Handbrake is a free open source program that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The simple interface allows you to back up your DVDs to computer, iPod, PDA, AppleTV, and other formats.
Handbrake is a free open source program that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The simple interface allows you to back up your DVDs to computer, iPod, PDA, AppleTV, and other formats.
Sanoodi.com is a great route mapping mashup tool for use by runners, bikers, walkers, and more. The site lets you map, save, and share your routes, calculate mileage, and mashup with Flickr.com photo site.
Findbyclick.com “maps” Starbucks and other coffee locations for your caffeine needs while on the road.
Web Worker Daily recaps 10 free Word replacements for all your word processing needs – for the right price!
Johnny Jet, expert travel consultant, advises Seatguru.com for preferred seating locations on airplanes. If you need to call to change reservation details (or call any company for any reason) and want to talk to a LIVE person right away – look up the phone shortcuts at Gethuman.com. If you want/need any telephone voicemail forwarded to avoid using cell phone minutes while traveling,, you can “hear” the messages by checking your email from the free service at GotVoice.com. Finally, for international travelers, Whatplug.info will tell you what type of electrical connectors you need to bring along so you can get connected while in foreign countries.
Mozilla – makers of the better/safer Firebird browser and other great free open source aps – has created Sunbird calender. Try it out.
Ad-Aware, Spy-Bot Search & Destroy, and (believe it or not) Microsoft’s own Defender.
Singer’s Creations “Weather Watcher” is a great Windows weather info center.
Always On Top maker allows you to choose to keep open windows on top (or not).
Stardock Objectdock is neat but make sure you’ve got enough horsepower to run it smoothly.
Lightweight substitute for the bloated Adobe reader is Foxit reader.
If you want to see and talk to your family/friends “computer to computer” for free – Skype is for you.
Now you can convert your dusty records to digital music with a USB turntable and recording software.
