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Microsoft Office For Web – Free For Indians
2 years ago
Microsoft Office Web App is now freely available for people in India. Microsoft Office web access is freely available to anyone who has a live.com ID or a Hotmail email address.
World Disasters – A Global Map That Updates In Real Time
2 years ago
Natural and man made disasters are happening around the world on a regular basis. How regular ? Too regular for our comforts if you ask me.
The “National Association of Radio Distress-Signalling and Infocommunications” also called RSOE is a public service organization whose aim is to monitor and warn the people of impending disasters. RSOE is running a web page containing Google Map which is updated with real time data of all the disasters happening around the world at any given time.
Google Script Converter – Read Webpages in Your Language Script
2 years ago
Script Converter is a Google Labs product that allows the user to read a web page in a script of their choice. For example, if you can understand the English language but do not know how to read in English, then Google Script Converter could be a great help for you.
Mobile Version of Facebook
3 years ago
by linuxandfriends
in web 2.0
Facebook team has rolled out a new mobile friendly version of Facebook. People who own smart mobile phones like Samsung Galaxy, Google Nexus and HTC phones can access Facebook via its new address 0.facebook.com.
Print Your Own Custom Book From Wikipedia
3 years ago
Now a days, information is readily available on the net. And most people find the content in Wikipedia very reliable and useful. Here is some good news. Now you can create your own customized book from the diverse articles in Wikipedia.
ReminderFox – Firefox Add-on for ToDo And Reminders
3 years ago
ReminderFox is a Firefox add-on that helps you in task management. Nowadays, most people are spending all their computer time in front of a web browser. So why not let the web browser itself manage your tasks instead of relying on a different software ?
This is where ReminderFox add-on comes into the picture.
Etherpad – An Open Source Real Time Collaboration Editor
3 years ago
EtherPad is an open source web-based word processor that allows people to work together in real-time. When multiple people edit the same document simultaneously, any changes are instantly reflected on everyone’s screen.
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Check If Website is Down Just For You
3 years ago
The other day, I came across a website tool which tells you whether a particular website is inaccessible for everyone or only you can’t access it. The website consists of a web page with a text field where you enter the web address you need to check and click on the “Or just me?” link. And the website will give you the results right away.
Zoho Online Document Viewer for PDF, DOC, Ppt, Xls
3 years ago
by linuxandfriends
in web 2.0
Zoho is a suite of online applications (services) that you sign up for and access online. The applications are free for individuals and some have a subscription fee for organizations. Zoho suite consists of word processors, note taking apps (Check out Microsoft OneNote alternatives), spreadsheets, presentation tools, wiki (Also see DokuWiki), planners, email (web mail) and more.
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