7 Free Online Virus Scan Websites Online free anti virus scan apps have been around for a while, and whilst they’re no match for standalone software they certainly have their uses. Perhaps you’re on an unfamiliar PC that’s acting a little strange? Or maybe your existing software has been disabled, and you’ve frantically restarted in Safe Mode looking for a solution. Below you will find 4 websites to check and verify that your PC is virus free, and 3 to upload and check individual files to help prevent an outbreak. Online PC Scanners BitDefender QuickScan This free scanner will work in all major browsers, and requires a quick addon to be installed before you can scan. Your PC will then be scanned in record time to let you know whether or not you’ve got any nasty viruses, trojans or other malware hiding in your PC’s memory. Panda ActiveScan Unfortunately ActiveScan will only work with Internet Explorer or Firefox, although Panda recommends you install the IE Tab Classic extension for compatability if you’re running Chrome.
43 Ways to Start Making Money Right Now I often hear people saying that they’d like to start making some extra money to complement their full time job, but they don’t know what to do. I know there are a lot of things one can do, especially with basic computer skills, so I sat down and wrote a list of activities I could do to make some money right now. Many of these tips will certainly not make you rich, while other have some great potential. The goal of this list is to inspire you to act and do something right now. Sell used stuff on ebay. Image courtesy Top 10 iPhone Apps for Librarians I started writing this post on my iPhone, using the WordPress app; all the pictures were taken and uploaded from my iPhone. Since I’ve been using the iPhone (had a 1st generation and now 3G), I have been thrilled with the development of applications and it is easy to just start downloading anything and everything (especially the free apps). The idea here is to help focus the user on a few key apps that can support us as librarians. Of course, all can be used by anyone and most people will find these useful. Remember the Milk Many of us like to keep lists. You can you have multiple lists in multiple categories. I tried many other tools for lists and finally landed with RTM and have been happy. This app sits on my bottom bar on my iPhone replacing email app (which I don’t use). Tweetie Twitter is all the rage and rapidly moving into the mainstream. All the functionality you would expect is here and the screen layout matches the SMS layout on the iPhone. Facebook Stanza Google Wikipanion Photon
Top 8 Sites to Identify The Owner Of A Phone Number Phone numbers are a little like fingerprints. They can reveal a lot about a person, for example their name or where they live. If you have a missed call from an unknown phone number, you may want to identify the phone number of the person who tried to reach you before you dial that number. Chances are you’re hooking up with a telemarketer. There are several free online tools to reverse lookup and identify a North American phone number. Sadly, most seemingly free services will redirect you to a paid option, even if it’s possible to find the information for free elsewhere. 1. If you suspect that a telemarketer called you, this is the service you should try. The database at WhoCallsMe? A similar page is Who Called Us. 2. For North American landline numbers, Google is an excellent choice to identify a phone number. It reveals the name and address of the person who owns the respective number. For other numbers, Google may return links to local online phone books. 3. 411 (Canada) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Your Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. WebMD Feature from "Redbook" Magazine By Nancy Rones 22 ways to tackle life's biggest energy zappers. Every day, 2.2 million Americans complain of being tired. Energize Your Diet Why is it that filling up on pasta or Chinese food for lunch leaves us snacky and sleepy an hour later? Have breakfast... even if you don't feel hungry. Continue reading below... 35 Absolutely Essential Mac Apps Editor’s Note: This post was originally published at FreelanceSwitch, but has been moved here since it makes more sense on AppStorm! For one reason or another, a lot of freelancers use Macs. It may be the raw power, the stability or they may just look rather – cool? Well, both of us know why that really is. It’s the apps! The software that makes the hardware bling, and it’s not necessarily thanks to Apple. 1. is a great little application for all those little snippets of text you need all the time. 2. is a world of its own. 3. is very simple. 4. does what the long forgotten (or so it seems) Spirited Away did. it hides inactive applications. 5. is a maid for your Mac. 6. is an application I personally can’t live without anymore. 7. is quite neat. 8. is a great tool for writers. 9. is a simple, yet very powerful application and full screen writing is the name of the game. 10. is a writing application specialized for fiction. 11. is just that – a notebook. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
107 Best Websites On The Web It's seriously hard to keep track of which sites have the greatest content and resources. So to help make things easier, we've compiled this comprehensive list of over 100 of the best websites on the internet. The sites on this list are those that we consider to be genuinely useful, top-of-the-line websites (not apps) where you'll find what you need. We update this list regularly, so check back occasionally, and be sure to tell your friends! Books Project Gutenberg Own an e-reader but hate paying for e-books? GoodReads What could be better than large social network for book enthusiasts? Audible The internet's home of audio books, Audible has an insanely-sized catalog featuring most classics, many new releases, and a host of quality audio courses to keep you learning for years. If you're anything like me, your list of books to read is literally never ending. Book Riot You can be a book lover without being pretentious. Pixel of Ink WhichBook Browsing Instapaper Pocket Google Translate JustPaste.It Tor
keybr.com typing lessons 100 Incredibly Useful & Free Mac Apps Everyone loves free applications. One of the greatest things about Macs is the wealth of extremely talented developers that are willing to share their amazing creations without asking for a single cent. We’ve compiled an enormous list of 100 amazing free Mac applications that you can download and start using today. These apps span multiple categories and offer an incredibly diverse pool of functionality so there’s definitely something here for everyone. Do you use an iPhone or iPad? Music & Video Boxee – Boxee is the best way to enjoy entertainment from the Internet and computer on your TV. Handbrake – HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows. Hulu Desktop – Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer. MacTheRipper – MacTheRipper is a DVD ripper (extractor). Miro – Download torrents and podcasts, play any video, and do it with style. Productivity File Sharing and Transfer
The Ultimate Steak Manual - Food The steak is the connoisseur’s meat dish; a subject of debate, delight and potential disappointment. To encourage the first two and avoid the last, we’ve consulted three prime-cut experts and one wine expert to produce a definitive instruction manual so that you, the antlerless man, can prevail in the battle of the beef. Rib-eye The rib-eye is the rising star of the steak world. As people have become more steak-conscious, this fatty, flavoursome cut has shot up the popularity charts. “Our customers’ favourite cut,” says Richard Turner, head chef at London’s famous Hawksmoor steak restaurant. Fat is key to the rib-eye’s appeal. The wine: Wine trader and expert Jaspar Corbett (Jasparcorbett.com) suggests “something fruity with all that fat, such as Australian cabernet sauvignon from the Margaret River area”. Prime rib The language of cuts is a little vague, with variations in names being found from one butcher to the next (thankfully not the case with surgeons). Sirloin Fillet & Chateaubriand
Maximum PC It's time to update the entries in your browser's links toolbar. But with recent estimates putting the size of the internet at well more than 100 million distinct websites, it's getting harder and harder to get a handle on all the great stuff that's out there. That's why we've compiled this list. And unlike some lists you may have seen, which try to name the very "best" websites, but end up just telling you a lot of stuff you already know, we've chosen instead to highlight 50 of our favorite sites that fly under most people's radar. Think of it as the Maximum PC blog roll (remember those?). You might have heard of some of these sites, but we'll bet you haven't heard of all them. Demoscene.tv See What Can Be Done with 4 Kilobytes If you’re any kind of nerd at all, you probably know about the demoscene, where talented programmers create complex videos rendered in real-time, stored in incredibly small files. lite.Facebook.com Clutter-Free Social Networking You can admit it. Soyouwanna.com