October 6th, 2008
With hundreds newspapers, magazines, blogs, and sites it has become even more difficult to keep up with the latest stories. So what's the best way to handle the information overload? Web 2.0 has a tool for the job, letting users compile feeds from their favorite sites and sources into one easy to handle application. We are, of course, talking about RSS feed readers, which can be used to not only keep up with the news, but in some cases organize and archive them as well. Read More »
August 22nd, 2008
Whether you are managing a personal or business project, the need for organization is ever-present. Fortunately there are a number of web 2.0 applications that can help with organizing and tracking your projects. Called project management applications, these online organizers come in a variety of complexities and styles. Over the week we've talked about some of these project management tools and judged them on their interface, what features they offered, and how effective they were. Read More »
August 15th, 2008
Let's face it, humans are very visual creatures. So why should we settle for text only search engines? We won't have to any longer. Visual search engines offer the results of your query visually, presenting a graphic oriented interface that, depending on the type of search, shows a large snapshot or a thumbnail-size image of websites or products. Most will offer text results as an aside or as a substitute, but the primary tool these new search engines offer is a visual interface. The benefit of visual search is that it allows for a whole separate layer of information, as well as making the search more entertaining. Read More »
July 28th, 2008
We've written up some of the desktop file synchronization applications available, and today we'd like to share what we've discovered. We chose these applications for their versatility and integration of web 2.0 features, and though we did not choose these applications for their file sharing ability, it quickly became apparent that the developers valued that ability. As you can see from the chart, we judged the applications on usability as well as function, always with a mind to reliability. Measured for security, sync, and which applications have unique functions for photos or sharing, we'll be taking a look at the applications that connect you. Read More »
