When you spend 6-10 hours a day on
Internet like I do, you can sometimes forget that tools and resources you use everyday (and take for granted) might rate an incredibly helpful discovery to people who don't already know they exist. Whether they help you save time, find what you need, or save a lot of money, these tools and services rate my highest recommendation for just plain making life easier, faster, and cheaper.
** Short Keys **
Available for free trial at www.shortkeys.com/lite.htm, Short Keys allows you to create shortcut keys to cut down on repetitive typing tasks. You can pre-program it quickly and easily to type in huge chunks of text.
I use it primarily to quickly respond to questions I receive repeatedly each day because it allows me to respond personally, but also saves hours of time typing same answers over and over.
** Spyware Detection & Removal **
Spyware ranks a close second behind viruses as top threat to your security online. Viruses can destroy your computer, but spyware can destroy your life!
Though many programs exist to detect and combat spyware, I personally prefer "Spy Sweeper" from www.WebRoot.com.
** Mail Washer **
Available for free trial at www.mailwasher.net, this program enables you to spot and delete spam and viruses before downloading them to your computer.
I couldn't survive without this program and it rates best $30 investment you can make to combat spam!
** PayPal **
If you want to send or receive money online (personal or business), PayPal.com gets my highest recommendation.
PayPal experienced service issues a few years ago, but since online auction giant eBay purchased them, www.PayPal.com is extremely professional and well managed.
** GoDaddy.com **
Cheap, reliable, easy to use domain name registrar that only charges $8.95 per year for each domain name you register.
