Another suggestion of computing-related things to do while you’re locked down was to send cards to friends, relatives, etc. Of course, you can send paper cards but electronic cards are pretty neat, too. In fact, electronic cards are one of my favorite ways to send greetings.

E-cards are easy to send and the sites I use offer such a variety of types that you are rarely at a loss to find just the right card. There are serious cards, religious cards, off-beat and downright funny ones, too. Many sites now allow you to add a gift with your greeting. The whole process is easy and pretty neat!

“What e-card sites do you use, John?” I hear you asking. I use a number of different sites. Most of them allow you to send a free card or two but if you want to experience the full gamut of possibilities, the sites offer an inexpensive yearly subscription plan. The cost is well worth it as you can keep an address book, schedule reminders for birthdays and anniversaries and have access to some awesome cards and gifts.

Here are the sites I use most often:

There are tons of other e-card sites but I leave you today with this warning: a number of the sites offering you “free” cards will install software you don’t want or will follow you around with pop-ups and other annoyances, so be careful. Remember the old adage: you get what you pay for!