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Productivity Tools

Applications designed to make every day tasks more efficient. Often used in an office environment, these tools can range from word processors and spreadsheet editors to email applications and beyond.

Resources in this category:

Google Notebook
http://notebook.google.com/
Create and organize multiple notebooks through any computer with this web-based application. Organize notes by clipping text, images, and links from web sites without leaving the page. Publish your notebooks online for others to see! Google Notebook is also accessible from your mobile phone! Free registration required.
Remember the Milk
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/
Online to-do list that manages tasks more efficiently. Gone are the days of lost sticky notes, erased whiteboards, and random scraps of paper. This web-application works with Google Calendar, Twitter, iPhones, and more. Receive reminders via email or instant messenger. Free registration required. Site available in numerous languages.
RSSCalendar
http://www.rsscalendar.com/Default.aspx
"RSSCalendar is an exciting new way for individuals and organizations to share their calendars with family, friends, and co-workers - utilizing the latest in "Really Simple Syndication" (RSS) technology, including RSS channel creation and aggregation." Requires free registration for use.
Screencast-O-Matic
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/
"Screencast-O-Matic is the free and easy way to create a video recording of your screen (aka screencast) and upload it for free hosting all from your browser with no install!"
Zoho: Online Office, Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, CRM and more . . .
http://www.zoho.com/
Online software suite that provides a comprehensive set of tools and applications that can help you do, well, almost anything.
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