Generate Quick Response (QR) codes with QRGen
You see them everywhere these days; they look like square 8-bit blotches of spilled ink with squares in 3 out of 4 corners. These two-dimensional barcodes can contain messages such as URLs or text up to 2000 characters, and are designed to be easily read by your smartphone, simply by scanning them with the camera [...]
Graph Words is a free online visual thesaurus
A visual thesaurus creates a graphic representation of the word you are looking for in relation to other synonyms, which is precisely what the free online service does: enter your desired word and it will be displayed in the middle of the screen surrounded by various synonyms. Mouse over the round ‘nodes’ that separate your [...]
WinMorph creates morphing animations with ease
Morphing animation done with WinMorph If you’ve seen one of those animations where one image turns into another (a young boy into an old man, Brad Pitt’s face transforming to Angelina’s, shown above) and would like to try your hand at creating a few of your own, this software is for you. WinMorph is a [...]
Ten Must-Have Free Screensavers for Windows, part 1
Although most modern displays do not need screensavers anymore, they remain a part of our everyday computing experience, at least for some. These days screensavers are more about form rather than function; a diversion for when you walk away from your PC or when you’re on the phone for a long time, etc. But they [...]
How to Choose the Best Laptop for You: A Mini-Workshop
Choosing the best laptop for your needs and making sure you get the best price is one of the most common problems I hear about. I use a three step process that helps me figure out the best possible deal. Determine your needs, then your price range, and then do your shopping. Following these steps [...]
Manage and pay off your debt with ReadyForZero
ReadyForZero is a free tool that can help manage and eliminate your debts like loans, credit cards and mortgages. Designed to help track your debt, create a plan of action, and help you stick to it, ReadyForZero has has loads of options to map your plan and progress, and helps keep you motivated and on [...]
Monitor your child’s Facebook activity with Minor Monitor
Minor Monitor is a free website that helps you monitor your child’s Facebook activity. Specifically designed to monitor Facebook accounts, Minor Monitor is loaded with tons of different options to keep track of your child’s Facebook activity. There’s nothing to install on your computer, and you can use the website to monitor your child while [...]
