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Source: Infocus.cc

Highlight and Share Your Focus on the Web: inFocus.cc


Robin Good: InFocus.cc is a useful and free web app which allows you to select/highlight any area on any web page, and get a shareable URL for it.This is very useful for when you need to tell someone where to specifically look on a web page without having to draw a small manual for it. Here is how it works:1) You input the URL of the site where you want to highight a section2) InFocus.cc takes you that web page and it provides you with a trasparent, draggable and resizable selector that you use to define the area to highlight.3) InFocus.cc provides you with a URL that you can share with anyone to show that specific page/view and the section you have highlighted Here is an example: http://bit.ly/inFocus-example Free to use. Try it now: http://infocus.cc/  See it on Scoop.it, via Online Collaboration Tools
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Source: Mashable

File-Sharing for All on Facebook Groups


Robin Good: Facebook has just announced that it is enabling across all accounts a "file sharing" feature inside Facebook Groups.From the original article: "The social network has revealed to Mashable that all Groups will now offer the ability to send files. This update rolls out to a small percentage of groups Thursday, and will become available to others during the following days. If you don’t have the feature already, Facebook
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Source: Itunes.apple

Access All Your Computer Files from your iPhone/iPad/Android with Polkast


Robin Good: Polkast is a free iOS and Android app which allows you to connect directly to your remote computer and instantly access all your files, videos, photos and music you have on it.Polkast does not use any "cloud storage" type of solution to achieve this, but simply connects your mobile device or Windows 7 PC to your selected "home/work" Mac/PC, and then gives you direct access to all of
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Source: Webconferencing-test

Compare and Evaluate Web Conferencing and Webinar Tools: The Online Meeting Tools Review


Robin Good: The Online Meeting Tools Review is a web-based service which allows you to compare side-by-side over 35 web conferencing and webinar tools. The free version allows you to access individual reviews and to compare up to four tools on a set of basic criteria with not much detail.The Pro version is a downloadable PDF that includes comparison of whatever number of tools you have selected across 80 different features.Price
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Source: Cisco

From Instanting Messaging To Full Blown Webconferencing with Cisco Jabber


Robin Good: Cisco Jabber is a multi-platform and multi-device collaboration and communication platform which provides text chat/instant messaging, video-conferencing, telephony and voicemail and which can escalate to full-blown web-conferencing and collaboration sessions.Cisco Jabber utilizes the XMPP protocol allowing interoperability with other instant messaging systems. Ciso Jabber is available for Windows, Mac, Web, iOS, Android, Blackberry and Nokia devices.Download for Windows: http://bit.ly/CiscoJabberWin Download for Mac: http://bit.ly/CiscoJabberMac   Video intro: http://bit.ly/CiscoJabberGettingStartedVideo Find out more: http://www.cisco.com/web/products/voice/jabber.html See it on Scoop.it, via
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Source: Idroo

Skype-Enabled Collaborative Whiteboard: IDroo (Win)


Robin Good: Idroo is a Windows-only downloadable collaborative whiteboard that works seamlessly with Skype.Key features include:Real-time collaborative editingUnlimited participantsTools for math tutoringMultiple drawing and writing toolsImages upload or paste from clipboard or drag-and-drop directly into the IDroo window.N.B.: The software if free for personal and home use, but you’ll need to pay a fee for commercial or educational use.Download: http://www.idroo.com/download (Win only)Find out more: http://www.idroo.com/  See it on Scoop.it, via Online Collaboration Tools
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Source: Board800

A Collaborative Interactive Painting Whiteboard: Board800


Robin Good: Board800 is an interactive multi-user (shared) whiteboard web app providing basic drawing and illustration tools. Key features include: -> Multi-user shared whiteboard with simultaneous access and drawing capabilities-> Add as many pages as you need-> Users can work independently on the pages, and all the pages being accessed are visible to all the users connected to that session-> Support for Rich Text Editing-> External images can be added and entire
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Source: Tildee

How To Record a Google Hangout Session (from a Mac)


Robin Good: Here's is a good and well illustrated step-by-step tutorial on how you can record a full Google Hangout video collaboration session (from a Mac).Useful. Illustrated. 8/10Full step-by-step tutorial: http://www.tildee.com/5owhfh See it on Scoop.it, via Online Collaboration Tools
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Source: Youtube

