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Free Cool Tools to Increase Productivity
Support Staff Mini ConferenceJune 5, 2013
Martha Bogart
314-692-1258
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FilesConversionStoringSharing
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Zamzar.com
•Convert files easily from one file format to another.
•Have a .wmv and want a .mov? This site’s for you!
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Dropbox.com
•Download software to your computer•Synchronize files across computers and mobile devices•Files are stored on the cloud•Can share files with others through public folders
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Skydrive.com
•Store MS Office files online—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote•Create files online in Skydrive itself with Office Web Apps•Share files with others•Download files from Skydrive
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Wetransfer.com
•Send large files over the internet.•Send files to up to 20 people at one time.•Stores files for 2 weeks.•Upload files up to 2 GB.•No registration required.•High upload speed.•Inbuilt Virus scanner.
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Web2pdfconvert.com
•Paste URL and PDF file is created•No login•Can download immediately•Can send via email•Can install a PDF button on your browser to instantly create a PDF from a web page
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GraphicsPhoto EditingWord Art
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Aviary.com
Pixlr.com
•Like a desktop image editor (Photoshop) in a web-based application•Upload photos & begin editing online
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Wordle.net
•Generate word clouds from text that you import•The more frequently the word appears in the text, the bigger it appears in the word cloud•Can edit fonts, colors, and backgrounds
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Gimp.org
•Open Source software (free)•Download to your computer•Like Photoshop; full featured•Mac and PC versions available
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SchedulingCalendarsTo Do ListsProject managementEvent managers
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Calendar.google.comShare calendars; must have Google ID
Famundo.comSocial calendar for families, schools, churches
Printablecalendar.caMicrosoft Word calendar templates
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Rememberthemilk.com
•Task manager•Has SMART phone app also
Remind101.com•Send text message to groups•No need to know phone numbers•Participants opt in
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Doodle.com•Schedule appointments•No registration required
•Project management•Manage tasks & subtasks•Track timesheets•Analyze progress
Zoho.com
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Wufoo.com
•Online form builder•Payment integration•Analytics•Prebuilt templates•Can upload files•Use for registrations, etc.
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Screencasting/SharingScreen CaptureCreating videos from screen captures
Sharing your screen with remote locations
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Screenr.com
•Web-based screen recorder•No software to download•Hit record and start talking into your microphone
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Screencast-o-matic.com
• Web-based, or download application
• Maximum time limit 15 minutes
• Publish to YouTube or download flv or mp4 file
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Join.me•Share your computer screen with anyone•Download software to your desktop•Start the application; it gives you a number•Tell person you want to share with the number to put in on the website: Join.me
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Mind MappingCreate mind maps onlineShare post it notes online
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Bubbl.us
•Create mind maps online•Register for a free account or not•Free accounts limited to 3 saved sheets•Educational discounts available
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Padlet.comStixy.comLinoit.com
•Create boards with post it notes•Rearrange the notes; categorize them•Posts can be anonymous or not•Can insert a question or prompt
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Social BookmarkingLists of bookmarks onlineShared highlighting of web pages
Pictures from saved websites
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Livebinder.com
• Create tabbed binders of websites that are grouped together
• Can upload PDFs and Word docs
• View links like pages in a book instead of URLs on a page
• Can email your livebinder
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Diigo.com
• Bookmark your favorite URLs and access them online from any computer
• Group URLs into lists
• Create groups to share your URLs with
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Pinterest.com
• Virtual pinboard• Allows you to
organize and share things you find on the web
• Can browse pinboards created by other people
• Use pinboards to plan weddings, decorate homes, and share recipes
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Professional PagesResumes onlineLink to other professionals with similar jobs
Job postingFind jobs
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LinkedIn.com
•Like Facebook for professionals•Create a profile•Upload your resume•Network with colleagues and friends•Find experts and ideas
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For FunCreate slogansCreate virtual toursFind wordsHighlight web pages
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Sloganizer.net
•Type in topics and slogans will be generated•If you don’t like it, sloganize it again!
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Mapwing.com
•Build and share virtual tours•Include digital photos, interactive maps, and comments•Share your tours•Browse a gallery of virtual tours
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Bighugethesaurus.com
•Find synonyms, antonyms and rhymes•Get blog post ideas and story plot ideas•Great if you are writing something from scratch
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Awesomehighlighter.com
•Highlight portions of a web page that you want to emphasize•Email a link to others so that they can see your highlight•Save parts of the page you are interested in
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Thank You!I hope these websites are useful to you.
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