2. 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. www.google.com/googlecalendar/overview.html

3. 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 wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

4. 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. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_papers

5. 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/Podcasts

6. 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/Webcast

7. 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/Skype

8. 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/Magic_Jack

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

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