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Cool Tools Workshop
What We’ll Cover
Word Processing and office apps
Photo Editing and Web Design
Cloud Computing
File Sharing and Backup
What’s Cool
These are free (or nearly free)
Same (or similar) features as paid versions
Internet (Cloud) services available pretty much anywhere!
Microsoft Office
The Caveat!
The retail license terms for Office Home and Student 2010 allow for installation on up to three home computers. Not intended for use in any commercial, nonprofit, or revenue generating business activities, or by any government organization.
One Alternative
Another Alternative
Strictly Photos
Cloud Computing
What is it really?
The Easy Answer:
Web-based applications(mostly)
Data stored on the Web (mostly)
Accessible from anywhere (mostly)
Accessible from any device (mostly)
A Little Clarification
Some parts of the app may live on your device
Some data may be stored on your device
Internet access generally required
Not all apps available for all platforms
Downsides
No Internet = no access to files and programs
Changing technology = companies fold
Technology can leave some behind
Windows Live
But...
But...
Google Docs
Full of Features!
On Line Storage
On Line Storage
On Line Storage
On Line Storage
Forget-Me-Not
A Few Evernotes
Remote Computer Access
Basic Features are FREE
Manage Customers/Projects
Highrise
Backup
Email Marketing
And A Fun One
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