For Twitter power users, the single-tasked Twitter Search (http://twitter.com/search/ ) may not be enough of a good thing. TweetGrid allows you to define a custom grid of Twitter search results, such as 1×2 or 3×3, each cell displaying different search results. TweetDeck is a multi-column Twitter client that also gives you the option of displaying multiple search results at once.
Are cluttered to-do lists, multitasking, and unlimited browser tabs taking their toll on your productivity? Some experts are calling single tasking (focusing on one task at a time) “the new multitasking.” If you want to give it a try, NowDoThis offers a new twist on the old fashioned to-do list. Type in a list of items, and then instead of displaying the entire list for you at once, it only displays a single task with a simple “done” button. Now, you have no choice but to just get it done.
Although technically neither spam nor phishing, those aggressive emails from Tagged claiming a friend has sent you photos are certainly pushing the limits of netiquette. Ask Leo explains how Tagged.com got your email address and know your friend’s name, and why you should simply ignore them.
Gravatar is a service that provides a “globally recognized avatar” that follows you from site to site, identifying your comments and posts across the web. The free service currently works with Wordpress, SezWho, and many other services. Chris Pirillo explains more in this video “Is Your Avatar a Gravatar?.”
Microsoft recently unveiled their newest search engine, Bing as a replacement for Live.com. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says that Bing is focusing on helping users with four common search tasks: shopping, travel, health and local. Here is a video tour of Bing, produced by Microsoft.
Is shutting off your Mac at the end of the day better than putting it to sleep? Although many Windows refugees prefer to power down, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost explains that sleep is better in most situations because it uses very little power and makes for very speedy start ups.
Tired of buying Microsoft Office for each computer you use? OpenOffice is an open-source (i.e. free) software suite for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. It stores all your data in file formats that are compatible with Microsoft Office, and works on many computer platforms including Windows, Mac and Unix. The newest release, OpenOffice 3.1 is now available for download.
Wondering where all your hard drive space has gone? OverDisk is a free Windows utility that displays a radial map that will graphically show you what’s eating your space. The author calls the current version beta, but the testers at Lifehacker said the version worked great.
If you’ve ever had to find a mutually agreeable date for a group event, you’ll instantly appreciate WhichDateWorks. Without any required registration, simply name your event, add the email addresses of all involved, and sit and back and watch. As each participant inputs their availability, you will get a graphic overview of which dates are best for your event.
Because Google Docs is free, cross-platform, and easy to use, it is an increasingly popular tool for online collaboration. Whether you are an existing Google Docs user, or just thinking about trying it, Daniel Shane has six tips for getting the most out of Google Docs. Tip one introduces the built-in chat client to make collaborating even easier. Read the full article at Six Revisions.
