Free Tools Consolidate Reward Cards, Share Files, More

05.01.2011
I just love it when I come across a I didn't know I had. Take Just One Club Card for example: Visit the site, enter barcode numbers for your reward cards, and get one big card that contains all the info. No more juggling cards! And since Drop.io closed down, I've been fishing for another good way to share huge files: Enter Crate. Finally, something that's maybe more fun than useful: AeroWeather changes your Windows desktop colors to reflect the weather conditions outside. Sound interesting? Read on for links and details.

You know all those reward, membership, and club cards cluttering up your wallet? What a hassle. Wouldn't it be great if you could magically combine them onto a single, space-saving card?

You can: just pay a visit to . True to its name, this Web service creates a printable double-sided barcode card for up to eight different stores.

All you do is enter the barcode number for each of your existing cards, then choose the corresponding store. The site has listings for nearly 200 stores, and if there's one you don't see, you can e-mail the site's creator to get it added. Note that a few stores, like Blockbuster, are left off on purpose, as the barcode is also your account number. As the developer notes, "best not to be shooting those around the Internet." In other words, he takes security seriously.

When you're done, just click Create your card. You'll see the completed product, which you can then print, cut, fold, and stick in your wallet. If you really want to get fancy, laminate it.