This is just a reminder when doing freebies, forms, and all of that other good stuff!
- Roboform is a form filling program. You definitely need it if you want to save a little bit of time.
- Use Google AutoFill, which is part of the Google Toolbar.
- Email address: Why use your real one for forms? Well, go ahead if you don’t mind getting a million emails from a million different companies. There are some awesome free email services out there such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail. I personally prefer Gmail over the others.
- Phone number: Go ahead and put in your real phone number and see how many calls you get per day. Check out K7.net. They’ll provide you with a phone number that will accept voice mails AND they will be sent as a .mp3 file to your email address so you can listen to it and call them back if you wish, or simply delete it.
- Sometimes you have to be quick. Last night for example, I listed two things. When I woke up this morning, I got a bunch of emails about them being expired. Nothing I can really do about that one =(
Any other suggestions? I’ll keep adding to this list!
Next up, I might do a post on cleaning your computer. So gimme ideas (and links) for that too! (or any other topics you think may be beneficial to everyone)
And you can email me at James@justfreestuff.com
James
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Cleaning our computers would be great…especially for those of us who are computer challenged.
Thanks
I agree with Rain and the Roboform is an excellant device to have. I have the expanded version of it which covers all my log-in info for everything I do. Which even the free version is good enough for most people which James offers that.
I love my Google attofill for filling things out.It saves me time and i can enter more contests without getting carpal tunnel disease from entering them all,lol.The Google autofill was my favorite price too,free.I agree with the others on help to clean out a computer cause i tell people”i’m self taught on the computer and my teacher is an idiot”,lol.
Thanks Wendy!
Just added the google toolbar to the post.
BOTH MY WIFE ARE DISABLED THATS WAY WE WILL LOOK FOR SAMPLES TO TRY THANK YOU
Yes, yes, yes, Something about cleanig computer would be great. I have security suite on mine but still have lots of problems with it. Of course I’m not exactly an expert on computers but I did think that the security suite would protect it.
Have seen some “Cleaners” for free but it it only cleans it, then tells you what there is and how much there is and then tells you what it will cost to complete the work. Thanks for the freebies and sites.
I agree that showing ways to clean the computer would be great. All that I have found from going to the free sites is that they tell me how many billions of corupted, useless, or nonessential junk stuffs I have, but they don’t tell how to clean it out(unless I send money).And then their leftover stuff is left hanging around and cluttering up my computer.
Computer cleaners would b AWESOME!!! Also, my mate & are are disabled and the freebies are a GREAT help. Thanks for all your great work!! You are appreciated.
I have never used! A must try no doubt! Has anyone ever read or heard anything about being elimated from something you signed up for because you used fill in type program??
hey James just wanted to thank you so very much for the k-7 message i found on your just free stuff website, it is awesome! those phone calls were so annoying! i also love the roboform!
thanks again! angols
Yep! I sure would be highly interested in something about cleaning my computer also.Gotta go……I am heading off to check out the k7.net site,sure sounds interesting.::D Thanks a bunch
To tma406,Don’t worry that you’ll be eliminated for using roboform or my fav google autofill cause i’ve done it for about 2 years and no problems.Usually when you have to fill out a entry form for contests or sweeps they’ll ask you to copy some letters and numbers down that are provided for you.They do this so people don’t cheat and run programs to win the contests cause the computer cheats can’t read and copy the letters and numbers the contest gives you.God,i hope that made a little sense to you,lol.But honestly it’ll save you time and pain using some form of autofill.I’ve used google for my freebies and contests on a daily basis for almost 2 years so it’s safe.If your still not sure go to the pro,James and send him an e-mail and he’ll be able to explain it better than me.Good luck:O)
yup, what she said!
Thanks James, I used the K7 thing, I don’t mind giving my address and email but I have enough people I don’t know calling me. I will use one of the form programs, I always hit a lull where I just don’t feel like doing it, those will help.
On a side note I wanted to thank you for the tip that USPS and Ebay give you free boxes. Not only is it going to help start me on seriously Ebaying, but it got my wife brownie points at her job!
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:-) a cleaning lesson would be wonderful
I enter my modem/fax line where it asks for a phone number on forms. It IS a legit number , listed with the phone company, but that call is never going to go through to bug me. The only time I put in my real number is when I want the prize offered and the winner will be contacted by phone – good thing I did the one time I won a trip to NYC from Food Network!
I am going to the K7 site as we speak. Thanks a lot for all you do for us.
