#35
/ March 9, 2010 / 4:58 min.
Exploring information and gathering data can become monotonous tasks, especially for creative minds and visual learners. Interactive visualizations make the experience more enjoyable by making data more interesting. Stacy Reed shows us some hands-on sites that are serving up information in artistic and entertaining new ways.
#34
/ March 2, 2010 / 3:35 min.
This week, Stacy Reed talks
mashups
. Not the stuff of potatoes or old 70s sitcoms either, we're talking about ways to find news headlines, music recommendations or even your next apartment. These sites "mash up" data from two or more external sources, take the best of both and present it in an easy to use online format.
#33
/ February 23, 2010 / 3:46 min.
It's important to keep abreast of
world news and events
, and with sites like these, doing so has never been easier.
News aggregators
help filter out the noise so you can focus on the content that interests you the most. Stacy Reed shows us
five different ways to aggregate news headlines
from reliable sources all around the world.
#32
/ February 16, 2010 / 4:30 min.
It's that dreaded time of year again when the Taxman comes calling. Stacy Reed shows us that
filing your taxes online
doesn't have to be the difficult and laborious task of years past.
eFiling your taxes
with one of these certified online services is simple, and you'll usually get your return quickly, within 8 to 14 days.
#31
/ February 9, 2010 / 5:07 min.
Valentine's Day
is right around the corner. If you still haven't found that perfect something for your significant other, there's still plenty of time. Stacy Reed takes a stroll down Lover's Lane to find
online stores with fast delivery
so you can
buy last minute Valentine's Day presents online
. With romantic and practical gift ideas like these, your beau won't even know you forgot up until the last possible minute.
#30
/ February 2, 2010 / 3:59 min.
Whether you're looking for a way to
manage and synchronize your favorite bookmarks
across multiple browsers or computers or you're just looking for new recommendations based on your interests, a
social bookmarking
site might be the solution you're looking for. Stacy Reed shows us five popular tried-and-true favorites.
#29
/ January 26, 2010 / 3:00 min.
Twitter runs on
hashtags
. Those little # symbols are used to identify topics, to let the Twitterverse know what you're talking about and to drive the link between related tweets. Stacy Reed looks at
five sites that make interesting use of Twitter hashtags
and shows how to find and follow your favorite topics.
#28
/ January 19, 2010 / 2:53 min.
Your
Twitter profile isn't really your Twitter profile until you
customize it with a background image
. Stacy Reed show us
where to find Twitter background images
with her picks for
top five free Twitter background sites
. Hit up the show notes for a link to a tutorial on
how to customize your Twitter profile
.
#27
/ January 12, 2010 / 3:57 min.
If you're in the
job hunting market
, Stacy Reed has the sites for you. This collection of the
top 10 job hunting sites
will get you off the computer and back into the office. With job boards, tips for job seekers, sites to connect and network and more, these sites are the ultimate resource for
finding a job online
.
#26
/ December 29, 2009 / 4:36 min.
It's that time of year again: Time to take stock of the year that has passed and look forward to the next. As we make our New Years resolutions, Stacy Reed suggests adding computer maintenance using these easy online tools to your list.
about The Sweet Stuff: Web Watch

Stacy Reed seeks out the best of the web in
The Sweet Stuff: Web Watch. From the well known to the next big thing, every day to the lesser known, the best and worst of
Web Watch is fair game. Whether it's the latest online office suite, the newest online email service, the best of blogs, the best hidden
Easter Eggs, it's all coming with
The Sweet Stuff: Web Watch.