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Clip Any Content from the Web to Use Later with Evernote

In Straightforward, Web Apps on June 26, 2011 at 2:15 pm

That should hold it!

Difficulty: Straightforward

What you need: An Evernote account and a web browser

Why you need it:

“Evernote allows users to capture, organize, and find information across multiple platforms. Users can take notes, clip webpages, snap photos using their mobile phones, create to-dos, and record audio. All data is synchronized with the Evernote web service and made available to clients on Windows, Mac, Web, and mobile devices.” – CrunchBase

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Track Your Calorie Intake Online with MyPlate to Start Losing Weight

In Involved, iOS, Web Apps on June 20, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Take the stairs!

Difficulty: Involved

What you need: An account on MyPlate and a smartphone (optional).

Why you need it:

“Calorie-counting websites have long been common, but in recent years the sites have ramped up their food databases and added better tools to make it less tedious to monitor what you eat. In addition to calories, some websites let individuals know what’s on their plates in terms of cholesterol, carbs and other nutrients.” – Alina Dizik in the WSJ

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