone. A recent study confirms why human beings have the darndest time breaking habits.
3. http://tinyurl.com/2a763ds - An answer to the question “Why am I getting spam at an email address I use only for one newsletter?”
4. http://tinyurl.com/2ag3cl5 - This is your weekly dose of Cute, courtesy of Boo the puppy. Boo has more Facebook fans than you. Over 163,000 of them, actually.
5. http://apple.com/recycling - Looking to recycle your Apple computer, monitor, iPod, or iPhone? Apple makes it easy. Check it out.

1. http://tinyurl.com/2wwx6ln - Implementing this simple website content strategy has increased many a company’s sales. It very well could do the same for your business. I guarantee it.
2. http://tinyurl.com/dbtdz3 - Ten excellent battery hacks, tips, and tricks. Because, after all, “the gadgets you love don’t always love you back—at least when it comes to battery life.”
3. http://tinyurl.com/2f5wt33 - Should I assume that you’ve seen this well-done video highlighting all you need to know about the Vail Resorts EpicMix Android App, yes?
4. http://tinyurl.com/ns28ab - Five ways you can increase traffic to your blog. (Note: I’m assuming your blog has excellent, high-quality content that people want to read. If not, focus on that prior to working on increasing traffic to your blog.)
5. http://tinyurl.com/2486byp - A collection of four easy Windows XP tweaks: turning off Windows Messenger for good, turning off hibernation, turning off indexing to speed up response time, and removing “Messenger Services” advertisements.