Rick DeLuca's Technology Tips for December 10, 2009

More Convenient Then Remembering: Sometimes, we find articles and sites we want

to revisit. Remembering addresses or bookmarking isn't always convenient. Futz.me is a

handy little site. Start by setting up your Futz.me account. When there's something you

want to read later, use your address bar. Enter "futz.me/username" (minus quotes) before

the Web address. Futz.me will e-mail you a link to the page. Futz.me can do more than

that. You can send yourself a reminder via the address bar. You can also send pages and

reminders to your phone http://futz.me/site

Get Auto Repair Estimates: It is difficult to find a mechanic for your car because it is a

challenge to comparison shop. When it comes to repairs, getting the right estimate can be

messy. That's where RepairPal can help. It will provide you with estimates for car

maintenance and repairs. Of course, there's more to RepairPal than estimates. It will also

help you locate mechanics that specialize on your make of car. You can also post your car

questions. Or, visit the Encyclopedia to learn more about cars. http://repairpal.com

Exercising Your Brain Too: Head over to Games for the Brain. You'll find plenty of

games to help you keep your mind in shape. There are fun word games. You can also

play Mahjongg, Sudoku and Chess. There are also some games that you can put on your

Web site or blog. These games are great to give your brain a quick little tune up. But, be

careful! It would be too easy to play for hours!  http://www.gamesforthebrain.com

Add Custom Frames To Photos: Not only for Christmas and other holidays. How

about those photos you send to prospective clients? Why not create your own photo

cards? It is much easier than you think. In fact, you don't need to know anything about

photo editing. HP has a variety of photo frames and borders you can use. And they're

free! Start by picking the design you'd like. Then, upload your photos. You can upload

from your computer. Or, choose a photo hosted on Snapfish. Simply drag your photo

onto the photo frame or border. When you're done, print your card!

http://www.hp.com/hho/hp_create/photo_frames_borders.html

Compare Estimated With Actual Gas Mileage: New car estimated gas mileage is

usually optimistic to actual. So, you may wonder how the actual mileage stacks up. After

all, your driving style and other factors play a role in mileage.That's where Fuelly can help.

This site is useful for anyone who is car shopping. You can see owners' actual mileage.

You'll see just how optimistic the estimated mileage is.You can also use it to see how

your driving habits affect your mileage. Or, it can help you determine when to get your

car serviced!  http://www.fuelly.com

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