Three Tips A Day

Put multiple links in one short link using 1Link

For people who enjoy sharing URLs with friends and colleagues may sometime get deterred by the sheer size and ugliness of huge links. This is where link shortening services like TinyURL come into play. But what to do when you want to share more than one link? In that case using TinyURL can be equally difficult. To save you from such trouble there are a number of link combining services which let you put many links into one single, simple, short and sweet link. There are many such services...

What is a Podcast?

A podcast is a collection or series of audio and video files which can be distributed over the internet through feeds and downloads to computers and portable audio players. Podcast is different from a conventional download in the sense that it can be subscribed to, syndicated or automatically downloaded whenever there is an addition to content. Podcast is a portmanteau of the words 'iPod' and 'Broadcast' because Apple's iPod was the first music player with supporting scripts for a...

How to use a bookmarklet?

A bookmarklet is a tiny piece of javascript code that can be placed in your Favorites, Bookmarks or Links in your Internet browser. The bookmarklet interacts with webpages to add additional features to them or to perform some tasks. How to use a bookmarklet? Drag the bookmarklet from its source page on to the Links menu Favorites menu Bookmark menu Click on the bookmarklet when you are on the appropriate page Example You can read about Twitter DM Whacker bookmarklet...

How to view PDF files online for FREE?

Suppose you are away from home and working in an internet cafe. You have this extremely important PDF file which you need to open but the computer you are working on doesn't have a PDF reader! Never fear - PDFescape is here! Advantages of PDFescape Upload documents from your computer and view them for free View PDFs from online links and sources Store your PDF documents by creating an account Edit PDF documents Fill in online forms in PDF format Print PDF files on the...

Delete all Direct Messages from your Twitter account

From the maker of TweetStats and FirstFollow, here comes another twitter tool to delete multiple direct messages from your twitter account. If you have been receiving lots of direct messages and your inbox is in a mess, you definitely need this bookmarklet. Unfortunately since Twitter doesn't support any way to delete multiple direct messages, deleting them individually can be a real pain. DM Whacker Bookmarklet Just when you had lost all hope of removing the clutter in your direct messages...

How to create a Podcast?

If you have heard a lot about podcasts and want to create one on your own, we have for you a video tutorial on how to create a...

How to send FREE fax from your browser?

We just came across a FREE service to send Fax from your browser. TPC Fax allows you to send a simple fax(plain ASCII text) from your browser to a number of locations around the world. All you need to do is to enter the details of the receiver and the sender(you!) and click on 'Fax it!' to send your Fax for free. You also get delivery information in your email. Try TPC Fax...

What is BTW?

Acronyms can be very annoying in any online conversation and can leave you bewildered. So in our effort to make your life simpler, here is another instalment in our acronym series. What is BTW? BTW stands for By The Way and is used for a sudden change of topic in any discussion. It is used to discuss anything which usually doesn't bear any relation to the present line of conversation. Now that you know it, use it to save your precious time! Related: What is...

Create Free Twitter Backgrounds using MyTweetSpace

A while ago we told you about a free online tool to create personalized twitter backgrounds for free. Today we have another similar service for you. MyTweetSpace lets you completely customize and brand your twitter profile. Features of MyTweetSpace: Customization of Twitter profile in three easy steps Loads of themes and styles to choose from Complete support for social networking links Start customizing your twitter profile now. Check out MyTweetSpace...

How to add comic speech bubbles to your pictures?

You can add a lot of humour to a dull photograph by adding a comic speech bubble and add a few funny words. The trick is how to add speech bubbles for free and without much effort. Here is a service that allows you to add comic speech bubbles to your photos for free. Superlame Word Balloon Engine Superlame is based on Flash and lets you add speech bubbles to your images. The site has a wonderful and engaging interface making this process even more enjoyable. Click on 'Add a Balloon' and you...