We mentioned this in “morning deals” but thought we’d post about it, too. Nintendo is offering up to 4 free grippy-type Wii remote jackets to customers who’ve already purchased the Wii.
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Google Adds Presentations To Documents
By 9.18.07
Starting today, presentations — whether imported from existing files or created using the new slide editor — are listed alongside documents and spreadsheets in the Google Docs document list. They can be edited, shared, and published using the familiar Google Docs interface, with several collaborators working on a slide deck simultaneously, in real time. When it’s time to present, participants can simply click a link to follow along as the presenter takes the audience through the slideshow. Participants are connected through Google Talk and can chat about the presentation as they’re watching.
Now you can bore your coworkers to death for free!
Do You Really Need The Neosporin Tote? Does Anyone?
By 8.27.07
You’re probably asking yourself, “What the hell is a Neosporin tote?” Apparently (and we wouldn’t know this because we buy generic Neosporin from Walgreens), Neosporin now comes with a small plastic totebag that you can use to remind yourself that you should take the ointment with you in case you carelessly plunge a knife into your tender fleshy parts while you are away from home.
American Will Test In-Flight Broadband Next Year
By 8.2.07
American Airlines will test fee-based broadband on its transcontinental flights early in 2008. If you hate listening to other people talk on the phone, don’t worry—they’re going to block Skype and its ilk.
Get $40 Off Your Verizon Landline Bill
By 7.16.07
You can call 1-888-226-0799 and request a $40 Customer Appreciation Service Credit off your Verizon landline, says Huster $$$ Blog. Just tell ’em you got a promotional notice in the mail. It’s said to have been tested and to work for California, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. We tried it this morning and got the credit, $10 off for the next four months. They tried to pitch us DirecTV but we told ’em we just read books and newspapers.
By 7.12.07
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13 question free online calculator to help determine how much house you can really afford. [Bankrate]
By 7.2.07
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Whether or not you agree with him, you can watch Michael Moore’s documentary Sicko, which explores potential flaws in the American health care system, for free online without downloading anything. [via Stay Free!]
30 Free Personal Finance eBooks
By 7.2.07
Mint has collated a collection of thirty free ebooks on personal finance and money management. The selection ranges from budgets to credit cards to mortgages to general consumer advice. Each one is in PDF format. Check ’em out and get your learn on.
Get Free Access To Times Select Using Your College Email Address
By 5.31.07
If you have access to your college email address, you can get access to the New York Times “Select” articles from their archive without those pesky five-dolla charges.
Free Skype Today
By 5.13.07
Not calling home on Mother’s Day because it’s too expensive? Skype’s got you covered.
If you’re in the US or Canada, Skype’s giving you unlimited calling from 5am EST on May 13 to 4:49am EST on May 14 to ring up your mom, your sister, or just random numbers in India.
This is the perfect opportunity to practice recording calls with Skype, especially if you’re calling random numbers in India. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER
Best Hotels For Free WiFi
By 5.1.07
Hotel Chatter has unleashed their yearly survey of that most elusive of perks, free wifi! We don’t know if any hotel executives read this blog, but if you do, put free wifi in your hotel. Do it right now. Then call your friend Bob who works at an airline and tell him to put free wifi in his terminal. The Jenny who works at the library and Peter who works at the Parks District…
Get Free Seat Upgrades By Asking When You're Onboard
By 4.25.07
Adam’s letter yesterday laid bare what smart travelers already know: you can request a seat upgrade (like the emergency exit row which boasts more legroom) for free once you’re aboard.
Google Offers Free Directory Assistance, Adds To Your Permanent File
By 4.8.07
Google Voice Local Search has emerged from the Google Labs to provide free directory assistance. A call to 1-800-GOOG-411 connects you to a pleasant automated operator who asks for your city and state. From there, you can narrow your search by business or category. When Google finds your business, it offers to either connect you for free, or text the details to your phone. The service does not currently support ads.
Home Depot: This Faucet Costs $00.00
By 4.2.07
Sadly, the pricing mistake doesn’t carry over to the website, where the faucet is a cool $143.74. Maybe Tulsa has some sort of free faucet subsidy that we are unaware of. —MEGHANN MARCO
Free Tax Help!
By 4.2.07
The clock is officially ticking, it’s time to do your taxes. Confused? Need help? You may qualify for some free tax preparation assistance from the IRS. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offer free tax help if you qualify. So, how do you qualify?
Honda Models From 1995-1997 May Be Eligible For Free Inspections, Repairs
By 4.1.07
If you purchased a Honda between 1995 and 1997, you may be eligible for a free repair and tune up. Way back, during the age of Clinton, the EPA sued Honda for disabling part of the emission control system, which could lead several vehicle models to emit pollutants without issuing an engine warning to the driver. The EPA spanked Honda with a $12.6 million penalty, and the automaker agreed to spend at least $250 million repairing the defective systems. Here is where you come in.
Record Customer Service Calls On Your Treo With CallRec
By 3.29.07
If you have a Treo, you can record your customer service calls by downloading and installing CallRec (7-day free trial, $19.95 thereafter).
