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Dropbox
 allows you to back up files and access them online, or share folders with several people to work together easily. Its desktop program is only needed for syncing files across computers. (Review)
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Windows Live SkyDrive offers an amazing 25 GB of online storage as part of the Microsoft Windows Live suite of services. It requires a Microsoft Live ID to sign in and begin using. (Review)
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See also: Google Drive
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ezyZip, add files to create a zip file, or unzip a file to a target folder in your computer, quick and easy. Uploading or downloading your files is not necessary as both zipping and unzipping run locally as a Java applet in your browser.
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ZipMyFiles
 , a simple and easy-to-use widget to zip your multiple files of different types online—choose files from your computer, enter a CAPTCHA code and click Zip Now. You can zip as many as 100+ files in one go, with unlimited access and no registration required.
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WOBZIP
 , enter a URL or browse a file from your computer to uncompress a packaged file up to 200 MB online. You also have a chance to enter a password to unzip a file if it's protected. Supported formats include ZIP, 7z, RAR, GZ, TAR, CAB, CHM, ISO, DMG, DEB, RPM and many more.
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Free File Converter supports conversion between a wide range of file formats including document, image, audio, video and compression formats. Upload a file, choose a conversion type and download the converted file to your computer. Check here for a full list of conversion types.
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Zamzar lets you convert a file up to 100 MB from one format to another and receive a link to the converted file from your email for free. See supported file formats.
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Bender Converter, an easy-to-use online application to convert audio and video files in 3 steps—choose a format to convert to, select a file from your computer, then click Convert and download the converted file you need.
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Ebook Converter provided by online-ConVert supports a variety of input formats like PDF, ePub, mobi, HTML, LIT, LRF and more—choose the target format you need for your eBook reader and start converting.
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Encryptur, enter a password to encrypt or decrypt your file up to a max file size at 30 MB using the Advanced Encryption Standard with 256 bit keys derived from your password. An encrypted file is appended with a .simp file extension.
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DiffNow, compare plain text, pdf, office documents, source codes, binary, zip and other archive files. You can either paste text, upload files or enter URLs and see results in an interactive report for differences. A handy tool for comparing text and small files up to 512 KB.
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I've just discovered WeatherSpark. Looks neat, and there are tons of weather info there actually.
However, the question is, how accurate are the forecasts for my region?
Your Best Free Online Download Manager - KeepVid - does not seem to be really free. I visited the site today hoping to download it when I noticed it says that one will need to purchase a licence before one can start using it; only the downloading seems to be free.
You're spot on Rajendra Rai. The program for Windows is not free, but it's totally free when you use its online download service without needing to install the program.
This article focuses on the online applications and services. With them, you don't need to download and install anything into your computer for using them—you just need to open up a browser and access them online.
http://www.yourdictionary.com/
This is the best online dictionary for me. It's uncluttered, clean and most importantly provide meanings that can be understood by any layman.
After trying typingstudy (in the speedtest department) I have found that some of the material don't work.
With some searching I've found that typeonline.co.uk is a fairly good ONLINE typing tutor. It simulates word processing in a more "natural" manner, allowing you to back-track and make corrections in your typing. Most other typing tutors don't allow you to do that once you hit the spacebar after typing a word.
One other thing I like about typeonline.co.uk is that I don't have to worry about cookies (I use Sandboxie FREE anyway) - something I try to minimise as much as possible. [This is why I haven't tried typingweb after reading their policy.]
Users in the USA will have to put up with the UK spelling of some words though - a small fee I think.
All in all, the most comprehensive typing tutor IMHO is Kiran's Typing Tutor. It's only drawback is it's not "online" meaning you have to sacrafice a bit of hard drive space.
Hello!
File Encryptor from Best Free Online File Encryption Utility is no longer availible.
Your feedback is appreciated Ivan. File Encryptor is now removed from the list and replaced with another online service Encryptur. Give it a try if that works for you.
Hi!
Notice: in "Home and Office / Best Free Online PDF Tools" category PDF Hammer is no longer available. Now Nitro PDF Professional is suggested at PDF Hammer's website.
Thanks for your feedback Arcedo. It's now removed from the list.
free image resizer is free and totally free and supports lots of formats. works not just on xp but also vista and win 7
freeimageresizer.net
This is not an online app or service, or is it?
I would like to suggest http://www.textslave.com/ . Thank You
I would like to suggest two sites for GPS mapping batchgeo.com and gpsvisualizer.com/
for your home office section.
In Home and Office, you should mention http://reminderguru.com which provides free reminders by email, sms or phone call -
There a a few more music streamers that need to be looked at and evaluated. I have attached the links. I'm biased on Sockso because of it's customization abilities. I have used all three in the past but I still currently use Sockso.
Sockso
http://sockso.pu-gh.com/
Vibe Streamer
http://www.vibestreamer.com/
Subsonic
http://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp
Thanks Pbouthil for the suggestions but the software products do not fit into this category of online apps and services as defined in the Introduction section.
Sorry. I thought I was under the right category.
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Best Free Online Music Streaming
I also like http://www.unziponline.net this is a nice application to zip and unzip online!
Very nice tools you share!
JayCut go bye bye... any other ideas for free online video editing?
thanks ,its very useful
Typo: Klokoo waits you up... should be wakes.
Useful article. Thanks.
You're spot on and thanks for pointing out. The typo is now fixed.
Very informative post.
Please add http://www.syscloudsoft.com//Free_Archive_Export_Google_App_Service.aspx
Its a free Google Apps archiving tool to archive and export all your Google Apps data including Gmail, GDoc, contacts, calendar and sites to your local PC.
I use to be a Gizmo member years ago until you partnered up with another organization. I loved your newsletters and so did miss them. I could not believe my luck when I came across your website. And from what I have seen so far you appear to be holding to your high standards. A true admirier of your dedication.
Here is a free pasting tool http://www.pasteit.in for debugging the code, similar to any other pastebin website but has support for all major languages syntax. The diff tool lets the programmer/debugger see what changes other user has made in the original code.
This may sound pretty self-centered of me, but have you guys tried Bob? It will fit perfectly under the education section of this site. It is a new site where students can go and ask for help or provide help to other students. But because it is new (less then a month old), there isn't much content on it yet.Stating that, it has had a promising start in my school. It's URL is [edited out]
The site has no content at all, and therefore won't be considered for inclusion here. Sorry.
Okay, I understand. I would just like you guys to keep it in mind, for when it has content. It is just a start up project. Thanks anyways.
Regarding the best PC Games catagory, I'd like to suggest you check out Kongregate,com. Ad-free, hundreds of games with badges and points awarded on many games. It's the best I've seen yet!
Wow!! What an awesome list. Thanks so much for all your time and hard work in putting this together. Much appreciated.
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