Main Page
From HeadBackup
Welcome! This site is a place to document technical information and other stuff that I was not able to find easily and/or don't want to lose.
Contents
Technical Notes
Links
Free Tools Free Website Software
Websites that I frequent
Entertainment
- Facebook I use Facebook to stay in touch with friends
- Hulu Watch TV shows & movies online for free legally
- Pandora Free music streaming service that plays new & old music based on what you like
- National Geographic I get several e-newsletters and enjoy the pictures & articles
- slashdot News for nerds, stuff that matters
Online Games
- Defunct Tetris clone (hasn't been online in years actually)
- Java Settlers of Catan
- Winter Bells
- Gamesbyemail This site has clones of Risk and other games that you can play with friends over an extended period of time (think 1-2 weeks to complete a game)
- Loadrunner
Shopping
Stores
- Amazon Buy and read reviews on almost any product
- Monoprice Very reasonable prices on cables and other IT/AV supplies
- eBay Buy stuff cheaper (sometimes) and/or locate hard to find items
Comparison/Deal Sites
- Dealnews How to go broke saving money
- Salescircular Retail store specials aggregated & sorted in one place
- Google product search Price comparison shopping
Travel
Travel research often involves many varied sites, but here are a few that I use often and a couple that are unique enough to mention.
- Expedia Tickets, Hotels, Cars, etc
- Tripadvisor Hotel reviews and more
- Airtreks Affordable, multi-airline around the world tickets (I have never actually used them but it's fun to dream)
- Travelzoo Travel Deals
- Upgrade:Travel Better Informative travel blog
