Winnipeg Free Press - April 22/10
Weather Bonk
WITH spring here and summer right around the corner, Weather Bonk will ensure you never leave the house without knowing what to expect. A rich mashup of live weather info, forecasts and webcams from around the province means there’s no excuse to not be prepared for Manitoba’s rapidly changing weather patterns.
The Tracktor
SHOPPING on the web can be easy and convenient, and can even help you save some of your hard-earned money. It can also be frustrating, expensive and time-consuming if you can’t find the product you want at the right price.
If you spend a lot of time on online auction site eBay, this new price tracker might be your new favourite site. Even if you are reluctant to shop online, The Tracktor can help you find exactly what you want at a price you’re comfortable with. Along with tracking prices and emailing you when they drop, this easy-to-use site should help you get the most out of your eBay experience.
10 Simple Google Search Tricks
WHILE Microsoft’s decision engine Bing can be useful in some situations, Google is still the king of the search world. Although Google’s simple search tool has become an essential way to find info on the web, learning a few quick tips can really help you unlock the site’s real power.
From using Google as a spelling aid to using the site as a currency-converting tool, these 10 simple tips will help you become a Google power user.
Snack Square
Snack Square is a new website that helps track and promote Foursquare related promotions and deals. Although Canadian cities aren’t yet part of the database, if you’re an early adopter of Foursquare and are heading on a road trip to the U.S. or flying into a major American city, it’s an easy way to check what kind of deals you can get by checking in at restaurants, bars and various businesses.
Although Foursquare is slowly gaining popularity in the province, local businesses haven’t really embraced the mobile social-networking tool as a way to entice people into their place of business. As more people get on board with Foursquare, you can bet businesses will too. If the results seen in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and even Minneapolis are any indication, Foursquare can be an effective way to attract new customers and retain your old ones.
Webby Awards
NOW in their 14th edition, the Webby Awards are the Oscars of the Internet. You can currently vote for some of your favourite sites in categories ranging from entertainment to technology and the media — and you might also discover some of hidden gems of the web along the way.
TV Finale Dates, from A to Z
WHILE fans of ABC’s Lost already have May 23 marked off on their calendars, Fancast.com pulls together the rest of the final air dates for your favourite TV shows.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition April 22, 2010 E3
