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Last updated on 01 July 2008

Tips for ICT users: 57 useful Google tools youÂ?ve never heard of

This set of 57 practical tools provide useful information and advice for ICT users, including practitioners in the ICT for Development area. (College at home) More info >>

World Bank Buzz Monitor

Website for Buzz Monitor, an open source application developed by the World Bank that helps practitioners and organisations monitor and understand online public perceptions around particular issues. (World Bank Buzz Monitor) More info >>

DonorTec: donated software and hardware

DonorTec provides donated software and hardware from companies, such as Microsoft and Cisco to eligible Australian non profit groups with Income Tax Exempt Status (ITE). (DonorTec) More info >>

CNET Download.com

CNET Download.com is a library of over 30,000 free and free-to-try software programs for Windows, Macintosh, and Handheld devices. (CNET Networks, Inc.) More info >>

Mozilla: a free all-in-one Internet application

The Mozilla open source Internet application suite consists of a web-browser built for 2004, advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and an HTML editor. (The Mozilla Organization) More info >>

Tucows: free internet software downloads

Features one of the best-known free internet software download sites. Software is available for Windows, MAC, Linux, Palm OS, Pocket PC, RIM and more. (Tucows) More info >>

Opera Web browser download

Opera Software develops the Opera Web browser for a wide range of platforms, operating systems and embedded Internet products. Browser includes email facility, IRC-compatible chat, surfing in multiple windows and pop up blockers. (Opera) More info >>

Mozilla Firefox: a free web browser

Firefox is a free, open-source and cross-platform web browser for Windows, Linux, MacOS X and other operating systems. (The Mozilla Organization) More info >>

Netlingo dictionary

Features a dictionary of internet communications, business and technology terms - containing thousands of words and definitions. (Netlingo.com) More info >>

Online Dictionary & Thesaurus

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Thesaurus contains definitions of thousands of words, in English. Includes access to Encyclopaedia Britannica. (Merriam-Webster Inc.) More info >>

Google Earth

Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips. (Google) More info >>

Google Maps

Google Maps is a service offering powerful, user-friendly mapping technology-including business locations, contact information, and driving directions. (Google) More info >>

Google Scholar

Google Scholar enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research. (Google) More info >>

Whatis.com: an IT encyclopedia

Features definitions for thousands of the most current IT-related words. (TechTarget) More info >>

A computer safety and comfort guide

This guide describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users. (Hewlett-Packard Company) More info >>

TechAtlas: online planning tools

This site features a suite of online planning tools that can help you integrate technology more effectively into your organisation. (TechAtlas) More info >>

Sophisticated internet search requests

This resource outlines how to write a more sophisticated internet search request for more focused results, should the search engine allow such techniques. (Techsoup) More info >>

The concept and operation of cookies

This site explains the concept and operation of cookies on the internet, an important part of using the web. (Cookie Central) More info >>

 

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