Today the Internet has become an integral part of our lives. It seems that almost everywhere you look people are taking advantage of accessing it with a new high tech gadget. People access the Internert now more then ever, especially while on the go. Smart phones, laptops, net books, tablets and even mobile hotspots are just some of the things that have changed the lives of many people around the world.
No longer do you have to call a friend near a modem to get movie times or actually use a map. The entire world can now be found in the palm of your hand. As technology has become increasingly useful so has the content you can access with it. To help you take advantage of these new marvels of technology here are 10 websites that will turn you into a “web 4.0 pro.”
Everyone wants to look good and what better way to stay in some trendy threads than to help support some starving artists at the same time. You won’t find any of these shirts at a PacSun so you’re guaranteed to look unique wearing someone’s awesome art. Best of all they are very cheap so thrifty students take notice.
Steepandcheap.com
It’s too late now to get any last minute holiday gifts but if you ever go outdoors then this should be your first stop. These “deals by the hour” are anywhere in between 20 percent to 80 percent on anything from jackets to a GPS. Checking this website every week can help you find some very slick deals on big outdoor purchases.
Photobucket and Flikr are so 2011. Picasa is Google’s photo sharing site that brings hosting pictures to the next level. Sharing photos has never been easier and you don’t have to worry about your photo quality ever being compressed.
Looking for a new restaurant? Maybe you need a manicure? Yelp is leading the way for customer generated reviews of just about everything.
Commuter students take notice. Gasbuddy does all the hard work of compiling local gas price websites into one network. Find the cheapest gas in your area and know where to avoid if you’re going to be running out of fuel soon.
Fitday.com
Many people say they’re going to lose weight or hit the gym as a New Year’s resolution, but how many actually do it? Fitday.com is designed to help you lose weight and maintain a diet. Answering honestly to many of the site’s questions can help you keep your eyes on the prize and off a tasty donut.
Looking for spring break plans or flying home for some much needed family time? Then check student universe first. The student friendly website boasts a large range of content to help minimize having to use multiple websites to find cheap tickets, hotels, deals etc. The website specializes in international travel and package deals designed to save you money.
This site jump starts your brain and sculpts it from a pile of mush to a lean, mean, thinking machine. Mental floss has plenty of mind exercising puzzles and facts to help satisfy your mind’s thirst for knowledge.
Cracked.com
Everybody needs a laugh and cracked has plenty to go around. The website is a little foul mouthed at times but offers some of the funniest content you can find on the net outside of YouTube.
Ever wanted to know how to make sushi? Do you need to know how to change the oil on your car? Howcraft is the place to go for helpful tutorials for self-improvement.
