Assignment 2.1

Nicole VolpeJessica Esposito

www.google.com/googlecalendar/overview.html

Shared Calendars

• A shared calendar is a free and useful tool that allows you as well as others view and schedule appointments and events.

• A shared calendar is useful because it reminds you as well as others of important occasions, is easily accessible, and allows you to send others invitations to your events.

wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Blogs

• A blog is a journal that is kept online, where you can post your personal experiences, and feelings as you would a diary for others to read.

• A blog is useful because it keeps a record of your life at any given time

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_papers

White Papers

• White papers are reports that addresses issues and their solutions.

• White papers are useful because it guides readers in the use of a particular piece of hardware or software.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasts

Podcasts

• Podcasts are audio or video file that can be downloaded to your personal computer, iPod, or cell phone using web syndication.

• A podcast is useful because it allows you to access multiple media files conveniently

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcast

Webcasts

• A webcast is a media file that is distributed over the Internet using streaming media technology. A webcast can be distributed either live or on demand.

• A webcast is useful because it is broadcasting over the Internet, and you can reach many people in many locations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype

Skype• Skype is a software

application that allows users to make call over the internet.

• Skype is useful because calls to other users of the service and, in some countries, to free-of-charge numbers, are free, and landlines and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype can also include instant messaging, file transfers, and video conferencing for an additional fee.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Jack

Magic Jack

• Magic Jack is a computer peripheral that allows internet based telephone service to the United States and Canada .

• Magic Jack is useful because you don’t need a headset to use it, and it is great for people traveling because calls to the U.S. are free from other countries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter

Twitter

• Twitter is a social networking service that is free to users. It allows others to follow your account.

• Twitter is useful because you can be linked with friends and let them know what you are doing or how you are feeling in a quick and simple manner.

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