Web School

Digital Fitness

• sleepyti.me
  • A sleep cycle calculator to help you get better sleep.
• justgetflux.com
  • Adjust the light on your device automatically depending on the time of day.
• myfitnesspal.com
  • Track your nutrition and workouts.
• lumosity.com
  • Brain training games.
• habitica.com
  • A habit tracker that makes your to-dos into an RPG-style game.
• rescuetime.com
  • Track how you spend your time online, and avoid distracting websites.

Mastering Maps

• maps.google.com
  • Create and save your own maps, or explore using search, satellite view, or street view.
• scribblemaps.com
  • Draw on maps and create annotated directions.
• fueleconomy.gov
  • Calculate the fuel cost of your next road trip, and get some tips to save money.

Cooking with Computers

• foodtv.com
  • Recipes from Food Network personalities.
• allrecipes.com
  • A huge database of recipes.
• bonappetit.com
  • Recipes from the esteemed magazine of the same name.
• cooking.nytimes.com
  • A well-designed, frequently updated site with great recipes.
• seriouseats.com
  • Get detailed kitchen tips and learn a new technique while you cook exciting takes on classic recipes.
• chowhound.com
  • An online community of food enthusiasts, including dining tips, recipes, and kitchen help.
• thekitchn.com
  • Sign up for free, online baking classes, or grab a reliable recipe.

Wired Outdoors

• weather.com
  • Detailed weather forecasts as well as pollen and allergy reports, weekend project forecasts, and travel information.
• adirondackalmanack.com
  • Weekly updates on trail conditions, weather advisories, and more.
• smartgardener.com
  • An online app that helps you plan and maintain a vegetable gardener using location-based climate info.
• mapmyhike.com
  • Track your hike on your phone and see your path, time, and elevation data.
• yelp.com
  • Search for restaurants, parks, and more near you, and browse user-submitted photos, reviews, and tips.
• explore.org
  • Find a live video feed of your favorite animal--watch puppies, penguins, and bears go about their daily lives from the comfort of your home.

Shopping Safely

• Amazon.com
  • An established online shopping site with all the indicators of security and trustworthiness. Plus, they have a huge selection.
• US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
  • A government site dedicated to documenting online scams and threats. A great place to get information about prevalent scams and ways to keep yourself safe.
• Snopes.com
  • Another website that debunks online scams and myths. If you receive a suspicious call or e-mail, this is one place you can look to see if others have been scammed.

www.DIY

• Instructables.com
  • Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for all kinds of projects.
• YouTube.com
  • Search YouTube for how-to videos. Pause, rewind, and rewatch as much as you like.
• This Old House
  • Home repair tips and projects from a trusted source.
• Car Talk
  • Find car maintenance tips, including info on when to DIY, and when to call a pro.
• Craftsy.com
  • Search for and sort through patterns and crafting projects to fit every skill.
• StackExchange
  • Post a question, get an answer. A great place to start your DIY quest!

Finding Facts Online

• Google Tips handout
  • How to use operators and commands to get better search results.
• wikipedia.org
  • Free, online collaborative encyclopedia.
• imdb.com
  • The Internet Movie Database--film info and more.
• The Wirecutter
  • Buying guides and product reviews for computers, TVs, cameras, and more.

Last updated August 8, 2025