The OneMinute Geek

Great Web sites

The Problem:

The Internet offers an amazing amount of information about nearly every subject. But even using Google, finding the website that has just the information you want can be hit or miss. Sometimes, locating the right website can be like finding a good dentist, your chances are better with a referral or two.

The Solution:

Ask a friend or colleague.  You may be surprised how many neat little sites you’ll discover…and all you have to do was ask!

Over the last few weeks, I have collected a few interesting ones:

Want to dig deeper into Darwinism?  Read full text versions of his books at http://pages.britishlibrary.net/charles.darwin/ . His letters are located at http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Departments/Darwin/.

Ready to buy a home?  Want to get going on your retirement investing?  There are financial calculators galore at www.dinkytown.com .

For more video of the Asian tsunami, go to  www.WaveOfDestruction.org

Looking for radio-esque programs for your iPod?  Go to www.podcastalley.com And, if you can’t live with just one site, try www.iPoding.com , www.IPodLounge.com and www.iPodHacks.com.

Interested in Mickey’s secrets?  These sites will help you save time and money on your next Disney trip:  www.Ridemax.com ,  www.MousePlanet.com, www.LaughingPlace.com, and www.MouseSavers.com .

Got kids?  Worried about their safety while online?  Check out www.GetNetWise.org

Concerned about losing your cell phone, laptop or electronic organizer?  This company sells bright metallic tags and adhesive labels for two bucks each:  www.StuffBak.com . Each label is marked with your unique owner code, a toll-free number, and the magic words “Reward for Return!”.  Also, check out www.TrackitBack.com , www.BoomerangIt.com , www.zTrace.com .

Want to lose weight?  On www.WebMD.com you’ll find a metabolism calculator that will help you determine what a person of your weight and height should be eating.

Toying with the idea of setting up a home theater system?  You’ll find lots of helpful information at www.GuidetoHomeTheater.com

Want to build your own computer?  Visit www.TomsHardware.com

Interested in digital video?  You’ll know more about the subject after visiting www.DV.com

Need to put together a child’s birthday party around a particular theme,  like “Harry Potter,” for example? Go to www.BirthdayExpress.com

James Kerr is President/CEO of SuperGeeks, a Hawaii-based computer service and repair company (www.supergeeks.net). Please feel free to send James your questions, comments and suggestions. He can be reached at kerr@supergeeks.net and 942-0773.