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RSS: Really Simple SyndicationRSS: Really Simple Syndication

A push technology based on XML. Also known as Web Feed, Feed,

Channel.Used to broadcast frequent updates

automatically to the subscribers of the feed.

It is commonly used to catch up with blogs, news headlines, audio & video.

Software to read the feeds are called aggregators or readers.

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How can you use RSS How can you use RSS feeds?feeds?Two options are available:WEB BASEDGoogle Reader (Google.com>More>Reader)

Feed Burner (www.feedburner.com)

DESKTOP BASEDInternet ExplorerFeedDemon ( Download Link:

http://www.newsgator.com/download/FeedDemon/FeedDemonInstall.exe)

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WebcastWebcastSimply said it is the broadcast of

videos online.It uses streaming media technology

over the internet to broadcast any live event happening anywhere around the world.

It provides specialized features like pausing, recording and displaying explanatory text.

ICAI webcasts some of its programs on its portal.

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An example of WebcastAn example of Webcast

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Where webcasts are Where webcasts are used??used??

ConferencesSeminarsInterviewsVirtual Corporate Meetings

Why Webcast?Saves timeSaves Travelling expensesFlexible schedulingInteraction via Audio, Video & Text

Websites for webcast:

Icai.orgWebcast.gov.inPib.nic.inAll the news channelsSports update websites

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BloggingBloggingWeb-log Weblog BlogChronological log of

thoughts/information published on a Web page

Why Blog?◦Socialising◦Conveying thoughts to the masses

Where to blog?? ◦WordPress (www.wp.com)

◦Blogger (www.blogger.com)

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Groups & CommunitiesGroups & Communities A platform to meet up with

people of similar interestsShare information & Knowledge Various groups on the internet:Yahoo (Most popular)Live (www.groups.live.com)

Google (www.groups.google.com)

AOL

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Optimize your Mail Optimize your Mail AccountAccountThere are some less known tools

like:o Filterso Auto forwarding (Not available in YAHOO!)

o Auto Responders (Vacation Reply)o Junk listo Signatureo Export / Importo Personal File Vault

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Online File CollaborationOnline File Collaboration◦Sharing & Synchronizing files online

Service Providers◦Box (www.box.com)

◦Microsoft SkyDrive (www.skydrive.live.com)

◦4shared (www.4shared.com)

◦Ovi (for Mobiles) (www.ovi.com)

◦Windows Live Mesh (for File Sync) (www.mesh.com)

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Sync = SynchronizationSync = Synchronization

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Desktop Email ClientsDesktop Email Clients Advantages of using such clients:Ease of AccessNo advertisementsMore Customizable

Only one prerequisite i.e. the email provider should also provide IMAP or POP3 services

Clients:MS Office OutlookWindows Live Download Link: http://download.live.com/

Mozilla Thunderbird (Download Link: http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

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Remote Assistance:Remote Assistance:

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It is basically controlling a remote computer over the netowork

It allows the user to remotely diagnose and repair problems with a computer without even visiting it.

Applications: Team Viewer (www.teamviewer.com)

LogMeInRemote Assistance (Windows Vista)

Unleashing the true Unleashing the true potential of your cellphonepotential of your cellphone

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What can you do with your What can you do with your cell phone??cell phone??

NavigationVoIPOrganizerSearchCheck mailsBook ticketsDo almost everything & anything

that can be done on internet

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GPS NavigationGPS Navigation

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Global Positioning System

Works using signals from satellites

Very Accurate

Show and guides the user about the path.

Can be used on mobiles as well as computers

Google Maps

Ovi Maps Garmin Mobile

MapMyIndia.com

VoIP – Voice over Internet VoIP – Voice over Internet ProtocolProtocol

Making calls over Internet.Internet 2 InternetInternet 2 PhonePhone 2 Internet

Apps◦Fring◦Skype◦Nimbuzz◦Gtalk, Yahoo Voice etc.

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Google SMS SearchGoogle SMS Search

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SMS <your query> on number 977-33-00000

www.sms.google.co.in

Check MailsCheck MailsPOP3IMAPSMS alert serviceUsing WAP Interface

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Misc. ActivitiesMisc. ActivitiesBook TicketsSocial Networking

◦Twitter, Orkut, facebookBloggingScore UpdatesWeatherRSS Feeds

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Scribd / Google BooksScribd / Google BooksThe above mentioned services

probably are the best source of online books and presentations without any Intellectual Property Rights Issue.

These websites provides a platform to the users to share informative ppts, pdfs & docs in easy to read format.

No need to download to read the books you can directly use the web application.

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