The document summarizes several free web 2.0 tools that can help save time, including tools for setting reminders, online photo editing, file conversion, polling and scheduling, note taking, to-do lists, and sharing large files or presentations. It provides the names, URLs, and brief descriptions of tools for setting phone reminders, wake up calls, viewing how-to videos, converting file formats, photo editing, scheduling meetings, leaving voice notes, creating to-do lists, and sharing large files or presentations through free online services.

1. Saving Time and Energy with Web 2.0 Tools Presented by: Janie Hermann, Princeton Public Library for the CLENE Round Table ALA 2008

2. How can I benefit? New sites and tools are being released at an astonishing rate Most of these sites are free for basic use Many sites and tools are available that will help you save time You can connect with friends and relatives more easily

3. Memjog Send text message reminders to your cell phone Generate lists and save them on your cell phone Never forget an appointment or birthday again http://www.memjog.net/

6. Wakerupper No account required Just like a hotel wake up call Eliminate worry about missing flights, morning meetings, etc Schedule regular reminder phone calls with a free account http://www.wakerupper.com/

8. Wakerupper Demo available at: http://blog.wakerupper.com/index.php/2008/05/demogirl-profiles-wakerupper/

9. MonkeySee Motto: See how the experts do it “ Experts” in a variety of areas post short how-to videos Viewers can comment and rate Easy to share and post videos

12. Zamzar Quickly converts files from one format to another Eliminates need for conversion software Convert text, image, video, and sound files (large array of file extensions available) Conversions emailed for downloading http://www.zamzar.com

20. Picnik Online photo editing in your browser No program installation required Import pictures from your PC or online Some features require premium subscription http://www.picnik.com

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24. Doodle Polling and Scheduling made easy No need to create an account Schedule a meeting and be assured you have the best possible date Easy to update http://doodle.ch

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34. Jott Consider this to be Voice Mail 2.0 Instead of texting, use Jott from your cell phone to call a toll-free number and have a spoken note transcribed then texted, or e-mailed to yourself – or to anyone else you choose. Great for leaving email messages while on the go or sending posts to your blog while on the road. http://jott.com 1-866-JOTT-123

38. Tada List Create, Share, and Store "to do" lists for everything from your Christmas shopping to daily task list Lists are stored online and accessible from any computer via your account Share your lists with others via RSS Save for future reference – great for packing lists http://tadalist.com/

42. Senduit/YouSendIt Both allow you to send and share very large files without freezing up email or taking down a network! No registration required YouSendIt will hold the file for 30 days and send an email to the recipient Senduit lets you determine how long the file stays live (up to 30 days). Provides you with a download link. http://senduit.com http://yousendit.com

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48. Slideshare Think of it as YouTube for PowerPoint A great place to share your own PowerPoint presentations and slidecasts or to view what others have posted Create a social network with others who share your interests http://www.slideshare.net

55. How to locate “Freebies” PC Magazine Top 101 Sites Best Free Software SEOmoz’s Web 2.0 Awards The Webware 100 Awards Time Magazine’s 50 Coolest Websites Filehippo (freeware with some shareware) Constantly Scan Tech Blogs,Tech News Sites and the Popular Media!

58. This is just the proverbial … Tip of the Iceberg

59. Contact me: Janie Hermann [email_address] Slides are hosted at: http://www.slideshare.net/JanieH