Stuff I Use
The following is a list of stuff I actually use. I will gradually be writing blog posts with more in-depth information on most of these tools.
OverExpressed Feed- Using Google Voice and Skype to Make and Receive Calls while Abroad August 9, 2010An overview of how to use Google Voice & Skype to make and receive international calls while traveling abroad. […]Rick Henrikson
- Eagerly awaiting my genetic destiny April 29, 201023andme offers an incredibly detailed glimpse into your genomic identity. Given their recent DNA Day discount, I'm about to venture into the world of genetic illumination. […]Rick Henrikson
- Google Voice makes your phone smarter March 14, 2010Google Voice is a disruptive tool in your battle against telephony insanity. […]Rick Henrikson
- Track your credit score for free with CreditKarma February 20, 2010CreditKarma is a simple and free way to track your credit score. For real. […]Rick Henrikson
- My problem with gmail and buzz – they broke RTM February 17, 2010I love gmail and buzz just as much as the next guy (or probably even more so), but the frequent updates to gmail's code are breaking third party plugins that many people have come to rely on. […]Rick Henrikson
- Manage your money with Mint February 12, 2010A summary of why you should be using Mint to keep track of your finances. Don't bother reading this if you're already taking advantage of all that Mint has to offer. […]Rick Henrikson
- The Livescribe Pulse – A sweet pen you should probably get February 3, 2010The Livescribe Pulse pen is an awesome tool for anyone who needs to take notes (students, researchers, field workers, etc.). This post gives an overview of the features, limitations, and competitors to the Pulse. […]Rick Henrikson
- Stuck in Android Limbo January 25, 2010I spent over two years using a fat clamshell phone with glittery rainbow and penguin stickers on it. This would not be surprising if I was a 14 year old girl. But I was that girl’s older brother. Aside from the stickers and clunky interface, the phone only had space for approximately 5 text messages […]Rick Henrikson
- The Future of Education January 8, 2010The most depressing class I ever took was freshman intro chemistry. Granted, it was advanced intro chemistry (oxymoronic, but that’s how the course identifications work at MIT; extra numbers = harder, extra letters = easier). So this was 5.112 (as opposed to the standard introductory 5.111). So why was it so depressing? I had learned […]Rick Henrikson
- Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers August 4, 2009As some of you are aware, I will be temporarily disconnected from the intertubes for the next couple of weeks while floating around the Peruvian Amazon teaching kids about healthcare, electronics, and the environment. The main idea is to provide some practical resources and training to children in remote settings, with the goal of inspiring […]Rick Henrikson
- Using Google Voice and Skype to Make and Receive Calls while Abroad August 9, 2010
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