30 Useful (and Unknown) Web Apps You Need to Bookmark
Posted 02/18/10 at 06:27:16 PM by Alex Castle
At Maximum PC, computer hardware is our bread and butter. We review it, preview it, and just generally love to talk about it. Unfortunately, hardware becomes less important with each passing day, as more and more software moves onto the internet. We're not looking forward to the day that our PC's become Chrome OS-style thin client, but we have to admit, some web apps are pretty awesome.
So to help you prepare for a future in the cloud, we've put together a list of 30 of our favorite web apps and services. We've tried to keep them on the lesser-known side, but a few of the classic have snuck their way in. Check out our list, and then hit the comments and share your favorites.
ScreenToaster
ScreenToaster is a web app designed to make life a whole lot easier for every family’s “computer expert.” And since you’re reading Maximum PC, we’re assuming that’s you. Rather than torture yourself trying to explain to a clueless relative how to perform a simple computer task, use ScreenToaster to capture a video of yourself doing it and automatically upload it to the web. You can also record an audio track for your tutorial. Best of all, you don’t have to install any software, and the whole
OpenTable
If you like to eat out, you’ve probably heard of OpenTable. Nearly ubiquitous in metropolitan areas with lots of restaurants, OpenTable is a webapp that allows you to quickly and easily make reservations online. Just punch in your favorite restaurant (not all restaurants use OpenTable for reservations, but lots do), and a time, and OpenTable will tell if you if there’s a table available. If there isn’t, it can suggest nearby times, or other similar restaurants with open seats.
Readitlater
Have you ever found yourself wanting to read an online article or blog post, but without the time to actually read it? Readitlater is made for people in your predicament—it’s like TiVo for your blogroll, allowing you to queue up articles to read later, from your Readitlater account page. Saving an article to read later is easy: you just add a bookmarklet to you bookmarks bar, and click it whenever you find something worth saving.
ConvertCenter
Did you know that one bushel is equal to 101.9716 hectoliters? How about that one sthene is equal to 0.3637 kiloponds? ConvertCenter is a webapp that does know both of those, as well as pretty much everything else when it comes to unit conversion. Just hit up convertcenter.com, select the kind of conversion you want to perform (volume, length, etc), select your units and enter your value. With hundreds of units to choose from, even the strangest conversion can be done in a flash.
Issuu
We may be a print magazine, but we all know the future is digital. Issuu is a webapp that offers a clean and simple interface to view and subscribe to your favorite digital publications. Just open your library and peruse your bookmarks on Issuu's bookshelf-like viewer. You can manage it all in folders, like 'inspiration' or 'technology,' view your subscriptions via RSS, and share your own publications. Our favorite part is the sleek graphical interface that's sure to integrate with your favorite multi-touch device in the future.
Keep reading for more great web apps!
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Submitted by jibran_pcc on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:12am
Have you ever found yourself wanting to read an online article or blog post, but without the time to actually read it? Readitlater is made for people in your predicament—it’s like TiVo for your blogroll, allowing you to queue up articles to read later, from your Readitlater account page. Saving an article to read later is easy: you just add a bookmarklet to you bookmarks bar, and click it whenever you find something worth saving.
Submitted by bradblack on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 7:04am
I really enjoy using the new social media web app Vinehub. It lets you add all of your Facebook and Twitter accounts, and manage them in one place. natural ways to burn belly fat | ways to lose belly fat in 2 weeks | foods that lower belly fat
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Submitted by zdaxxy on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 12:11pm
Code Barrel offers users advanced search, tagging, and simple copy & paste functionality to easily find and reuse code snippets. The product will also track snippet revisions, supports commenting, and will email team members when a snippet has changed. Because it is hosted, all product updates are automatically provided to all users.
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Submitted by mattdfl on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 7:04pm
Tabzon is a useful free app for the office, when you need to keep track of where everyone is and their availability.
Submitted by Patebingbo on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 6:06am
Absolutely great applications. I found most of them useful for me. Thanks.
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Submitted by stacyfariot12 on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 3:13am
Another (relatively unknown) app worth checking out is Project Bubble. It's a free tool for project management and invoicing. sanyo xacti vpc-e1 waterproof digital camcorder | disposable underwater digital camera | olympus stylus 1050sw black digital camera
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Submitted by chrisdavis on Sun, 02/21/2010 - 1:41pm
Thanks, I was aware of some of these, but there are others (like Issuu, and Readitlater) that I will definitely checkout.
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Submitted by JohnP on Sat, 02/20/2010 - 1:14pm
I am too damn curious and love reading magazines with limited scope. Before Issuu, I would have to go to a University library to find some of these gems on this site. Thank you, MPC!
Submitted by Simon Mailor on Sat, 02/20/2010 - 4:39am
Hey,
This is great info... thought I should share something that I found recently:
Apparently this is the first Microsoft Silverlight based webmail client in the public domain... I have been using it to check my personal email from work and it seems to do a great job!
Thought I'd put it out there while we're sharing... ;-)
Simon.
Submitted by kkuramura on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 7:39pm
stilltasty.com tells you how long food items tend to last. Relevant states like frozen, refrigerated, etc. are shown. I've used it many many times.
Submitted by rcalphaleader on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 2:44pm
I really enjoy using the new social media web app Vinehub. It lets you add all of your Facebook and Twitter accounts, and manage them in one place. With the way Facebook has been going with a cluttered interface, it's worth it just for the clean view! www.vinehub.com.
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Submitted by stoogee on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:49pm
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Submitted by chrisdavis on Sun, 02/21/2010 - 1:42pm
Looks good. I will be giving a try.
Submitted by tonymontana on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 10:06am
My favourite app is for sure http://www.chooseandwatch.com/ which enables me to watch live TV when i am at work :)
Submitted by compguy248 on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 7:25am
ScreenToaster is awesome! Thanks!
Submitted by cson on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 11:48pm
FillAnyPDF ? Really?
More features, doesn't degrade the form quality (as FillAnyPDF does), easier to use, and completely free.
Submitted by DBsantos77 on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 8:42pm
I love Pandora and RTM. Dropbox is great aswell.
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