Post by Doreen on Nov 22, 2009 17:46:16 GMT -5
10 Free Websites Worth Their Weight in Gold
If you've become suspicious of anything that says it's free, you're a smart consumer. Normally, I would agree that "free" comes with a price, but every now and then, I find a useful website that truly is free. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. ASK THE COMPUTER LADY. Got computer-related questions? The Computer Lady at Asktcl.com has answers to your questions, especially if you aren't particularly technical. Her site is fun to cruise around, with links to free software, categorized question and answer sections, and tutorials.
www.asktcl.com/
2. FLIPSWAP. Put that spare cell phone to good use and get credit or a check in return. Even if your phone is no longer working, it can still do some good. Go to Flipswap.com for details.
flipswap.com/
3. ADDICTING GAMES. Sometimes you just need to take a break from the mundane and give the old brain cells a workout in a different way. Enter AddictingGames.com, where you'll find more than 3,000 games: action, sports, puzzle and board, shooting, arcade and classic, strategy and adventure. Most of these games are played online. However, some are downloadable.
www.addictinggames.com/index.html
4. FREE BIRTHDAY TREATS. Is there anything better than getting free stuff on your birthday? At Freebirthdaytreats.com, you can find all the places in your state that offer free or discounted treats to help you celebrate your birthday.
www.freebirthdaytreats.com/default.aspx
5. AVAST ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION. One of the best free antivirus programs on the Web is Avast 4.8 Home Edition. Highly rated, this free program at Avast.com is robust yet doesn't slow down your computer.
6. FAMUNDO. Developed by busy, computer-savvy parents, Famundo.com allows you to combine all of your family schedules into one spreadsheet. You can store banking information and medical records securely on your password-protected pages. You can also leave messages and reminders for family members, store and organize all of your favorite digital photos and keep track of addresses and birthday lists. Famundo does offer a paid option for an upgraded product, but the free option is good enough for most.
www.famundo.com/
7. FIND HOW. FindHow.com is the quintessential do-it-yourself website. Clear, concise instructions for all types of projects are just a search away. The categories range from automotive to wild and wacky.
www.FindHow.com
8. HONESTY. If you are an eBay shopper, Honesty.com is your best friend. Simply enter the item you are searching for and the category (if you know it) and wait for Honesty to do the work of hunting down comparative values so you'll know for sure if the item you're looking at is a good deal or not.
www.Honesty.com
9. ORGANIZED CHRISTMAS. As the name implies, this site will help you organize everything Christmas-related. Just visiting OrganizedChristmas.com and seeing their countdown of the number of days until Christmas will surely give you a reality check. Lots of great ideas and tips are there, too!
www.OrganizedChristmas.com
10. BEAT MY PRICE. At BeatMyPrice.com, input the item name, the URL of the site where you found it and the price listed on that site. This shopping bot will show you which sites have the best prices for that exact item. They'll be ranked in order from the lowest price to the most expensive.
www.BeatMyPrice.com
©Copyright 2009 Mary Hunt
Everyday Cheapskate is a Registered Trademark
If you've become suspicious of anything that says it's free, you're a smart consumer. Normally, I would agree that "free" comes with a price, but every now and then, I find a useful website that truly is free. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. ASK THE COMPUTER LADY. Got computer-related questions? The Computer Lady at Asktcl.com has answers to your questions, especially if you aren't particularly technical. Her site is fun to cruise around, with links to free software, categorized question and answer sections, and tutorials.
www.asktcl.com/
2. FLIPSWAP. Put that spare cell phone to good use and get credit or a check in return. Even if your phone is no longer working, it can still do some good. Go to Flipswap.com for details.
flipswap.com/
3. ADDICTING GAMES. Sometimes you just need to take a break from the mundane and give the old brain cells a workout in a different way. Enter AddictingGames.com, where you'll find more than 3,000 games: action, sports, puzzle and board, shooting, arcade and classic, strategy and adventure. Most of these games are played online. However, some are downloadable.
www.addictinggames.com/index.html
4. FREE BIRTHDAY TREATS. Is there anything better than getting free stuff on your birthday? At Freebirthdaytreats.com, you can find all the places in your state that offer free or discounted treats to help you celebrate your birthday.
www.freebirthdaytreats.com/default.aspx
5. AVAST ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION. One of the best free antivirus programs on the Web is Avast 4.8 Home Edition. Highly rated, this free program at Avast.com is robust yet doesn't slow down your computer.
6. FAMUNDO. Developed by busy, computer-savvy parents, Famundo.com allows you to combine all of your family schedules into one spreadsheet. You can store banking information and medical records securely on your password-protected pages. You can also leave messages and reminders for family members, store and organize all of your favorite digital photos and keep track of addresses and birthday lists. Famundo does offer a paid option for an upgraded product, but the free option is good enough for most.
www.famundo.com/
7. FIND HOW. FindHow.com is the quintessential do-it-yourself website. Clear, concise instructions for all types of projects are just a search away. The categories range from automotive to wild and wacky.
www.FindHow.com
8. HONESTY. If you are an eBay shopper, Honesty.com is your best friend. Simply enter the item you are searching for and the category (if you know it) and wait for Honesty to do the work of hunting down comparative values so you'll know for sure if the item you're looking at is a good deal or not.
www.Honesty.com
9. ORGANIZED CHRISTMAS. As the name implies, this site will help you organize everything Christmas-related. Just visiting OrganizedChristmas.com and seeing their countdown of the number of days until Christmas will surely give you a reality check. Lots of great ideas and tips are there, too!
www.OrganizedChristmas.com
10. BEAT MY PRICE. At BeatMyPrice.com, input the item name, the URL of the site where you found it and the price listed on that site. This shopping bot will show you which sites have the best prices for that exact item. They'll be ranked in order from the lowest price to the most expensive.
www.BeatMyPrice.com
©Copyright 2009 Mary Hunt
Everyday Cheapskate is a Registered Trademark
