Essential Tools
Browser
I have tinkered with a few browsers over the years. I quickly caught on to Firefox but I was looking for alternatives when it became sluggish. Now I am happy with this super combo.
- Firefox (http://www.getfirefox.net/)
- Chrome (http://www.google.com/chrome)
Mobile Solutions
These solutions are accessible at home, from the internet and from my smartphone.
- Android - Samsung Galaxy S
- Catch (http:///www.catch.com) - I use Catch for text notes instead of Simplenote. I liked the Simplenotes apps for Android but they weren't searchable from the Google search widget.
- Dropbox (http://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTEyNjE5Mzk5) - this link includes a referral because when people join with this link I get more space for free. So easy to use and no excuses for losing an older version of a document.
- Evernote (http://www.evernote.com) - my memory dump of EVERYTHING and in Evernote everything is searchable. I pay for the premium version.
- Google - email (http://mail.google.com) , calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar), docs (http://docs.google.com), reader (http://www.google.com/reader/view/)
- LastPass (http://lastpass.com/) - I was looking for a replacement for RoboForm because of the separate licenses for PC and USB and a lame Blackberry version. Paying to have LastPass on my Blackberry was a smart choice.
- Meebo (http://www.meebo.com/) - I keep telling my kids not to install MSN Messenger or other IM software and they think it's lame that their mother knows about this stuff.
- Springpad (http://springpadit.com) - I like Springpad but it can't replace Evernote because it doesn't have the incredible search capabilities for finding text in documents. However, I haven't been able to completely give up on Springpad and I think I will use it as a record of books and movies I enjoy and a home inventory.
- SugarSync (https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?rf=dxk3ypcymeqq2) - this is a referral link which will boost my space as well. I love Dropbox but it did not work as well as SugarSync for the different roles and people I share files with.
- Toodledo (http://www.toodledo.com) - I am happier with Toodledo since I found a couple of nice User Styles to beautify the interface.
Photos and Graphics
- cam2pc (http://www.nabocorp.com/cam2pc/freeware.php) FREE - I use cam2pc to import photos onto my computer and it automatically renames them and sorts them into folders by month.
- Flickr Uploader
- Lightroom (http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/) - This is on my wishlist for awesome photo management and tweaking.
- Paint Shop Pro (http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/nz/en/Product/1184951547051#versionTabview=tab1&tabview=tab0) - I purchased PSP 7 and PSP 8.
- Photoshop Elements (http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/) - I own PSE 5.
- Picasa (http://picasa.google.com) FREE - Great for geotagging photos and sending pics to Posterous.
PC Software
- FileZilla (http://filezilla-project.org/) - FTP software for managing websites.
- Notepad++ (http://notepad-plus-plus.org/) - A Windows notepad replacement.
- Q-Dir (http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir) - A better option than Windows Explorer.
- ScanDrop (http://www.officedrop.com/scandrop-scanning-software) - Super software for scanning and creating PDF files to upload to Evernote and Google Docs. Allows combining and rotating pages.
Websites and Services
- Facebook (http://www.facebook.com)
- Lifehacker (http://www.lifehacker.com)
- Personal World Clock (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/personal.html?sort=2)
- Posterous (http://www.posterous.com)
- Shareaholic (http://www.shareaholic.com/)
- threadsy (http://www.threadsy.com)
- Tumblr (http://www.tumblr.com)
- Wikidot (http://www.wikidot.com)
- Wordpress (http://www.wordpress.org)
- Xmarks (http://www.xmarks.com)
- Yahoo Groups (http://groups.yahoo.com)
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