Freebies on the Internet

There are free resources on the internet waiting for you. Everything from tutorial services, to that lost manual for the DVD player you purchased 2 months ago. Many of the resources are not used because people are not aware that they are there. If you have a few minutes to do a search, what you need you may find for free on the internet. However, you have to be careful because some software come with spyware that will phish for your personal information. If you are not sure, do not download it, but you are safe with the more reptuable companies like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Skype
http://www.skype.com
You want to use Skype if you want to communicate via computer with live conversation and a video cam. This is how you stay connected for free with your family serving overseas, with grandchildren, and friends from college who sit at their computers a great deal of the day. It's free to download and free to use with others who have skype. So just send an email and tell them to download skype also. Of course there are upgrades for a cost, but the basic free download is all you really need unless you are doing conference calls with large numbers of people. Once you create your skype account, give me a call at "nancyjohnsoncline" see you there!

Free Games
http://www.mostfun.com/
Safe, simple, downloads of all types of fun games.

Microsoft Office Online
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx
If you have clipart needs but just cannot find what you want in your gallery, Microsoft Online has more, you just have to download it. It's free and you can use it on any of your projects, even your websites.

Wildvoice
http://www.wildvoice.com/
Forget about the tape recorder and follow the rest of us into the 21st Century. On wildvoice you can record using your computer so that you create a digital audio file. You need a mic and speakers so that you can record and hear what you playback. Wildvoice does the rest. It's free and easy to use. You have to create a free account and then you begin recording, AND you can edit. This is great if you want to add some voice-over to your website or if you want to create a podcast.

Free Website Hosting - (On all of these you can create and host the website.) Here are a few websites:
www.bravenet.com/
www.freewebsites.com/
www.thefreesite.com/Free_Web_Space/
www.blockstar.com/
Give these a try and let me know how they work out for you.

Free Blogs - This list seems to go on forever, but here are a few:
https://www.blogger.com/
http://www.livejournal.com/
http://www.blogs4me.com/
http://wordpress.com/
http://www.bravenet.com/webtools/journal/
This website is a blog created using blogger.com.

Children's Websites
Starfall.com - For beginner readers. It is wonderful and my favorite you PreK-2nd grade http://www.starfall.com/

http://www.funbrain.com/ lots of educational games; older children like this one

http://www.rif.org/ great for learning to read to building older children’s reading and writing skills

http://www.iknowthat.com/com?COOK= learning skills for children of all ages

http://www.magickeys.com/books/ Books for children and adults; some young children’s books are read aloud on the computer

There is so much more. !

Email me at nancymcline@yahoo.com if there is something you need that you would like help finding or if you need help using any of these suggestions.

HBCU Connection

HBCU - Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Reunited!!!!

Thought that many of you would enjoy reconnecting with alumni located all over the country and in other countries. HBCU CONNECT.COM is the website you have been waiting for. It's free to use and easy to navigate. Take a few minutes to sign-up, create a profile, and get started finding those you have been missing for years.

The website has awesome features: you can upload photographs to create your own photo gallery; you can place a picture of yourself on your profile; you can make members your "friends" so that when each of you update your page, they receive a message; you can list your claim to fame or your special moment or someone from undergrad. Many will enjoy the career features that allow you to post your resume and interact with companies who are looking for those with your skills and talents. It's resourceful, fun, and a great way to keep up and share with others.

There are additional services for computer enthusiasts like a blog and live chat room. As well, you can find a career center and a scholarship center to use at your convenience. There is so much more. You will have to visit the site to experience all it has to offer.

Click here to check it out: Get Connected!