Archive for September, 2008
Woices.com - Worldwide Audio Recordings Archive
In their own words“Share your voice and make the world a more interesting place!â€Why it might be a killerIt can provide users all over the world with glimpses and snapshots from different cultures. Some questionsIs Woices free? Can I use or copy an echo I like?What it doesThe Woices startup is based on a novel [...]
Teksup.com - User Powered Live Support
What it doesTeksup is an online resource that aims to provide technical information which can not be easily found via channels like forums or search engines. This is accomplished by a system which is grounded on instant messaging with individuals who are truly knowledgeable about specific topics.
The use of the site is free and open [...]
Remember the Milk’s Co-Founder on the Future of Task Management [Exclusive Lifehacker Interview]
Web-based task manager Remember the Milk is one of our Lifehacker readers’ favorites, and for good reason. The web-centered service has expanded since its inception in 2005 to work with tons of platforms, apps, and interfaces, yet it’s remained focused on doing what it does best—telling you what needs to happen next, no matter where [...]
Three Steps to Landing the Perfect Apartment [Apartments]
If you’re convinced that renting makes more sense than buying, home design weblog Apartment Therapy suggests three stellar tips to land the perfect apartment. The key to their plan: preparedness. The post suggests bringing a printed out credit report, an already filled-out application, and a rental resume with references along to every apartment you visit. [...]
Task Manager Extension 2.0 Beefs Up Windows Task Manager [Featured Windows Download]
Windows only: Free program Task Manager Extension 2.0 adds tons of functionality to the built-in Windows task manager. The extension beefs up the right-click menu with 14 menu entries instead of the default four. If you’ve ever needed more from your task manager than the basic End Process and Set Priority options available, Task Manager [...]
LibroSpot.com - Tag & Share Books Online
What it doesLibroSpot is an online initiative that is self-described as “a simple way to tag, save, manage and share books from Amazon.comâ€. This is a good a definition of the services on offer as you can get.
Basically, the site intends to improve and further the way people discover, remember and share books online. The [...]
MakeMeSuper.com - Become Your Favorite Superhero
What it doesThe mashup frenzy goes on and on… and taken into account the number of sites that have cropped up recently it is safe to say that it will go on for more than a little while yet.
In general terms, the Make Me Super! site enables users to paste their faces in their chosen [...]
Understanding the Crisis and Bailout [Money]
Ramit Sethi at the I Will Teach You to Be Rich blog offers up 10 links intended to explain and detail how the economy got into this crisis, what average investors should be doing, and what’s happening with the bailout. Some are a bit inside-baseball, but many answer essential questions. Also see what fellow Lifehacker [...]
PopGist.com - A Search Engine With A Difference
In their own words“PopGist develops the novel search ranking algorithm based on auto discovered and topic focused expert pages, and the innovative result presentation interface with discussion threads.â€Why it might be a killerIt can take search engines to new heights.Some questionsWhat features will be added in the foreseeable future?What it doesThe way search engines are [...]
FirstRain.com - Search-driven Research Applications
In their own words“FirstRain is the leading provider of search-driven research applications for investment professionals and corporate executives. We fill the information gap that exists in the research process for portfolio managers, analysts and management teams.â€What it doesHeadquartered in California, FirstRain is a purveyor of search-driven research applications. The company’s objective is to revolutionize the [...]
