"Cloud computing is Internet-based computing , whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand" -Wikipedia
In practice cloud computing means using a software remotely, a software that is not installed on your computer, but on a remote server and you can use it as it is installed localy on your hard disc. This idea went live recently with the fast growing internet speed and bandwith and many popular software went to "cloud" and many more will follow. In futere (10 years for now) most of the software will be cloud computing.
About the software use, licences stays the same as for a normal commercial software trials, shareware and freeware. GNU/GPL (e.g. open source) are present too.
5 Firefox add-ons for a Webmaster
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If you are a Webmaster running a dozen of sites you can make easier some of the everyday tasks like SEO, promotion, blog posting etc. If you're using Mozilla Firefox, there are 5 valuable add-ons you must have.
WebRank is a toolbar that displays Google Page rank, Alexa rank, number of indexed pages (by Google/Bing/Yahoo), number of backlinks to your site according the 3 major search engines, Sociometer and several other tools.
AddThis toolbar make sharing and bookmarking simple. 15 of the most popular web 2.0 social networking, bookmarking, blogging, and e-mail services at your fingertips by a click of a button and if you want more just click the plus button for a complete list of sites.
WebDeveloper is an extension that adds a menu and a toolbar with various web developer tools including code inspector, HTML&CSS validator, backlink checker and all the tools a webmaster might think of.
ScribeFire is a Firefox add-on that adds a full-featured blog editor integrated in your browser and lets you easily post to your blog. This is a great tool for bloggers.
SEO Blogger allows you to find the most sought-after keywords for your post without ever leaving your blog editing screen.
These extensions an toolbars will make your every day tasks easier. And if you don't them to take place on your browser sreen, You can always dissable it or uninstall.
WebRank is a toolbar that displays Google Page rank, Alexa rank, number of indexed pages (by Google/Bing/Yahoo), number of backlinks to your site according the 3 major search engines, Sociometer and several other tools.
AddThis toolbar make sharing and bookmarking simple. 15 of the most popular web 2.0 social networking, bookmarking, blogging, and e-mail services at your fingertips by a click of a button and if you want more just click the plus button for a complete list of sites.
WebDeveloper is an extension that adds a menu and a toolbar with various web developer tools including code inspector, HTML&CSS validator, backlink checker and all the tools a webmaster might think of.
ScribeFire is a Firefox add-on that adds a full-featured blog editor integrated in your browser and lets you easily post to your blog. This is a great tool for bloggers.
SEO Blogger allows you to find the most sought-after keywords for your post without ever leaving your blog editing screen.
These extensions an toolbars will make your every day tasks easier. And if you don't them to take place on your browser sreen, You can always dissable it or uninstall.
Making an ebook
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Creating an ebook may sound an easy task if you only have idea and a word editing software. You'll have to convert in some of the ebook format such as PDF. This is not a problem if you're using Open Office (it has a built in pdf converter which is one of the best since it can convert your word or spreadsheet not losing the formating.
Another way of publishing your ebook is to make it as a standalone aplication. One of the best tool for this is WebSiteZip Packer which is not updated lately, but works perfectly and have unbeatable price (its free).
Third and most web ready format for your ebook is a flash flop page. Its a pdf converted into flash file which look and feels like a real book. Software for this can be found, mostly for some $40+ , but you can convert your PDF file for free and get exposure for your ebook also at same place, at Yudu.com/
Another way of publishing your ebook is to make it as a standalone aplication. One of the best tool for this is WebSiteZip Packer which is not updated lately, but works perfectly and have unbeatable price (its free).
Third and most web ready format for your ebook is a flash flop page. Its a pdf converted into flash file which look and feels like a real book. Software for this can be found, mostly for some $40+ , but you can convert your PDF file for free and get exposure for your ebook also at same place, at Yudu.com/
My first FREE eBook
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I'm happy to announce my first FREE eBook about always popular subject - Making Money Online:
What's inside:
In this free eBook report, I've tried to sublime most of the aspects You should have in mind to quickly start earning on internet without much trouble and avoiding the common mistakes. I'm no writer, just an ordinary man trying to grab a piece of the pie. Would be happy if this report give you a clearer view of the internet, opportunities it offer and help You make your own success.
