May 20, 2009
These are the interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 20th May 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. WolframAlpha.com – much hyped new “computational knowledge engine” that tries to answer your question, rather than just link to information where you may find the answer you need.
2. NetNanny.com – industry leading software designed to help protect children from undesirable content and contacts while using the internet
3. Zaptxt.com – free service that allows you to automatically monitor RSS feeds of your chosen keywords from any site that provides such feeds. Receive notifications by email, Skype or SMS when your keywords are mentioned in a story/post.
4. Only2Clicks.com – a handy, free utility that customises your web browser start page to your favourite or most used links for quick, convienient access.
5. Lulu.com – write a book, upload it, build your cover and binding design with an easy to use online tool and then publish it, set your price and get it listed in Amazon and elsewhere.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
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May 13, 2009
These are the interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 13th May 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. Spybot.com – search for and remove spyware on your PC.
2. Zoho.com – a free package of cloud-based office products including spreadsheet, word processor, CRM, and much, much more.
3. Talkshoe.com – create online hosted conversations, podcasts, conference calls, etc. With automatic recording and hosting of the conversations, and ability to integrate the recordings into your website as podcasts.
4. WhatShouldIReadNext.com – input a book you have read or are reading and get recommendations on other books you might enjoy.
5. PackageMapping.com – input your international courier tracking number to see a Google maps mash-up of its progress towards the final destination.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
Eirtight Technology: www.eirtight.ie
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May 6, 2009
These are the interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 6th May 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. CrazyEgg.com – use in conjunction with Google Analytics to get full visibility of not only your website stats, but a heatmap showing where users are clicking on each page. Great for identifying areas where users are getting confused, or not following the path you want them to on your site.
2. WobZip.org – free online service that allows you to unzip any type of compressed file and download the contents directly. Input a web based zip file URL and unzip on the fly. Max file size 100MB.
3. YoutubeReloaded.com – Create a playlist of YouTube videos that will play through in order. Useful instead of embedding multiple different video boxes on your site. Easy to use and free.
4. Sigpad.com–Customise your email signature to automatically update with your Twitter/Facebook/etc status. Works with lots of services, and is free.
5. Markkit.net – A free utility for your browser that once activated allows you to highlight text on any webpage and save for later. Will also automatically let you search Google for each piece of highlighted text. Great for research projects.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
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April 29, 2009
These are the interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 29th April 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
Visit www.eirtight.ie to subscribe to our weekly newsletter with the latest run down and exclusive extra tips and recommendations that you won’t hear on the radio slot! If you come across any interesting websites or gadgets please get in touch and suggest them!
This weeks links:
1. OfficeMetrics.com – improve office productivity by monitoring time you spend on various tasks such as email, IM and website surfing. Automatically fill in timesheets and track improvements.
2. LangID.net – free online service that identifies the language of text that is inputted. Doesn’t recognise Irish, but useful for translating posts/websites when you are unsure of the language being used.
3. Minggl.com – Save time by centralising access to and updates from all your social networking sites in one place. Works with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and many more.
4. ListenToYoutube.com– free service where you can load a YouTube.com video and be given an MP3 copy of the audio from that video. You can then burn this onto CD, or copy to ipod to listen any time.
5. Snopes.com – A free site dedicated to debunking myths and rumours that circulate the internet. Worth referring to before you send on that warning email to all your contacts.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
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April 22, 2009
These are the interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 22nd April 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. Speedtest.net – indepedantly verify your internet connection upload and download speeds with this easy to use, free service that presents results in an easy to understand, graphical format. Iphone app also available.
2. PrintGreener.com – free download that lets you remove unwanted content from documents you need to print, saving paper and money. Track savings and environmental impact easily.
3. CreditSafe.ie – Check the credit worthiness of clients and suppliers and use a handy tracker to track changes in their status. Mention Newstalk for a discount and free report.
4. Soonr.com – real time backup, collaboration and remote access to documents and projects with 2GB of free space and mobile phone and iPhone asupport.
5. SCR.IM – Protect your email address from email address harvesters by making people who want to see your address on forums, etc. confirm they are a real person by entering a code before the address is displayed to them.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
Eirtight Technology: www.eirtight.ie
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April 15, 2009
These are the five interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 15th April 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. Click here to see the PCWindowsTips.com article on improving the performance of Firefox. Use caution when making updates to your computer.
2. Click here to see the response I got from European Movement Ireland when I asked about the Blackout Ireland campaign and moves at EU level to protect access to the internet for EU citizens.
3. HelloTxt.com – update all your social networking status bars at once.
4. IE7Pro.com – excellent add on for Internet Explorer that gives you useful tools and shortcuts.
5. Meebo.com – Login and use all your Instant Messanger (IM) accounts from one site, without the IM software.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
Eirtight Technology: www.eirtight.ie
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April 1, 2009
These are the five interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 1st April 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. MyUS.com – A payment and delivery intermediary service for shoppers to purchase from US-delivery-only shops.
2. AskAnOwner.com – Find reviews and ratings of products before you buy them.
3. Sclipo.com – a social networking site that helps you teach or learn almost anything.
4. SkyScanner.net – search for the best deal on flights to and from any destination with almost any carrier.
5. Last.fm – ad-free online radio that recommends music based on your specified tastes.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
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March 25, 2009
These are the five interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 25th March 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. PageOnce.com – Create an account and log in once to log into all your online accounts.
2. FixYa.com – technical support, manuals and troubleshooting advice aimed at consumers.
3. Ted.com – a regularly updated collection of interesting talks from people who are the best in their field.
4. Wikihow.com – instructions on how to do almost anything.
5. Lifehacker.com – tips and advice on getting things done.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
Eirtight Technology: www.eirtight.ie
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March 18, 2009
These are the five interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 18th March 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. Google.com/tipjar – money saving tips submitted and rated by a large online community.
2. GoodNewsNetwork.org – dedicated to sharing good news from around the world.
3. Thepropertypin.com – a forum to discuss changes in house prices around Ireland with reliable figures for comparison.
4. MoneyGuideIreland.com – financial comparisons and information.
5. IdeasCampaign.ie – submit and read ideas for rebuilding the economy.
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
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March 11, 2009
These are the five interesting websites I talked about on Newstalk 106FM on 4th March 2009. Listen in every Wednesday @8.45am for websites, technology stories and the latest gadgets! Listen online at www.newstalk.ie. You can also follow me on Twitter – www.twitter.com/johnbeckett
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This weeks links:
1. BlackoutIreland.com – campaign to prevent Eircom and other ISPs from censoring the internet in Ireland as a result of legal action by IRMA.
2. StayInvisible.com – resources for online privacy, including free proxy servers and other useful information.
3. Safeweb.com – type in the address of a website to get a professional opinion on whether it is safe to visit/use. Service by Norton.
4. Anonymizer.com – software that allows you to surf the internet anonymously and download P2P files in a safer, but not 100% private/secure way.
5. BeHidden.com – a free service that lets you surf the internet anonymously from any pc
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John Beckett is a founder and director of Eirtight Technology (visit www.eirtight.ie). Eirtight is a software development company that provides cost saving and business process improvement (BPI) services to clients. Our award winning technology has featured on the Discovery Channel, and our clients include the likes of Dell, Ryanair, Vodafone and many more. Eirtight can help organisations of any size to improve the efficiency of their business. Please contact us to find out how we can help your business save money by using simple but powerful technology.
Eirtight Technology: www.eirtight.ie
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