Manage Email, Feeds and Social Networks from One Spot

I recently read an article that indicated technology was giving attention deficit disorder. I have to agree that while it has made communication faster and easier, it definitely creates interruptions that make the flow of work difficult. Part of the problem is that there are so many places one needs to check… email, Twitter, Facebook, news feeds etc. But now there is Gist, which not only manages all your social contacts in one place, but you can choose the place you’d like to manage them.

With Gist you can manage everything from the Gist dashboard online, or through your email (Gmail, Outlook, Lotus Notes), Salesforce or your iphone or android phone. It offers a one-stop shop to find out your latest news as well as to update your own status. You can learn more and sign up for free at Gist.

Better Living Tips Around the Web

• In Aisles, Consumers Turn to Mobiles for Holiday Shopping
  Source GigaOMtech
  Of the $447 billion in predicted U.S. holiday spending this season, $127 billion of it, or 28 percent, will be touched by some form of mobile commerce or social networking. IDC Retail Insights surveyed more than 1,000 adults to determine such results...
• Can Hunch’s Algorithm Improve Your Gift-Giving Skills?
  Source GigaOMtech
  With the holidays approaching, we’re entering that time of year when desperate people grab things like ties, inappropriate books and goofy toys in a pathetic attempt to bring joy to their friends and loved ones. Can algorithms help? New York-based...
• Your Last-Minute Guide to Thawing a Turkey [Video]
  Source Lifehacker
  If you've got a Thanksgiving turkey over 12 pounds, you should've started thawing before today. If youre behind schedule—or just want to know more about the ins and outs of thawing your bird—the...
• Amazon Price Check Searches Amazon.com Using Text, Your Voice, Photos, and Barcodes [Downloads]
  Source Lifehacker
  Amazon Price Check is the one app that can conduct a product search using practically every method available. If you're comfortable only looking to Amazon for the best price, it's an incredibly ver...
• Escape Entirely Avoidable Holiday Costs and Fees [Saving Money]
  Source Lifehacker
  During the holidays, you don't spend, think, or travel the way you normally do. Even a little light-hearted consumerism can cost more than it should. Avoid shipping fees, financial missteps, and losi...
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Track Any Package from One Site

The major package shipping companies provide tracking services, but you have to know the URL of each site’s tracking page to use it. Or you can use PackTrack.com to trace a package from USPS, UPS or DHL. It’s a no-frills site so it won’t confuse you or slow you down. Its features include:

• Customizable quick-access buttons.
• Package tracking log for fast re-tracking.
• Access to multiple carriers’ tracking on one fast-loading web page.

PackTrack is free to use! To learn more, visit Packtrack.com.

SeatGuru.com Helps You Find the Best Seat on the Plane

Just in time for holiday travel! It’s challenging enough to get through airports only discover you have a bad seat on the plane. Over at SeatGuru.com you can find a color-coded schematic of over 700 plane plans that let you know which are the best seats (green) and which are the worst (red) based on benefits such as comfort and legroom. Plus you can find out which seats have drawbacks and which are near the emergency exit or bathroom. To learn more, visit SeatGuru.com

Free Guides to Fix-it Yourself

One way to save money is to maintain and fix household items. At FixItClub.com you can get hundreds of free guides on how to do ordinary repairs on just about everything around the house including cell phones, washing machines, fishing reels, smoke detectors and more.  Visit FixItClub.com to learn more.