Whether showing off a project or simply sharing pictures from vacation, people across the globe use online slideshow sites to spice up, animate and rock out any set of digital pictures- all for free.
We’ve highlighted the most popular online slideshow creators…
Animoto – One of the most robust, modern options for slideshows is Animoto which [...]

In a world where pennies are being pinched and distractions abound, it’s always a good idea to closely monitor and manage your finances. Technology advances have been made allowing you to securely manage your finances from anywhere be it the internet or your phone. Let’s check out a few free financial trackers:
1. Mint.com- [...]

You only have to go a few years back to recall the days of expensive video editing equipment and software. These days, video editing software is readily available for free online, but many options are overly complicated, clunky and poorly designed. But if you are fortunate enough to have a computer with some [...]

Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one! That could help explain why everywhere you turn on the Web, there is a poll awaiting your vote. For a dot com owner, the decision to include a poll is a no-brainer: it adds entertainment value, gives people a voice, keeps visitors on your site longer, [...]

For years I have been a Rhapsody subscriber. The streaming music service is well worth every penny, as I relish the fact that I can play just about any song at any time. But I can understand young music lovers who do not wish to pay to hear the tunes they seek. [...]

Everyone already knows that when it comes to building a successful blog or Website, content is king. Thanks in part to a growing number of easy-to-install widgets, you can populate your online home with a variety of interesting material that isn’t necessarily created by you. Or better yet, create your own XML feed [...]

Every fan who attends Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” tour is walking away with a free CD. “LeftRightLeftRightLeft” is comprised of nine live tracks and a must-have for fans of Chris Martin and the boys.
But here’s the good news.
In a further sign of the evolving music-sales business model, the band has made the CD available [...]

These days kids are bouncing out of public schools with academic Web training.  That means many of them know how to create Web pages, produce podcasts and manipulate photos.  Many bloggers I have met are proficient on one thing, and that’s writing. They really have no interest in a lot of the other elements that [...]

My relationship with Netflix has blossomed over the years. We started out like most relationships: hot and heavy. Then out of nowhere, Blockbuster Online entered the room, looking hot and smelling nice. So I dumped Netflix…only to crawl back several months later.

There’s nothing more exciting than getting a package.  I vividly remember being a little kid, perched in the window, hoping that the UPS man was coming to our house.
Even as a grown up, a surprise FedEx at work can be a thrill.  There’s just something magical about the unexpected.  Heck, even anticipating a package is [...]

When I built a new Dell PC online a few months ago, I was faced with the challenge most of us face: what could I afford to include and what did I need to sacrifice.
In the end, much to my technically-challenged wife’s chagrin, I opted to pass on Microsoft Office. Heck, why should I [...]

Even some of my most sophisticated connections don’t have the slightest idea on how to build a simple Website.  Even though I have limited design/backend experience, I always seem to be the  guy people contact to help them build up their Web presence.
I have an announcement: I am officially retired as a Web designer.  But [...]