For this activity I explored several different web based programs. These tools are designed to help students increase their productivity by organizing all of their internet based data into a more streamlined application. I really enjoyed learning about the many gadgets available that might assist me in organizing the numerous events, assignments and appointments I have each day. After looking around the different start pages, I chose Google. I guess I am just a creature of habit, and prefer to keep things under a uniformed appearance. Google just requires you to sign in and within a few seconds your start page is complete. I am seriously considering using this as a permanent start page because the one I currently use is too generic and no longer supports my needs. Plus, I can access my calendar I created with Google by adding it to my start page. I believe this online calendar is useful for tracking some of my appointments, and my class schedule. I am not sure that I would put my entire schedule on an online calendar because I worry about the security of my personal information.
For me, the to-do list programs were not very functional. I did not feel that the final product was worth the effort. What I did find useful was those programs that converted file types so that they could be read on my computer. In the past, I would attempt to download and open a document only to be prompted that I needed additional software to view it. Having the PDF converter enables me to convert the document into a portable document for viewing. I definitely will be using this one in the future.
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