Helpful LinksHelpful Links
Software, information, and tools. The web is a big place. When one runs across something great, it should be shared with all. Here are some links to great things...
Weather
We pay for it, so we might as well use it. Offers local forecasts, satellite images, and color radar. This link will bring up the info for Cokato, MN. Just type in your zip code in the search box, then set that page as a favorite.
Help Cure Diseases and More
Most of the time your computer is just sitting there, waiting to do some work for you. Distributed computing is where you donate this extra time to help humanity solve some of our most challenging problems. Help find cures for diseases, help model complex weather predictions, search for extraterrestrial life and more. All you do is install a free piece of software and it does the rest. You get credit for your work and the satisfaction of doing something positive for mankind.
Backup Software
If you don't have and use a regular backup plan, it's just a matter of time before you lose important files. Backing up your data is not a lot of fun and may seem like a waste of time if you've never lost anything important. Good inexpensive backup software is hard to find. Here are some solutions that make the job easy and reliable. Once they're setup, they just work.
Cobain Backup (free) - For the PC
This is a very powerful backup system. It's great for regular automated backups to an external hard drive. The application is regularly upgraded and the current version is Vista compatible. Yes, it is free and it's not "too good to be true". If you find yourself using it, please donate to the developer to keep this free for all.
Synchronize! - For the Mac
Very straight forward application for synchronizing between two computers or as a backup utility to an external drive. They offer several versions offering different features. All are easy to work with for reliable syncs or backups.
Learn Web Design
HTML DOG
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own web site? If you’ve got the time and the patience, this is a great site to teach you how to get into web design.
Good Music
A wide variety of music you won't hear on your local radio station. Listener supported and commercial free music streamed from San Francisco.
More to come...