How many people are in space.
This is a great example of why I love the web: occasionally things pop up that have no “real” value but are a lot of fun; like howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com. The sole purpose of this site is to let you know “How many… Read more
Microsoft FixIt
If you have an issue with your windows computer there may be a one-click solution waiting for you over at the Microsoft FixIt website – http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/ The FixIt Center is full of quick fixes to common problems. Like most… Read more
Get a color pallet
Sometimes out walking around I see something and think “that would be a great color pallet for _____”. Unfortunately I’m not very good at that sort of thing. Thankfully I have help with pictaculous.com. It’s THAT simple. Take a picture, email it… Read more
Send yourself reminders
I’ve had several occasions recently when someone asked me to remind them about something down the road. I’m nothing if not forgetful so I rely on ohdontforget.com to help me out. Enter the destination number, set a date, enter your message…. Read more
Need help? Come prepared.
When I’m helping someone solve a website issue, or they tell me somethings not working “like it should”, I spend a lot of time gathering basic information that can help me find answers. This can be time consuming for them and me. … Read more
A Simple Genealogy Site
Every since I got my “sea legs” as a web developer I’ve dreamed of designing a simple but comprehensive website to help create family trees. I can stop; Geni.com does it beautifully. Whether you’re a when-you-can genealogist (like me) or a… Read more
A really simple home page
I love when I see stuff on the web that does just what I want it to do. Fav4.org does. Choose the four websites you want it to display (from a list of 20 or so), set it as your internet homepage, and you have a super-simple place to start your… Read more
Distraction free weather
I love Weather Underground; I think they get it right a lot of the time -more than most. What I don’t like is how cluttered their site is. They remidied that recently with a weather site devoted entirely to My weather. Click here to get… Read more
Monday: Simplicity
Tuesday: Press Here
Wednesday: Meltdown
Thursday: From the Hip
Friday: Casual Day
Represent Yourself
Do you ever visit a website where there are comments and see that some people look like this… While other people have a picture next to their comments? That’s called a Gravatar and you can get your own by clicking here. After your… Read more