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Discover top freebies in 15 minutes! Explore word processors, calendars, music streaming, photo editing, and downloadable tools. Improve your library's tech resources without breaking the bank.
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Five Freebies in 15 Minutes CyberTour Computers in Libraries 2007 Crystal City, Va Janie Hermann Technology Training Librarian Princeton Public Library
Word Processor and Office Suite Freebies • Great alternative to pricey software • Often provide sharing features not available in traditional office suites • Files stored remotely (can be accessed anywhere at any time) • Examples • ajaxwrite • yourdraft • Google Docs & Spreadsheets
Calendar Freebies • You and friends/family can access your schedule anywhere • Many will synch with PDAs and Outlook • Multiple schedules on one calendar via color coding systems • Examples • 30 Boxes • Cozi Central
Streaming Music Freebies • Create Customized Playlists and Stations • Listen while you work without advertisements or DJs • Examples • Pandora • LastFM
Photo Freebies • Single Integrated Search Site for Creative Commons Photographs • EveryStockPhoto • Create posters, mosaics, custom business cards, and much more with your photos • Moo • fd’s Flickr toys from bighugelabs.com
Downloadable Freebies • Locate freeware and shareware using FileHippo.com • Two favorite freebies: • CCleaner • Cleans temporary and cache files from Firefox and IE • Allows computer to run faster • Fixes registry issues • LogMeIn • Allows remote control of a computer connected to the Internet (multiple security layers)
Contact me:Janie Hermann YIM: janielianneemail: janieh@gmail.comBlog:librarygarden.blogspot.com