A small image burner
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ImgBurn small CD/DVD burning, CD/DVD image creator and burner. It has only few buttons/commands but that is the beauty of this program - the simple interface. Can check the screens here BXZM5NFGMXS4
Power off
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Ever been in a hurry and not even having a time to turn off computer or you'll downloading something and its very late and you're so sleepy that cant wait it to finish? A free sollution cames from a small utility called Power Off. It enables you to schedule a shutdown, reboot, restart, logoff, Standby, poweroff, Hibernate, Lock and Wake-On-LAN at a certain time or you can do it right away. Interesting option is Wake-on-Lan and the option to turn off/restart a remote computer.
A loto combination generator
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Recently looking in my old backup drive I have found many forgotten project files and images. Among others, was a small number generator, a visual basic project I've done back in 2002 - 2003. Nothing too fancy, a small exercise for a VB6 course. With a little customization, I've got a brand new small loto (lotto) combination generator.
Have made 2 versions, both are FREEWARE e.g. free to use and distribute (in their original state as it is, no support provided, author is not responsible for its use and any possible problems caused by this software). If you need help!? with a click somewhere on the main form other then GENERATE button, a help screen will open.
If the Loto rules are different in your country and you wish to customize this software to its rules, I can do this for you for a small 3$ fee.
Have made 2 versions, both are FREEWARE e.g. free to use and distribute (in their original state as it is, no support provided, author is not responsible for its use and any possible problems caused by this software). If you need help!? with a click somewhere on the main form other then GENERATE button, a help screen will open.
If the Loto rules are different in your country and you wish to customize this software to its rules, I can do this for you for a small 3$ fee.
A program that makes programs
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Construct is an open source software for making 2D games with Construct's visual, human-readable event system. There is no need of any programming or scripting languages at all as the process of a constructing is visual by drag and drop objects and a right click adds the behavior.
Except for games, Construct can be used for creating applications also. I've made a web cam capture program in less than a minute. Yes, that how easy to use Construct is.
After you add objects and behaiviors you can test your application/game or you can compile it into a single executive .EXE file and all this in a matter of minutes (not days). Construct even support DirectX.
I warmly suggest to try Construct from Scirra.com if you are in a need for a small, easy to use application for creating a simple desktop application or if you want to try yourself as a game creator creating 2D game.
Latest version is released on 13th July 2010, size 15.1MB, for Windows only.
Except for games, Construct can be used for creating applications also. I've made a web cam capture program in less than a minute. Yes, that how easy to use Construct is.
After you add objects and behaiviors you can test your application/game or you can compile it into a single executive .EXE file and all this in a matter of minutes (not days). Construct even support DirectX.
I warmly suggest to try Construct from Scirra.com if you are in a need for a small, easy to use application for creating a simple desktop application or if you want to try yourself as a game creator creating 2D game.
Latest version is released on 13th July 2010, size 15.1MB, for Windows only.
Handy screen tools
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Have you ever needed to measure the size of an image, area on a screen or choose a color? Here comes a handy small piece of software called PicPick and is always available from your taskbar. PicPick contains:
- Screen capture (full screen, active window, fixed or user defined region)
- Image editor (with all standard options and effects)
- Color picker and pallete
- Screen pixel ruler (horizontal or vertical. DPI can be user defined)
- Magnifier tool (magnifying lense for a screen)
- Screen protractor (for measuring angles)
- Screen crosshair (adds grid on your screen. Very usefull for aligning objects)
- Whiteboard (onscreen whiteboard. You can draw on your screen directly over a desktop wallpaper or application window to present some feature)
PicPick is a small 4.9MB in size, designers must have software for Windows
- Screen capture (full screen, active window, fixed or user defined region)
- Image editor (with all standard options and effects)
- Color picker and pallete
- Screen pixel ruler (horizontal or vertical. DPI can be user defined)
- Magnifier tool (magnifying lense for a screen)
- Screen protractor (for measuring angles)
- Screen crosshair (adds grid on your screen. Very usefull for aligning objects)
- Whiteboard (onscreen whiteboard. You can draw on your screen directly over a desktop wallpaper or application window to present some feature)
PicPick is a small 4.9MB in size, designers must have software for Windows
WebDwarf
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Web Dwarf from Image Mechanic is a free WYSIWIG web buider. You'll just have to set your web site dimensions and start adding elements to your page such as text, images, link, and additional code and scripts if needed. Its fast, easy and free.
Web Dwarf is a great program for fast web page building. Worth every bit of its size (10.2 MB)
Web Dwarf is a great program for fast web page building. Worth every bit of its size (10.2 MB)
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