3D Immersive Collaboration Inside Facebook with Altadyn


Robin Good: Altadyn is a new Facebook prototype app and API which allows you to create, edit, personalize and publish three-dimensional spaces in which to meet, talk and share content with your other people.Key features include:-- Voice/IP-- Chat-- Desktop Sharing-- Live Feeds on screen-- Manipulate 3D Objects-- Laser pointer-- Auto-animated objects-- User-triggered animations-- Basic physics-- Multi-Functional Avatars-- Import your own 3D Buildings or furniture-- API.Altadyn is a Platform as a Service
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Source: Youtube

Save, Share and Collaborate Around Any Kind of File with the New Google Drive


Robin Good: Google Drive is finally out and readfdy to be used.The service moves Google Docs to a whole new level by providing full integration between cloud storage and the apps and files you have in your computer."Google Drive lets you do more than just store your files. Share files with exactly who you want and edit them together, from any device.In Google Drive, you can create new documents, spreadsheets
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Source: Youtube

Forget Google Drive: Bitcasa Gives You Unlimited Online Storage


Robin Good: Forget Google Drive coming next week. I have just been testing for a few days Bitcasa, which promises unlimited storage for $10/month (free while in Beta) and I must say I have been quite impressed.Once installed on your Mac or PC, Bitcasa makes itself available to "cloudify" any folder/directory you want with a simple click and then it works in the background to upload and copy all of
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Source: Youtube

Wiki Collaboration Gets Easier with HackPad


Robin Good: If you are tempted to use a collaborative wiki, to let your team, colleagues or fans participate and contribute to a common project, but have been reluctant to use one because of the difficulty of getting on-board people who were not familiar with this technology, your wait is over.HackPad is a very user-friendly wiki platform which allows you to co-work and co-edit text documents containing images and videos
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Source: Youtube

Share Your Desk With Anyone Remotely: Microsoft's 'IllumiShare' Brings Online Collaboration Off Screen


Robin Good: Back at the end of February Microsoft Research announced IllumiShare a new tool that enables two folks to share any physical or digital object on any surface.Illumishare utilizes a lamp to light your desktop and a camera-projector right above it enables remote users to see what you are doing on it and vice-versa.Steve Clayton writes: "IllumiShare uses a camera-projector pair where the camera captures video of the local
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Source: Meetings.io

Full Videoconferencing For Everyone with Meetings.io


Robin Good: Meetings.io is a new videoconferencing service which allows you to meet up with to 5 people in your own branded and persistent collaboration room.There is no software to download or install as Meetings.io is completely web-based.Meetings.io also include other key collaboration features such as:File transfer (coming)Group notesText chatScreen sharing (coming)Video playback within meetingsCall conferencing supportMeeting management and schedulingCustom domain for your persistent roomPublic or Private modeFree to use.
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Source: Youdazzle

Unlimited Screen-Sharing, Branded Private Rooms and File Sharing with YouDazzle


Robin Good: YouDazzle is a new online collaboration service which allows you to share files, manage private meeting rooms, do screen sharing and have real-time discussions with your team members.Key features include:a minimum of 20 GB of storageFile sharingScreen-sharingUnlimited private roomsUnlimited guestsAnalyticsDropbox IntegrationCustom BrandingPCWorld writes: "The company uses third-party public clouds, hosted by Amazon Web Services and DropBox, to not only store files in a cloud, but allow for multiple
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Source: Youtube

Real-Time Collaborative Text-Based Group Discussion with Co-Meeting


Robin Good: Co-meeting is a real-time text-based group discussion tool. The key features of Co-meeting are:1) Live-Typing ChatYour text entry will be shown on screen character by character to the participants, so a text-based communication just like an actual verbal conversation is possible.2) Multi-Threaded DiscussionNot only can multiple discussions be held concurrently, it is also possible for participants who join in midway and absentees to have the same level of discussion
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Source: Clickmeeting

From Small Group Webconferencing To Large Scale Webinars with ClickMeeting


Robin Good: ClickMeeting is a complete webconferencing and webcasting solution, that works across all platforms and browsers, which integrates audio and video-conferencing, screen-sharing, chat and whiteboarding for up to 1000 attendees.ClickMeeting key features include:Unlimited online meetingsScreen-sharingText chat + automatic chat translationRoom rebrandingDesktop sharingMeeting recorderInteractive whiteboard Polling Mobile appFeatures: http://www.clickmeeting.com/features 30-day free trial availablePricing: http://www.clickmeeting.com/pricing.html 40% discount for non-profitsMore info: http://www.clickmeeting.com/ See it on Scoop.it, via Online Collaboration Tools
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Source: Voxdatapro.co.za

