Empire Avenue, A Social Media Stock Market Online Game

I was recently introduced to a new online game, and it is called Empire Avenue. Thanks to my internet friend Katya (@katyaivanova on Twitter), I now have something to spend my free time on! ^_^

Try the New Flock Beta, Chromium Powered!

I've been using Flock version 2.x for quite some time now, and it is the default web browser on my Qosmio and Vaio laptops. I learned from the Flock Blog that there's a new Flock beta available for download!

Sync Your Files in Real Time

Most of us work (or play) with multiple computers. Sometimes, we need to have access to that "particular file or document", but unfortunately, the one you have right now is not the updated version. (A slap-to-the-forehead moment!)

One solution is to use Google Docs, where we can edit and store our frequently used files in the cloud. When you are finished editing your document, you can download it to your computer. The problem comes when you forgot to download to your computer, or can't remember which computer you downloaded the latest version to. I found a neat solution! \(^_^)/

Create a Personal Microsite

I saw this new service that lets you create your own microsite, using stuff from your blog, pictures, twitter, facebook, and more. It's relatively easy to configure (I was able to do it, lol!!), and all your design changes appear in real-time.

Convert Measurements Easily Online

Sometimes, we need to convert some units of measurement, but we don't know the proper conversion formula. We end up searching for the formula using our favorite search engine. The thing is, it does take time to do the 'research'. One website I recently encountered seems to have all the formulas needed conversions, like a one-stop shop of unit conversions. No more tedious searching on the web.

Check If a Website is Really Down

Sometimes, you don't know if a website is really down, or is just unavailable for your current internet connection. I found a nice online service that helps you find out exactly that. ^_^

Just go to the Down for everyone or just me? site

What Your Site Looks Like on the Apple iPad

I don't have an iPad, but I'm curious as to how my blog site looks like on one of these cool devices made by Apple. I'm sure you are too (if you don't have an iPad as well).

Go Beyond Status Messages with Buzz

If you use Gmail, you probably are already aware of Google Buzz. This new service from Google lets you go beyond status messages, and lets you share your updates, photos, videos, blog entries, and more.

Watch Your Fave TV Shows Online, Anywhere

Failing to catch an episode of your favorite TV show (or shows) is very, very frustrating. A great solution is to watch it on the web, via streaming. Hulu.com is a great service, but it only caters to people who live in the US. What's an alternative solution?

Get Updated with Your Social Streams with Streamy

Most people nowadays spend their time communicating via social networks. We always find ourselves juggling between these networks: Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Flickr, FriendFeed, AIM, GoogleTalk, Yahoo, and Live. If you prefer a web-based app, you should give Streamy a try.

Improve Your Email Experience with Boxbe

Email can be very overwhelming at times. Not only do we get tons of messages from friends and family, we also get bombarded with those unsolicited emails. Sometimes, we fail to take action on an important email, mainly because our Inbox is so full and disorganized. I came across a nice service that helps us improve our email experience! (^-^)

Black, White, Red... What are the Color Updates on Facebook for??

Curious as to why some girls are posting color updates on Facebook? You know, black, white, red, and so on. I didn't understand it too, but when I did some searching, I found this explanation:

Consolidate Your Online Life with Cliqset

I found a great web service that consolidates your online life. It lets you share all of your online activities, such as social networks, blogs, bookmark & news services, music / video / photo services, and reviews.

Claiming my Blog at Technorati

T9334BF9G5HV I just signed up at Technorati.com, created a profile, and trying to claim my blog ApplesK. I'm new to blogging, and I think Technorati is a great resource for learning what is currently hot in the Blogosphere.

Help Fight Climate Change with Your Blog

BrighterPlanet.com created a 350 Challenge, where they will purchase and donate 350 pounds of carbon offset for every blogger who posts the 350 Challenge badge on their site.

The initial goal was to sign up 350 bloggers, but Brighter Planet decided to open the challenge indefinitely. That means that as more bloggers post the badge, more carbon offsets will be purchased and donated.

Backup Your Online Accounts for Free

My friend Ced sent me an invite to Backupify.com. Backupify is an online service that provides secure online backup and archiving for online accounts such as Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Google Docs, Wordpress, and more.

Twitter Apps and Tools

I <3 Twitter! It lets you share and discover things, express and learn opinions, and a whole lot of other things. As your account grows day by day, the complexity and difficulty of reading updates, and managing followers is quite overwhelming.

These are some of my favorite applications and tools that I use for my Twitter account:

YoVille, Spymaster, and 140Mafia

Are you on Twitter and/or Facebook? Online social networking is fun, but it could be more fun if you play games using them.

Uh Oh, Identified as Spam Blog?

The other day, I noticed an alert on my Blogger dashboard: