Google rules! There are so many tools available through Google to be explored.
Google Maps, Google Earth, Synonym Search, Dictionary Definitions,Spell Checker. One that I'd never seen before was Google Sites.It's a free and easy way to create your own website.
I've been asked this question numerous times over the years...how to create your own personal website.....I will definitely share this with customers from now on.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Online Productivity Tools
I really appreciated learning more about Google Docs,love the fact that they are free, web-based and available from any computer. I can see using these tools and saving myself money by not purchasing the traditional MS products.
Will be using at home for sure.
Will be using at home for sure.
Flickr and YouTube
While there is great entertainment value in both Flickr and YouTube ( hours and hours) they are also a bit like crack very addictive, not that I'd know from personal experience.
There is some usefulness to the content of Flickr but I find disturbing that the proprietory rights of the content and photos are held by both sites rather than with the poster.
There is some usefulness to the content of Flickr but I find disturbing that the proprietory rights of the content and photos are held by both sites rather than with the poster.
LibraryThing
I liked LibraryThing because it did have practical applications to use either @ home or work.
I like the feature Wishlist which is handy to track books I'd like to read ( a feature that was lost when we migrated from Dynix). I really appreciated the fact that I could keep track of books I've read, including character names. Very handy to keep track of series.
I also appreciate other features such as reviews, ratings and recommendations.
Would I use it? Definitely at home but I'm not sure I'd have the time at work.
I like the feature Wishlist which is handy to track books I'd like to read ( a feature that was lost when we migrated from Dynix). I really appreciated the fact that I could keep track of books I've read, including character names. Very handy to keep track of series.
I also appreciate other features such as reviews, ratings and recommendations.
Would I use it? Definitely at home but I'm not sure I'd have the time at work.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
RSS
I decided to be the rebel and go straight to RSS, and leave Google Universe for next time.
I found it very easy to set up RSS feed. It makes information gathering much more convenient than Favorites because it's web-based as opposed to desk top specific;
making it convenient to access information anywhere you are.
I found it very easy to set up RSS feed. It makes information gathering much more convenient than Favorites because it's web-based as opposed to desk top specific;
making it convenient to access information anywhere you are.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The latest assignment was to explore Facebook, the social networking site.
I have a Facebook account at home that I created on a whim so that I could view friends and family's accounts. I have never used it beyond that, don't keep it current nor does anyone, and I do mean anyone, get to be my friend. For that reason I will not be registering for a Facebook account, it feels like an invasion of my privacy. I don't want to be remembered long past my lifetime for what I've left behind on a Facebook account.
I can see what the fascination for some people is with Facebook. It allows people to make connections with family and friends. You can become part of a community of like-minded people whether through similar interests, activities or affiliations. You are also able to make connections to places, things, experiences or anything you care about.
I have a Facebook account at home that I created on a whim so that I could view friends and family's accounts. I have never used it beyond that, don't keep it current nor does anyone, and I do mean anyone, get to be my friend. For that reason I will not be registering for a Facebook account, it feels like an invasion of my privacy. I don't want to be remembered long past my lifetime for what I've left behind on a Facebook account.
I can see what the fascination for some people is with Facebook. It allows people to make connections with family and friends. You can become part of a community of like-minded people whether through similar interests, activities or affiliations. You are also able to make connections to places, things, experiences or anything you care about.
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