Toodledo
www.toodledo.com
Do you have sticky note reminders
covering your desk? Are there a million things on your to-do list? You might
consider the help of a task manager. Toodledo is a free Web-based tool
that prioritizes, organizes, and schedules your personal to-do lists to help
increase productivity. First, sign up for an account and then begin using
Toodledo to organize your lists into folders using tags and subtasks. Features include
hotlists, which automatically prioritizes your tasks, and filters, which hide tasks
so you can concentrate on what's most important. You can set reminders and alarms
for upcoming tasks and use Toodledo's collaboration tools to share projects with
others. Toodledo also offers a Pro subscription with more advanced features for
$14.95 per year.
CrashMyPad
www.crashmypad.com
If you're planning a trip but
don't want to pay for a pricey hotel room, check out the accommodations listed at
CrashMyPad. This service lets travelers search for and book lodging with locals
who might have a spare room or even an entire home to offer. The founders
search for unique and affordable options and list them on this site. Travelers can
enter their destination and then select a check-in/check-out date and number of
guests, which returns a list of the available rooms or properties that match
the criteria. Each listing has a description and photos of the space available,
the cost per night, and any amenities included or attractions nearby. You can also
contact the host with questions.
Quora
www.quora.com
Quora is a Q&A site that
lets you ask questions and then receive answers and content from people who share
your interests and who have first-hand knowledge about that particular question
or field, such as real-life doctors, military veterans, screenwriters, etc. You
can create an account and then build a personalized home page based on topics,
questions, people, and boards you are following. Boards are collections of things
you find or post. You can follow other users' boards and post anything you find
on Quora or the Web to your board.
Active.com
www.active.com
Active.com is a popular
online community for people to search for, learn about, register for, and participate
in sports and recreational activities. From cycling events to marathons to camps
and clinics, this site offers a huge directory of sports and recreational
facilities, classes, events, and activities. Visitors looking to participate in
local events can search by sport, such as football, soccer, running, golf, and more,
and then enter keywords, such as activity type and location, to find events
nearby The site offers information and articles on topics such as Healthy
Living, Strength & Fitness, and Outdoor Adventures. There are camping
guides, hiking guides, diet plans, and training schedules. The information at
this site is bottomless and ready for you to explore.
RetailMeNot
www.retaiImenot.com
This site is a coupon
clipper's dream, offering information about deals and coupons from certain merchants.
Using the search bar at the top of the page, you can enter a specific merchant,
such as Pizza Hut, Gap, or Teleflora, or enter a keyword, such as pizza, clothing,
or flowers. Coupons and deals that are available will appear in a list. Some
are coupon codes that you can enter at the online checkout, while others are
printable coupons. You can also search grocery coupons and all printable
coupons. If you come across a deal or discount yourself, you can post that coupon
or offer to share with others. Some of the site's features may not be available
until you sign up for a free account.
Storify
www.storify.com
With Storify,
users can turn social media posts into interesting stories. You can collect
photos, videos, tweets, and more and then publish them to build a compelling
story. Start by creating a free account, and then add a title and a short
description for your story. Next, begin adding content from social media sites such
as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flicker, and more. When you search sites for content,
results will appear along the right side of the
page. Simply
drag and drop content to your story and insert text to narrate as necessary.
You can save your story as a draft to update and edit later, or publish it to
Storify for others to see.