Affordable Lifesize HD Videoconferencing with Eyeris


Robin Good: Eyeris is a new hosted videoconferencing system which provides HD lifesize quality video even with low-bandwidth Internet connectivity. Eyeris can work both in standard and HD videoconferencng modes, accommodating both standard (384Kbps) and high-definition (1.7Mbps) viewing."Eyeris offers an affordable package by removing the capital expenditure investment and complimenting it with low-cost bandwidth solutions such as Vox's Fishbone."Key features: True high-definition life-size communicationReal-time document/presentation sharingLegacy system supportHosted IP bridge, enabling multi-point, multi-access
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Source: Islonline

Comparative Table of Best Remote Desktop Support Tools


Robin Good: ISL Online, a provider of a great set of "remote support" software tools for all type of computers and mobile devices, has put together an extremely useful comparative table of all services available in this category.The dynamic table allows you to compare a maximum of two remote support tools against ISL own ISL Light and across a large number of key traits and features. Very useful. 9/10Remote support tools
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Source: Youtube

The Videoconferencing Eye from Logitech: The New ConferenceCam


Robin Good: The ConferenceCam is the latest Logitech webcam, an all-in-one audio and video device capable of merging a full HD webcam alongside a high-quality omni-directional full-duplex speakerphone.The ConferenceCam plugs into your computer or notebook via USB, and it integrates a full HD webcam with motorized pan, tilt and zoom capabilities.The ConferenceCam can be controlled from a control pad on the device or using a convenient remote control. In addition, the
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Source: Youtube

Cross-Platform Screen-Sharing and Audio-Conferencing for up to 1000 People: StartMeeting


Robin Good: StartMeeting is a new web service providing a web conferencing and webcasting platform integrating screen-sharing and audio-conferencing functionalities for up to 1000 people. Key features include:1) Audio Conferencing- toll and toll-free dial-in numbers which are accessible via fixed, mobile and high-definition (HD) VoIP telephones. See pricing.2) Screen Sharing- allows hosts to share the entire desktop or selected applications with their meeting participants. Also available: switch presenters, view a list
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Source: Screenleap

Instant Free Screen-Sharing for Macs and PCs with Screenleap


Robin Good: Thanks to Nick Peachey for uncovering this simple and effective free scree-sharing solution that works seamlessly across PCs and Macs.Key features:Two-click instant screen sharing for first time usersOne-click instant screen sharing for visitors who have previously granted permission to our appletNo accounts requiredNo application install to view a screenWorks on any connected mobile or tablet device with a browserThe basic version is Free, and always will beScreenleap works
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Source: Sabameeting

HD Video Conferencing and Real-Time Collaboration Platform: SabaMeeting


Robin Good: Saba has just announced the availability of its new breakthrough real-time web conferencing and collaboration platform SabaMeeting.The new web-based service integrates high-quality HD videoconferencing, VoIP, text chat, presentations support and full support for mobile devices. After a brief initial test, I discovered that SabaMeeting has a cool, well designed interface, providign easy to operate commands and many useful functions to manage both the event and participants to be invited.Key
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Source: 321meet

Screen-Share With Anyone Instantly with 321Meet


Robin Good: 321Meet is a new web-based service which allows anyone with a computer to easily share the screen with anyone else connected to the Internet without the need to install or download anything. The service is very simple to use. You only need to input your name, email and preferred password and you are ready to go.321Meet utilizes a Java-based applet which automatically loads in the background without ever
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Source: G-recorder

Professional Skype Audio Recorder for PC & Mac Saves All Your Chat Logs: G-Recorder


Robin Good: G-Recorder is a downloadable software for Macs and PCs which allows you to record any Skype call.In addition G-recorder can keep track of your Skype chats even if you use multiple computers and different Skype versions. Since there is no easy way to back up or transfer your saved Skyped chats when you switch to new computer or reinstall your operating system, G-Recorder comes to the rescue by providing
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Source: Liveminutes

One-Click Free Web Collaboration Platform for Skype Users: LiveMinutes


Robin Good: LiveMinutes is a real-time collaboration tool that enables you to leverage the good audio conferencing capabilities of Skype while providing you with an elegantly-designed interface to share and collaborate around documents and presentations. Maximum capacity is around 20 participants with whom you can show any Office / OpenOffice document, PDF or presentation you have while also providing a live video of your selected presenter."When you change page or scroll
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Source: Friendcaller

