Webapps

TradingSim Lets You Dabble with Day Trading Risk-Free [Money]

Most people will tell you that day trading is a money risk that's not really worth the effort. If it's a risk you're considering, take a look at TradingSim first, a flash-based site that simulates day trading without the money risk.

Paper Rater Analyzes and Improves Your Writing [Writing]

If you like to write but lack confidence in your skills, Paper Rater is a a free, web-based service that analyzes your writing and offers feedback on your grammar, spelling, and more.

Variably Safe For Work Previews Questionable Links, Keeps You Out of Trouble [Privacy]

If you've ever had a friend send you a link that you just weren't sure about, webapp Variably Safe For Work (semi-)safely previews the page before you actually visit it.

Penzu Keeps Your Online Journal Private and Secure [Journals]

If you've got a yen for online journaling but aren't ready to expose your innermost thoughts to the world, Penzu is worth a look. It combines a slick blogging platform with solid privacy features, offering fine-grained control over who sees your writing.

750 Words Clears Your Mind, Gets Ideas Flowing [Mind Hacks]

In his web-site-turned-book Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far, Stefan Sagmeister says keeping a diary supports personal development. I couldn't agree more. Writing's a form of thinking, and journaling is a great way to think through personal issues.

MeetWith.Me Tells People When You're Available While Keeping Details Private [Scheduling]

When you're trying to set up a meeting with someone who's as busy as you, it's tempting to just flop open your datebook and say "pick a time when I'm free." MeetWith.Me lets you do that while keeping your appointment details private.

BetterMe Helps You Give and Receive Honest Feedback Without the Awkwardness [Advice]

It can be awkward asking for honest feedback from the people around you, but knowing how others perceive us is important to self improvement. New service BetterMe helps you solicit advice from others without putting them on the spot.

Server Clipboard in Google Docs Hints at Universal Google Copy/Paste [Google Docs]

It's not in every account, but "Server Clipboard" is an intriguing addition to Google Docs. It bypasses browser problems with copying and pasting, and lets you copy multiple items and paste them—in Docs, for now, and probably Gmail soon.

ConvertCenter Turns Pretty Much Any Measurement into Any Other Measurement [Conversions]

For simple, on-the-fly kitchen conversions, type something like "4 tablespoons into ounces" into Google, Bing, or most any search engine. For weird units and precise measures, consider ConvertCenter, a dedicated webapp with a fairly easy URL to remember.

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