Cool little 4-in-1 pocket tool
Now, there are a jillion combination pocket/keychain tools on the market. I've owned, carried, and used a bunch of them, and I generally find that only the test of time effectively sorts wheat from chaff. I've never owned, carried, or used this so-called "screwpop" tool, so I have no way of knowing how it stands up to pocket wear. I'd be a bit nervous that the reversible hex bit would get lost somewhere along the way, although it looks like their bit features a ball detent to hold it in place. Also, for those of you are counting, the "fourth" tool--besides the bottle opener and the flat and phillips screwdrivers--is a 1/4" hex nut driver, which is a bit of a cheap marketing gimmick because what they're really talking about, of course, is the socket that holds the hex bit.
But I like the no-frills design and the price is certainly right at $5. If I see one on a counter by a cashwrap at a hardware store someday, I'll probably pick it up. [Thanks, Kurt!]
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Google Adds Biking Directions to Maps
Google Maps was already one of our favorite tools on the Web, thanks to its (borderline creepy) satellite images, (usually) reliable directions, and powerful search tools. The latest edition, though, has really endeared Google to many of us here at the Switched offices: biking directions.
The specific navigation tool for cyclists joins existing options for driving, walking, and public transportation. The biking guide avoids major roads and highways (as well as hills), and, wherever possible, sticks to existing bike lanes and paths.
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