Learning Online and Finding a Real-Life Teacher

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

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

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

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