Friedbeef’s Tech

We’re into a new year - a time for new resolutions, new hopes and new dreams. What better way to kick off the new year by helping those in need? Here are some of my favorite picks…

1. Good Tree

Every time you make a search on GoodTree, you generate about a penny per search which you can redirect to charities of your choice. It’s only a small amount - but it adds up over time. Multiply all that by all the GoodTree users, and together it has the ability to make a serious difference in the world.

All of the leading search engines contribute to the results: Google, Yahoo, MSN, and AskJeeves, so search quality is not compromised. To top it off, it also sports an AJAX start page as well. It’s not a very good start page though - when compared with seasoned products like PageFlakes (aff), but then again - other start pages don’t directly help charities.

2. Charity Navigator

The best decision is always an informed one. There are a ton of charities and good causes on the Internet. Some, while well meaning, are not well managed. Charity Navigator will evaluate organizations, rate them, and let you know what’s going on behind the scenes so you know if your donations are being put to good use. More than that, it offers a fantastic resource for tips and guides to volunteering and charities.

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To anyone who has ever bought a high end display device, you know how much you loathe to see the dreaded stuck or dead pixel on your screen!

What is a stuck or dead pixel?

A stuck pixel is a point on a screen that does not display the correct colour. Stuck pixels are fairly common on high resolution LCD screens. Stuck pixels sometimes start working again with time unless they appear black on a white background, these are known as dead pixels.

How can you fix it?

JScreenFix will help fix stuck pixels on LCD screens. Most stuck pixels are fully repaired within 20 minutes. Some users have reported that JScreenFix can even fix dead pixels!

It will Work for TVs, PDAs, Mobile Devices, and even corrects Plasma & LCD Burn-ins.

Oh yes… the best part - it’s completely free!

Via PCDoctor

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