The Internet: Sites to simplify online tasks

With these sites you can create a to-do list and receive reminders about important tasks via e-mail or text message, aggregate your favorite web content, open and convert computer files, and integrate different instant messaging services.

Rememberthemilk.com lets you create a to-do list that can be read on- or offline—and even lets you set reminders for important tasks. Organize tasks in a way that works for you and arrange for updates to be sent to you via e-mail, text message, BlackBerry, Twitter, AIM, or Skype.

Bloglines.com helps you find order amid the profusion of Web content. The site aggregates news from all your favorite sites into one “manageable” window.

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