Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Matchpoint


Business Application: Matchpoint

This free application offers a way to find multiple providers of products or services and have them compete for your business. It connects consumers with providers of just about any product or service.

This application is very beneficial because it allows business owners and consumers, alike, to search around for the best deals on various products or services; therefore, allowing them to save money.

Resource: www.matchpoint.com

CollegeRuled


Educational Application: CollegeRuled

This free application allows students to create their class schedules and participate in discussions on class message boards. They can manage tasks for each class and keep track of homework due dates. It only requires an .edu address.

This application is helpful to a student because they can stay organized using the class schedule and it makes things easier so that students can stay on top of homework assignments. It also helps students stay in touch with their classmates so they can collaborate and ask each other questions.

Resource: http://www.oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/top-25-web20-productivity-apps

RDM+


Cell Phone Application: RDM+

This application allows someone to access their computer desktop through their mobile device. A person can send/receive emails, edit Word documents, surf the web, and cut, copy, or paste files and folders like they would be able to do on a normal computer. It does, however, require a fee of 39.95 but there are places where you can download a free trial.

This application can be used in every day life because if you aren't near your home computer because of travel or any other reason, you can still have access to all your documents and perform tasks without having to wait until you get back home or back to work.


Resource: http://www.shapeservices.com/en/faq/sections/rdm java.ph p#1