Archive for March, 2010

Google can’t do this

March 30th, 2010

Like many people, I often go to Google for answers. However, when you need to do calculations or access raw data, Wolfram Alpha easily beats Google.

For example, the other day I needed to know what date is 60 days after February 11th. Sure I could get a calendar and start counting but it only takes seconds to do this:

Below are a few of my other recent inquiries:

Start your own investigation or check out their examples to get an idea of Wolfram Alpha’s power.

Image editing software in your browser

March 4th, 2010

Garmahis.com has posted a review of some of the Photoshop alternatives that are available for free.

What amazes me is that some of these programs can run quickly right in your browser.

Sumo Paint, Pixlr Editor and Aviary Phoenix each look like promising tools for simple (and in some cases not-so-simple) image editing.