In my last post I showed you how to streamline the process of opening multiple links for online contest entering. However, being able to open the contest pages are not necessarily enough. If you have ever filled out a form online you know it takes time. Imagine doing that for 50 contests a day!
Luckily for you I have found a way. Let me introduce you to my favorite tool, Roboform!
Roboform is a highly rated password manager and web form filler that completely automates password entering and form filling. Not only will this help you enter contests, but you will soon find that it is great for every day computing. You never have to type your username and password and never have to fill in your information to sign up for things, because Roboform will do it for you! And, as you will see, its compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Apple devices, Android devices, and more!
So, once you open your links with the batch files from my last post you can one-click your way through filling out and submitting online forms to enter contests, giveaways, and more! Go over to www.roboform.com to give it a try.
Also note: Norton subscribers can use Norton in a similar fashion. And, if you're lucky enough to be a Comcast subscriber you can get Norton for free!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Streamline
UPDATE: NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Question: How does one store 50 websites and open them all on a daily basis and in as little time as possible?
I know, I know - this may seem like an easy answer. You could just bookmark them all or put them in your favorites, right? Well, yes and no. Think about the time it takes to go to your favorites, click the link, wait for the page to load, and then open another. Add the time needed to enter a form on these websites into the mix and you will find yourself spending hours in front of your computer a day entering contests.
I must admit, when I first started entering contests I found it easiest to simply store all the contest pages I entered on my desktop as links. But, as I started entering more and more I found that my desktop looked like it did back in the days of Windows 95 (see example below). Not to mention it was just as time consuming as opening them from your favorites.
Solution? Batch files.
Do this: Open a new blank notepad document. Type the following:
Customize this as you wish using the same format. I typically stick with 8 to 10 links a file so that the browser is not too overwhelmed and the whole process is quicker. Now, with 5 batch files you can open 50 websites in mere seconds!
Voila! You have just streamlined the opening of your contest (or any) links!
Note: This will only work in Windows. Also, some browsers need to be opened before clicking the .bat files or else only one page from the list will load.
Question: How does one store 50 websites and open them all on a daily basis and in as little time as possible?
I know, I know - this may seem like an easy answer. You could just bookmark them all or put them in your favorites, right? Well, yes and no. Think about the time it takes to go to your favorites, click the link, wait for the page to load, and then open another. Add the time needed to enter a form on these websites into the mix and you will find yourself spending hours in front of your computer a day entering contests.
I must admit, when I first started entering contests I found it easiest to simply store all the contest pages I entered on my desktop as links. But, as I started entering more and more I found that my desktop looked like it did back in the days of Windows 95 (see example below). Not to mention it was just as time consuming as opening them from your favorites.
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| Who actually used folders back then? |
Do this: Open a new blank notepad document. Type the following:
@echo offNow, save the file to a known location with a .bat extension (eg Contest.bat). Simply click the file and your default web browser (IE, Firefox, or Chrome) will open with three tabs displaying Google, Craigslist, and West Chester University's websites.
start /d IEXPLORE.EXE www.google.com
start /d IEXPLORE.EXE www.craigslist.com
start /d IEXPLORE.EXE www.wcupa.edu
Customize this as you wish using the same format. I typically stick with 8 to 10 links a file so that the browser is not too overwhelmed and the whole process is quicker. Now, with 5 batch files you can open 50 websites in mere seconds!
Voila! You have just streamlined the opening of your contest (or any) links!
Note: This will only work in Windows. Also, some browsers need to be opened before clicking the .bat files or else only one page from the list will load.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Welcome
Let me start off by saying one thing: I LOVE MONEY. And, while I may not have as much of it as I
would like right now, when I do have it I make sure to keep it for as long as
possible. This blog is a reflection of that. It is a showcase of my attempts at
saving money (or not spending money) through any means possible. From giveaways,
to contests, to coupons, to special deals, and more, I will show you my secrets
for getting more and spending less (or nothing).
In the past 9 or so months I have won over $1400 in prizes –
including a 16GB iPad 2, a Keurig B60 coffee maker, a year’s supply of 5 gum, a
year’s supply of gushers, and numerous gift cards ranging in value from $25 to
$100. All this was won with little or no effort! In addition to entering
contests, I have received a large quantity of smaller items that were
completely free such as energy supplements, candy bars, OTC medicine, cleaning
products, and an amazing amount of various beauty products and foods. These
smaller products alone have a combined value of over $250.
Not only will I share with you the contests and giveaways
that I am currently entering, but I will also share with you certain tips and
tricks that I use to expend minimal effort along the way. Enjoy!
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