DAYLA, I enter several contest on JFS an on most of the ones I enter they ask if you want any correspondance from them usually by checking or unchecking at bottom of sweeps. Phone calls, I have done this many years and have never gotten a phone call unless I had won something!
James,Thanks for all the info. on phone calls
I haven’t received any calls related to freebies.
A great website with computer tips for the novice to the advanced user is FREECREED.COM.
Hi, James. An article on cleaning would be great. I just downloaded ARO & SSO because my puter was/is running slowly. I use comcast for ISP and I think it should be faster and it was when I first starting with it. I’m still out with my opinion on the ARO & SSO. thanks
I get calls all the time after signing up for something free. Most of the time if I say “I’m really not interested in talking to them, I was just checking out the program.”, they don’t send the frrebie!
The K7 suggestion is invaluable… I haven’t had many calls, because I avoid providing ANY number when I can, so sometimes I end up calling my own K7 number to keep it activated.
P.S. James — I recently followed your suggestion regarding Roboform and love it!! I like the fact that you can create different identities; I often request more than one freebie… one for me, one for my adult daughter who does not live with me nor have internet access. I usually do NOT like entering contests because I simply do not have the time or energy to complete forms and I do not enjoy it. For larger items, I use the address where I volunteer (with their permission) because I do not have safe delivery at my apartment, so I have a separate identity for that, too. Roboform saves huge amounts of time!
Hi, Has anyone else had any trouble with the comcast security suite (McAfee)? It slows my computer down really bad and it updates frequently through the day. When it updates my computer constantly freezes. Any suggestions? Joann
I am pretty ignorant on all the computer stuff. However, I do know that we had that popping up on our computer all the time. My husband started computer classes a few months ago, his teacher told him to get rid of it! and to replace it with Avast.
hello.;
Dont know if you know of shop4freebies web site
they add new ones each day.some that are not listed in your news letter,and some that are.a good site for free stuff.
Hey James, I was wondering if you know of anything like the roboform for mobile devices. thanks
i am happy to be part of it winning
Ok James. I have entered every contest at every magazine, every contest website, etc and have won NOTHING and now believe that noone wins, everyone just wants your info so they can sell you stuff. Very discouraged.And those surveys are a scam.
James
Thank you for the tip on K7.net. I had never heard about it!
How do I add the google bar with auto fill? you can tell I’m not to computer savey. And is there anyone out there that can help me reinstall my sound? don’t know what I did But when I try to Open it back up says, was never installed.
Thank you
Jan
janmwimp1957@yahoo.com
Hi Joann, Sounds to me like you and I have the same thing going on with our computers. mine is also try’en to up date way to much and then it runs so so slow or freezes up. I have the Mc Afee also..Getting to the point where I cant stand it. Post back if you find antthing out ok!! Thanx
James I love this site.I am a senior citizen and samples really help out on my budget. The only thing I am having a problem with is the Walmart site. When I go there they just show the page with no form to fill out. It says not available online, buy in store. Does this mean they are out of samples for that particulair product? Thank You.
If you mean cleaning your computer internally then I recommend a cleaning program called CCleaner. It cleans everything from temporary internet files & cookies to memory dumps and whatever unnecessary data java or adobe leaves in your computer (which takes up space). I have been using it for almost 5 years on both my laptop and desktop, and it has never had a problem with avast! or AVG. You can download it on their website here: http://www.ccleaner.com/ or at download.com.
Danna,
I did a post on cleaning your computer over here:
http://jfsdaily.com/?p=118
I have been requesting samples that are listed on this (great) website for at least two years. I too never receive any! I am wondering if my mail person has a secret hoard- hmmmmm, but I will keep trying. MY QUESTION:: other webites have indicated that auto filling forms is a bad idea because the contests website kicks those forms out — is that not the truth??? Is there a way to find out if auto filling is hurting our chances? THANKS
I was wondering how to go about cleaning my computer? can you supply an address,I am disabled and can’t walk///thanks and have a great day!!
well this is my problem i keep getting pop ups & they are so annoying like right now i have 1 sayin 2 download a spyware or something like dat i also have pop ups from games that i have played or downloaded. i also send pics 2 my e-mail dat tell me i got 2download certain program 2 see my pic never had that problem b4. then there are chat rooms dat i go to wear i could see people live but now i cant see them @ all so if u can please help me i greatly appreciate it.
Im new to the site but ihave received some freebees ,thanks james.
I am also new to JFS Iam trying to get some free stuff Iam disable and have to stay at home cant go anywhere cant drive on too much medication might have a wreck and hurt someone, so I thought I would give this a test Drive
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