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Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Make Free Calls to US and Canada With Google Voice
Gmail clients can now use Google Voice to make free calls to the US and Canada via their computer. For international calls, rates are competitive.

“Make Free Calls in Gmail with Google Voice”
via Gizmodo

Official iPhone App Brings Netflix Instant Streaming to All iOS Devices
Watch any instant movie or TV show in your Netflix queue on any iOS device. Available with 3G or Wi-Fi.

“Netflix Instant Streaming Comes to the iPhone and iPod touch, Works over 3G”
via Lifehacker

5 Hot Travel Deals for Fall
Reader’s Digest shares hot savings and travel tips for your upcoming vacations.

“5 Best Travel Coupons and Tips”
via Reader’s Digest

The Best Stress Fighting Foods
Certain foods are better at helping the body cope with stress. Find out which ones can help you stay calm.

“The Very Best Stress Fighting Foods”
via Bottom Line Secrets

The Hidden Dangers of Facebook’s “Places”
Facebook’s “Places” feature allows people to know where you are and at what time. Why might this not be a good idea? Read Unplggd’s article to find out.

“Reasons Why You Should be Careful About Facebook Places”
via Unplggd

Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Enter to Win Google Contests
Win cash and other prizes by entering and winning these 8 Google contests.

“8 Google Contests to Keep an Eye on and Win a Prize”
via Make Use Of

The Ultimate Docking Station for Your i Devices
The new iPAD Dock, available in September, will house 2 iPads, 4 iPhones, or a combination of i devices, all at once.

“iPAD Dock: The Ultimate iPad/iPhone Dock Accommodates All Your Devices”
via Gizmag

Get Smart: Learn New Stuff With Online Courses
Looking to expand your knowledge base? Try these sites, which offer online courses. Some are even free!

“Best Sites to Take Online Courses & Learn New Stuff”
via My Life Scoop

12 Tips for Getting Regular Exercise
If you have a difficult time staying motivated to exercise, these 12 tips will help you stay focused and reap the benefits.

“12 Tips for Getting Regular Exercise…”
via The Happiness Project

The Best Automatic Litter Boxes for Your Furry Friends
Check out these automatic cleaning litter boxes for all under $350.

“4 Favorite Automatic Litter Boxes For Our Feline Friends”
via unplggd

Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Get Fit Office Gadgets
Power steppers, treadmills, and stress balls are only a few of the latest trends in office fitness gadgets.

“6 Office Gadgets for Getting Fit at Work”
via My Life Scoop

Tea Tree Oil = Super Cleanser and Germ Buster
Tea tree oil can relieve cold symptoms, kill mold, remove stickers, and much more!

“Tea Tree Oil: 10 Germ-Killing, Super-Cleansing Uses”
via Eco Salon

Can Cars Be Fueled By Their Own Exhaust?
A newly discovered plant enzyme is capable of turning carbon monoxide into propane. Will future cars run off of their own exhaust?

“Plant Enzyme Converts Car Exhaust Into Fuel”
via Eco Geek

Netflix Scores Access to Epix Movies 90 Days After Debut
90 days after Epix movies first air on TV and online, they will be available for Netflix customers to stream.

“Netflix to Stream Epix Movies 90 Days After Debut”
via Electronista

10 Steps Towards Becoming a Better Communicator
A conversation should not be one-sided. Learn how you can be an equal player– not hog the attention or fail to contribute.

“10 Keys to Becoming a Better Communicator”
via Dumb Little Man

Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Easy Ways Conserve Energy With Your Computer
Size of screen, screen savers, and yes, hours used, all suck energy. Here’s how you can reign in your computer’s power use.

“4 Easy Ways to Save Energy with Your Computer”
via The Daily Green

Go Paperless with Mobile Phone Ticketing
Twicketer is a new ticketing system that lets you call in and receive a ticket over your phone. Your paperless ticket is then sent to your phone, which becomes your pass to the event.

“Showtime for Smartphones: Calling it in With Paperless Ticketing”
via EcoSalon

Bing Maps Calculates Your Cab Tab
Calculating pick-up time and distance charges, Bing Maps can give you a good idea what it will cost to hail a cab.

“Bing Maps Calculates Your Cab Tab”
via Gizmodo

10 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend over $600 on school supplies this year. Want to trim that budget? Read on…

“10 Tips for Back–to-School Savings”
via Kiplinger

Can Your Browser Handle HTML 5?
The next generation of HTML is here. Is your browser ready?

“Is Your Browser Ready For HTML 5″
via WebMonkey

Useful Things Weekly Link Round-Up

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

How-to Convert Your Favorite Songs into iPhone Ringtones
This slick how-to guide will show you how it’s done.

“How to Convert Your Favorite Songs into iPhone Ringtones”
via Make Use Of

6 Steps Towards Becoming a Recovering Couch Potato
If your television is sucking too much of your time, these 6 steps will help you break your bad habit.

“6 Steps to Remove TV From Your Life”
via Stepcase Lifehack

Cooler Backpack Keeps Drinks Cold Wherever You Go
For less than $50 you can tote around 18 12oz. cans in a completely waterproof cooler that straps to your back.

“Box Cooler Backpack”
via Coolest Gadgets

The Best Airlines for Pet Travel
Which airlines offer the best travel services for your fuzzy friend?

“What’s the Best Airline For Your Pet to Travel?”
via the Consumerist