The 50 FREE Tech Resources listed below are truly free and are cross platform (many are web-based). There is no cost to download, nor do they have an expiration date/trial period. This list includes everything you would need to operate your organization or your business, aside from your computer and internet access. It even includes [...]
Archive for the ‘Free Apps’ Category
FREE Cross Platform DVD Ripper
June 10th, 2009
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Sometimes its hard to believe they are FREE, but there are some amazing FREE TECH RESOURCES out there. Today’s focus is on video. I’m often asked how and what software should be used to rip (copy) a DVD to a computer. My recommendation is Handbrake. Handbrake is FREE and available for Macs, Windows, and for [...]
FREE Document Collaboration Tool: Writeboard
June 4th, 2009
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If you are seeking a FREE document collaboration tool for those less enthused, or unwilling to learn new technology, listen up as I’ve got one word for you: Writeboard. In less than 30 seconds (not an exaggeration) you can easily create a place for you and others to collaborate on a document for FREE, and [...]
FREE 508 Compliant Survey Creation Tools
June 1st, 2009
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If you need to conduct an online survey, I highly recommend taking advantage of one of two tools: Survey Monkey or SurveyGizmo. Both provide FREE survey creation and data collection, but more importantly they do not require a programmer or knowledge of how to create web pages. Anyone can easily & quickly create a survey [...]
FREE Event & Meeting Scheduler: Doodle
May 28th, 2009
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There are several tools on the market to help you schedule a meeting or event, but none offer the simplicity that Doodle does, and you can’t beat its price of FREE. Doodle is a free web-based tool that allows you to quickly schedule a meeting/event with multiple people without the hassle of email flying around [...]
FREE FileMaker Hosting for Non-Profits (Charity)
May 27th, 2009
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If you are a non-profit/charity organization seeking the ability to share your FileMaker databases with others, then this is your lucky day. Neo Code Software provides FREE FileMaker hosting to charity organizations. This is a great savings considering the cost of FileMaker Server Advanced is $2,500, not to mention the cost of paying for hosting [...]
Zoho Creator: FREE Web-based Database
May 18th, 2009
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Over the past week I did some experimenting with Zoho Creator and am very pleased. As far as databases go my needs were simple. I needed a single file system that would track information about various services I utilize. After 5 minutes of browsing their getting started pages, which by the way is EXCELLENT, I [...]
Toodledo: FREE Task Management Tool!
April 30th, 2009
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Toodledo is my favorite FREE task management tool, and in my opinion it beats out other free AND fee based tools. To be fair though, I must admit that my love for the tool and positive experience only extends to individual use—I have not tried any of the collaboration features. About ToodleDo In short, Toodledo [...]
I recommend easy to use, free tech services and resources that I've personally used/tested. I select free tech tools to review based upon my past & current work with various non-profit organizations in which I provide(d) a wide variety of tech support services including general tech consulting, web design, database dev, and elearning. Additionally, I like to help those new to technology learn more through tips and simple explanations.