Group Video Calling Across Any Web Browser and All Mobile Devices: FriendCaller


Robin Good: C2Call GmbH provider of the FriendCaller voice and video calling apps, has expanded its service with the introduction of multi-point video and voice conferencing capabilities supporting up to ten call participants.FriendCaller supports Apple iOS devices including iPhone(R), iPod touch(R) and iPad(TM), Android(TM)-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller WebPhone at www.FriendCaller.com.From their official press release:"For now, we are starting by supporting up to four video participants, and
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Source: Idroo

A Real-Time Collaborative Whiteboard That Integrates With Skype: IDroo (PC only)


Robin Good: Idroo is a real-time collaborative whiteboard (for Windows PCs only) that allows 10 or more people to annotate, highight, draw and markup over any image they want to. Idroo integrates perfectly with Skype allowing you to invite through Skype your meeting attendants and to talk to them while working together on the shared whiteboard.Key features include:FREE for non-commercial use10 or more simultaneous participantsVector drawing tools Import imagesSkype integrationSupports digital tablets
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Source: Plus.google

Screen-Sharing Comes To Google+ Hangouts


If you were waiting for Google to release a screen-sharing feature inside the Hangout real-time collaboration platform, that time has come.In the next 48 hours Google will be rolling out to all Google+ users the ability to screen-share during any hangout session.From Christopher Johnson G+ post: "When we launched Hangouts with Extras last September, we wanted to test new features and get feedback from users. We’ve learned a lot over
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Source: Grove.io

A Private IRC Chat Platform for Your Company: Grove


What it is"Grove is a hosted IRC service targeted at paying business clients who would use a private chat service to for internal discussions.Grove is built on the IRC protocol and allows any business to set up its own web-based private IRC server that includes features such as archives, search and channel access controls."Key FeaturesNo software to installFull chat archivesSearchabe archivesChannel and user access controlWeb-based access Interface screenshothttp://gigaom2.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/grove-screenshot.jpg Pricing"The first 30 days
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Photo credit: Julian Addington-Barker Jabbify: Embed a text-chat on your site and interact with visitors Twitly: Create groups with your Twitter friends and start posting messages DukaDial: Call any US landline phone number for free TorChat: Instant message with people through this USB portable client ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Irina Tischenko Screen2: Co-browse any webpage with other people while chatting with them Zoho Share: Upload any document and let people annotate it for further sharing ShiftSpace: Annotate and highlight webpages together Anyvite: Create and share events with your friends via email, IM and SMS ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Rodolfo Clix A.nnotate: Upload a document or provide a page URL and start adding notes with other people NameThis: Use collective intelligence to find or get suggestions for the perfect name for a start-up company Netopi: Read and give reviews of any website easily SwarmSketch: Draw together with other people and see what masses can create ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Sachin Ghodke Clavardon: Browse pages with other people in real-time while chatting Wiki-Site: Create free wikis for your projects without registering Fotoll: Build online polls and gather immediate feedback on your doubts Joodo: Communicate with messages, chat in real-time, and share files and folders ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Jfens Text The Mob: Build polls and message boards for any event BookGoo: Annotate, highlight and share documents with others Kiobo: Discover and share interesting sites with other people in real-time Tell-a-Friend: Let your visitors share your site via email, IM and social networks ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Stephen Mackins Task2Gather: Manage all of your projects and assign tasks to your team members Kluster: Discuss on ideas and projects with your team On-Wiki.net: Create free wiki pages without signing up Userplane Boards Create message boards and interact with other people in real-time ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Dimensions WhoDoes 2.0: Manage your projects in workspaces and monitor on-going activities DeskAway: Organize your team with shared calendar, task manager and file sharing LuckyCal: Schedule appointments through a social calendar Apprise: Send via Twitter or AIM your interesting RSS feed news ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Renee Reeder TokBox AIR: Have video conferencing on any machine with Adobe AIR environment Goober: Instant message with people while having VoIP conferences and sharing files AtWiki: Create free wiki pages, invite people, and share files Uptogo: Review, approve and exchange projects online ... [Read more]

 

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Photo credit: Paulo Correa Privnote: Send notes that will self destruct after being read Tweetparty: Create messaging groups with your Twitter account Dexrex: Store all of your instant messaging sessions online Neos MT: Connect to all major instant messaging networks with one single client ... [Read more]

 

 

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