1. College courses, no tuition
Class Central https://www.class-central.com/
lists hundreds of online class courses from the likes of Harvard, Stanford, and
MIT.
2. Self-destructing email addresses
With 10 Minute Mail https://10minutemail.com
you can create a temporary email address that will automatically self-destruct
in 10 minutes. This allows you to sign up for sites, lists, make comments, and
sign up for deals without the unbearable spam you normally get.
3. Ambient Sound / White Noise
If you simply
can't work/sleep/concentrate without some kind of comforting sounds, A Soft
Murmur has you covered http://asoftmurmur.com/
4. Learn another Language
Almost every language in the world is available to learn at Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/ and you can take
it on the go with their free app.
5. A massive documentary collection
There are documentaries on a wide variety of subjects and from award
winning to amateur. Learn something new or simply be amazed http://documentaryheaven.com/
6. Automate Tasks
Do you want a message sent when you are on your way home? Would you
like to get news stories on your favorite subject sent to your inbox? An
automatic backup of your contacts to a spreadsheet? You can do this and a lot
more with If This Then That https://ifttt.com/
7. New Fonts
Working on a document or a poster and you are looking for a font that
would make it pop? Lost Type has you covered and they are all free for any use http://www.losttype.com/
8. Free Photo enhancement tools
The Adobe universe of tools is expensive and there is so much there
that most people do not need. Pixlr https://pixlr.com
is free and it has a light weight version called Express that allows for easy
changes quickly. They also have apps you can download for your mobile device
9. Get Control over Your Finances
Mint https://www.mint.com/ helps
you create a budget quickly and can automate tracking if you connect it to your
bank and credit card accounts. It will send you alerts when you go over your
budgeted amount, it has smart tracking of expenses, and has monthly summary of
what you spent. The mobile app allows you to make corrections or view your progress
quickly.
10. Create Graphics and Publications
There are expensive desktop programs that can allow you to create
posters and graphics, but Canva https://www.canva.com/
is free and web based so you can use it without installing anything on your
computer. The templates and free graphics and fonts make creating things a
snap. There are items that cost money to use but you can import your own
materials.
