We thought we’d follow up our last post about online language learning site, Livemocha, with some more educationally-themed sites. As geeks, we’re always trying to learn something new, so it seems pretty appropriate. Another more general online learning site is eduFire, which does include language education, but a host of other subjects particularly in business… Continue reading Learning Online and Finding a Real-Life Teacher
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Livemocha – learn a new language online
Looking to make that backpacking trip to Europe you’ve been talking about for years, but would like to learn some of the languages first? Take a look at online language education site, Livemocha, which has a number of free online courses in 36 different languages as well as more advanced, premium courses. Livemocha takes your… Continue reading Livemocha – learn a new language online
Find a Motherboard based on features-set
Here’s a quick and useful info bite: If you’re looking for a new motherboard for your new custom-built computer, online vendor Interloper.com has a drill-down form to help you quickly figure out what motherboards have the features you’re looking for. You can find it at http://www.interloper.com/mbsearch.php
CES 2010: Lego Universe is an MMO for Families
Lego is not normally a company one associates with CES, but they are there demoing their brand new MMO game, Lego Universe. Lego Universe allows players to make friends, explore, battle, and in particular build using Lego bricks of course! [press release] Promo video:
How To Be Safe When Shopping Online
If you’re a reader of this gadget blog, then there’s a greater than 99% chance that you shop online. A lot! While for the most part, it’s a positive experience for most people – the convenience of home, the speed of checkout and of course, the great prices, there is a darkside – the risk… Continue reading How To Be Safe When Shopping Online
BillShrink helps you save money on credit cards, gas, cell phones and savings accounts
A new online service that aims to help you save money has popped up on the ol’ Interwebs – BillShrink. BillShrink tries to help you save money in a few key areas: credit cards, gas, wireless (a.k.a. cell phone) and savings/CDs. It asks you a few questions about your current usage, including your current plans,… Continue reading BillShrink helps you save money on credit cards, gas, cell phones and savings accounts
Quirky turns ideas into products
Do you have an idea for what you think will be the next ‘big thing’? But you don’t have any idea how you would go about turning it into a reality? Or even if it really is a good idea. Well then take a look at Quirky, an online community and company that will take… Continue reading Quirky turns ideas into products
Legacy Locker goes live
Legacy Locker opened up its doors today. Go secure your online assets. Read our review of Legacy Locker if you’d like to know more first.
PopSci Genius Guide – a brand new online-only interactive magazine
Popular Science has launched a brand new online-only magazine called PopSci Genius Guide. Meant to be interactive, with embedded video and more, it simply can’t come to your doorstep in print form. Almost every page has interactive spots that you can click on for more information, and those clicks typically result in the page re-orienting… Continue reading PopSci Genius Guide – a brand new online-only interactive magazine
Legacy Locker ensures your digital assets are passed onto your beneficiaries when you die
One of GfG’s friends, Jeremy Toeman (of LIVEdigitally fame) has co-founded what we feel is an indispensable service for anyone that ‘lives’ online in any sense of the word. It’s called Legacy Locker (LL) and is essentially a secure store for your online assets, things such as passwords, account info, & documents. More importantly, it… Continue reading Legacy Locker ensures your digital assets are passed onto your beneficiaries when you die