How Far is It

Do you go for walks or jobs around your neighborhood? Do you want to know how far away a friend's house is? A free tool by DaftLogic.com let's you plot points on a Google map and see the distance. The tool is simply called, "Google Maps Distance Calculator". Click here to visit the Distance Calculator t...

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Search Engine Rankings (SEO)

Do you have your own website or blog? Do you write your own unique content for it? If you don't write your own unique content, then you should. Don't waste money on "Article Spinning," "Private Label Articles," or other similar options. Granted, some people might try that route, but the best way to get the Search Engines to love you is to just provide relevant unique content. The more relevant unique content you have on a blog or website means the...

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Not Sure What You Want to Watch, Read, Or Listen

Have you ever watched a great movie and wanted to find similar movies? What about listening to a song, and wanting a similar song? You might have even not been sure what you wanted, and just needed some help picking something to pass the time. TasteKid.com let's you input music, movies, shows, books, authors, and games to find similar items. You could type in the movie title, "Inception," and it will give you similar movies such as, "Shutter Island (instant...

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Value Scout on Squidoo

Check out the new Value Scout lens on Squidoo for more things of value! The lens will be built up over time with information, ideas, products, services, and other things of value that are appropriate. Feel free to go take a look, and post any comments you have at the bottom of the page! Have a great day! Click here to see Value Scout on Squidoo!...

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Get Expert Answers for Your Technology Problems

Have you ever had a problem you could figure out with a piece of software or other digital technology? Who do you turn to for answers? If you work in an office you could probably turn to your coworker, but what if they don't know the answer? Do you hire some expensive consultant to help with the problem or do you use the mind-power of thousands of experts for one low monthly cost? Can't figure out how to do something in Microsoft Office (Excel,...

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Mind Game - Think Positively - #10

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below. Your desktop computer breaks beyond repair At least I have a laptop At least I have an iPad At least my cell phone still works I haven't been to the library in awhile. Maybe now's a good time to go. What else can you think of... Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xc...

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Keep Your Brain Happy

As you know our brains are very complex, and to keep them working properly requires exercising the brain. Kurt Simonsen, on Associated Content, post a brief article about, "Seven Ways to Stay Mentally Fit." He mentions keeping your brain on edge, and mix things up occasionally. He also mentions challenging your brain in one way or another. Brain games like those provided on Lumosity.com are a great way to challenge your brain. There are numerous...

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Brain & Memory Training Program

Do you ever feel like your memory is getting worse? Do you wish that you could stimulate your brain and make it work better? There are a variety of websites and programs available that provide Brain Training games. Facebook.com even has some free apps that have some simple brain games. However, one of the best brain training websites on the Internet is Lumosity.com. You get different daily training exercises every day, personal tracking, and many...

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Graphic Design Contests

Are you talented with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or any of the alternatives and looking to earn some extra cash? There are many websites that let people post "contests" with payouts for the winner. 99Designs.com is a popular website that uses this concept. They allows registered users the opportunity to run a contest and all of the registered designers on the site can compete for the payout. The client gets to pick his or her favorite logo, website...

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Mind Game - Think Positively - #9

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below. It's snowing outside and you run out of wood for your fireplace At least I still have a furnace At least I still have a portable heater Now I know why I bought all these blankets Good thing I have a lot of sweaters What else can you think of... Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.X...

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