Whether you are a Mac, Windows or Linux user, there are some software tools you MUST have in order to get through your daily life. Do yourself a favor, and install these free tools NOW:
1. Skype (for connecting to your colleagues and friends)
2. Teamviewer (for collaborating on documents)
3. Google Documents or Office Live (to collaborate, share and manage documents) - I favor Office Live, since Google Docs is not compatible with the new office document standards (like pptx, xlsx, docx), and Office live seems to have fewer (if any?) limitations on file sizes.
4. Firefox (so that you can browse with a vengeance)
5. xmarks for Firefox (so that you never have to remember your bookmarks, and you have access to them on any computer you should use)
6. Zotero for Firefox (so that you can collect all your research in one place)
7. DropBox (so that you can share those large files with ease)
(in order to find these tools, simply paste the name into your favorite search toolbar, and hit Return)
Go and conquer!
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1. All, you can also use Skype to transfer larger files.
ReplyDeleteAnd, wouldn't you know it, in the newest version of Skype that I installed yesterday you can also share screens, which may reduce the need for TeamViewer. Have not compare these features yet, so I will get back with more later.
ReplyDeleteAll, was also working with GMAIL today, and tried the video and audio chat with a friend of mine on the east coast. Was amazed with the ease of operation and also the clarity of the signal (video and audio). I was on a WI-FI connection, and it worked like a champ.
ReplyDeleteTeamViewer vs. Skype screen sharing.
ReplyDeleteWith TeamViewer you can control the other party's mouse and keyboard. With Skype, you can only see their screen (or a part of their screen, if you choose that option). Thus, for true collaboration, TeamViewer is excellent. For presentations, you may want to use Skype screen sharing.
so teamviewer is kind of like a mac? where u can take over your friends screen? interesting...
ReplyDeleteFirefox turns 5 years old! Thought you would be proud.
ReplyDeleteI want to say I love xmarks & firefox I got a new computer and it just made my life so much easier transferring all my sites to the new computer. Thanks for all the good tips. Love it!
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