Hype and naysayers aside, Google Chrome (download here) has been able to obtain over 1% of the market share for web browsers in only one day after launching.  While the browser itself is very fast and it offers some great benefits, it does have it’s share of problems too.  Most notably, its bugs [...] Continue Reading…

The past several weeks I’ve been scouring the web in search of the best online storage, backup, and sharing services and applications. I have personally investigated and reviewed each and every one of these listed below. If you believe I have left an important one out of the list please let me know by commenting at the end of this article and I will review it for inclusion. In addition, if you work for one of the service providers listed below and any of the information (features, pricing, etc.) becomes outdated please bring this to my attention by commenting on this post using your work email (yourname@nameofserviceprovider) and I will personally update the information so it is current and accurate. [...] Continue Reading…

The recently awarded search and advertising deal that Microsoft just landed with Facebook and the acquisition and implementation of JellyFish’s cashback program into Live Search have really impressed me.  Regardless of the potential on-again, off-again Microhoo deal, Microsoft’s aggressive strategy towards strengthening its foothold in web-based applications and services has me thinking that it’s not the old stuffy bundled-up one trick software pony I used to know and actually reminds [...] Continue Reading…

Scavenja is a web-based scavenger hunt where users compete against each other to win great prizes. Each game last approximately two weeks with a new clue provided each day. After deciphering the clue, users take a picture, upload it to the site and describe how it meets that goal. Points are awarded for accomplishing goals as well as how fast they can accomplish the goals. At the end of the two week period, the player with the most points wins the prize.

Apparently the idea of Scavenja was conceived in Raleigh, NC during RTP Startup Weekend where it won “Best in Show” [...] Continue Reading…

Tatango is a group text messaging website that is launching its private beta today. Tatango claims to offer the simplest and most effective way for groups to communicate via their mobile phones. Basically the service allows you to message multiple contacts at once from your computer or mobile phone.

Previously known as networkText, Tatango will support faster text messaging, replies to mobile phone, contact importing, and many more features. The company recently received a round of funding from Bellingham Angel Organization in late June and currently boasts over 4000 groups using their service with over 17 million text messages served.

Last September Trumpia was marketing itself as [...] Continue Reading…

Xoopit is a Firefox plugin for Gmail that enables you to quickly find photos, videos, and files that have been attached or linked within emails that you’ve sent or received. It is especially helpful when you are trying to hunt down that email you sent with an important attached image or document. Instead of trying to find that specific email, now you can just grab the file directly using Xoopit. Thus you’ll never misplace an attachment again!

After you register for a Xoopit account and install the Firefox plugin for Gmail, Xoopit automatically indexes and aggregates all the images, files, and videos that are associated with your [...] Continue Reading…

Firefox is the ultimate browser for your customizing pleasure. You can change themes, add search engines, and install various extensions to improve its functionality and look to meet your needs. Here are some of my favorite Firefox Add-ons.

StumbleUpon is a social bookmarking extension that makes surfing the web fun and exciting again. When setting up your account you select from a list of things that interest you. Then all you have to do is click on the “Stumble” button and it takes you to sites that contain those things you like.

RoboForm is a must have for any web browser [...] Continue Reading…

YouMail is a free next generation voicemail service that is much more flexible than your traditional voicemail and, dare I say, actually fun to use! To activate your account all you have to do is register and forward your messages to YouMail’s voice messaging service. Once you have the service set up you can easily record your own greeting message for incoming callers, upload any audio file to use as your greeting, or choose from a library of free YouMail greeting messages. Here’s one of my favorites:

YouMail even lets you assign different greetings for different callers and it can also greets each [...] Continue Reading…

Needish is a social network of people and businesses that help one another find solutions for each other’s needs. It’s akin to posting a well designed wanted ad, except that Needish actively seeks out solutions for you by contacting the appropriate persons and/or businesses and notifying them of your specific need. Thus saving you the time and hassle of doing tons of research to find the right solution while also giving businesses the opportunity to compete for your attention. For example, if you are in need of health insurance you post this need on the site and your friends, and health insurance providers, are notified of that need [...] Continue Reading…