Yes, of course you use the Net at home and at work— what’s life without Web, email and search engines? But there’s a whole world of undiscovered sites offering amazingly useful (and highly entertaining) tools and information. Take a look at some of these hitherto undiscovered gems.
Hypochondriacs anonymous
So, you have to work despite a runny nose and a thumping headache. Why suffer alone? Started with the aim of giving misery the company it loves, http://whoissick.org lets you sniff and whine online. A colourful interactive map shows you where you can find fellow sufferers.
Mood music
All work and no music could make office very dull indeed. Yes, there are thousands of online music sites, radios, jukeboxes and the like. But at www.musicovery.com you get a free online music player that lets you plot your mood and then creates a playlist that suits your mood—dark, calm, energetic or positive.
Indie games
When you’re hanging around waiting for a report to be finalised, you need a little relaxation. If you enjoy playing video games, check out www.kongregate.com, a site that offers plenty of indie-developed casual games, as well as user reviews and comments.
Where’s your money?
Whether you’re a financial whiz or a rank newbie, it pays to keep track of your money. Yes, banks and financial sites do offer to track your portfolio, but rarely go beyond that. At http://iwealth.myir is.com you can maintain multiple portfolios online, set alerts (online or email) when prices or other parameters change, access comprehensive reports, etc.
Plug and play
From fans to mice, almost anything can be plugged in to the USB ports on your personal computer. But unless you’re a closet geek, you’re unlikely to know about all the latest USB stuff available.Which is why you need a site like www.ever ythingusb.com As the name so originally says, it’s about everything to do with USB— products, news, and views on well...everything USB.
Aide Memoire
Face it: you can’t remember to pay the power bill when you’re juggling between putting together a vital presentation, taking calls from demanding clients and trying to pacify an irate boss. That’s why there’s www.remember themilk.com an online list-making application, which sends you reminders through e-mail, instant messenger or even your mobile phone. There’s also a handy satellite map that lets you flag tasks on your regular route home.
