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Doocuments: Cloud App To Protect & Manage Enterprise Documents

Israel Nicolas — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:01:19 +0000

Personal computers and cloud computing have virtually dictated how we work with documents. We use productivity apps like MS Office or Apple iWork to get our work done and, for the most part, they have the features that anyone would need. However, they fall short if you want to use these apps in an enterprise setting, and that is something only a customized software can provide.

Fortunately Doocuments is a cool app-on-the-cloud that provides enterprise-grade features to protect and manage your documents.

Doocuments’ list of VIP document features mainly focuses on collaboration and online security, including access certification, content legal certification, integrity authentication, granual content policies, watermarks, document expiry dates, watermarks, and more. While these features are hardly used by the masses, integrating them can benefit companies immensely.

Doocuments essentially turns your files into smart documents, allowing companies to run smoother and more effectively. This tool is ideal for office managers and information systems specialists who need an online solution for needed features that are otherwise hard to implement.

Features:

Handles VIP documents on the cloud.
Free and paid options available. Free version available with no stripped-down features.
Check online security and analytics of documents.
Analytics and viewing data available.
Quick service demo from the homepage.

Checkout Doocuments @ www.doocuments.com

TextMirror: Convert Websites To Plain Text By Removing Their HTML Tags

Umar — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:01:49 +0000

Are you trying to read an article on a website blocked on your network? If yes, then you can read that article with ease thanks to TextMirror – a service that converts websites into plain text.

TextMirror is a free to use web service that converts websites into plain text by removing all the webpage elements and HTML tags. All you have to do is enter the URL of the website you want converted; the conversion is all done on TextMirror’s own server so you never really need to access the site being converted.

In addition to using the site as a proxy for reading articles, you can use TextMirror to quickly view text on large webpages that are taking simply too long to load up.

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Converts websites to text only.
Removes ads, banners, pictures, and all HTML tags.
Helps read articles on site blocked on your network.
Similar tools: Readable, Magazinify, NotForest, Readmeo, TidyRead, Readability, Readable, and AllTextPaper.

Check out TextMirror @ www.textmirror.net (By Umar from TechCityInc)

OneDrum: Easy & Simple Collaboration On Microsoft Office Documents

Israel Nicolas — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:01:24 +0000

While there is certainly a major push towards cloud office computing led by Google and their Docs suite, many still feel right at home with native desktop apps. What desktop apps lack in connectivity, they compensate with responsiveness and feel of getting work done in a private environment. However, for those who need an alternative to Microsoft Office’s live online, then you should check out One Drum.

OneDrum is a collaboration tool that works with major Office apps like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. With this tool, you can share, edit, compare, and get feedback from your colleagues. In addition it uses P2P to service connections so that no One Drum network is reliant to a central server.

One Drum works by installing its desktop plugin where it connects your office software with the group. By itself, it allows for desktop apps that are talking with each other. Teams can use the chat window within the Office to get instant feedback. You can also share and e-mail documents to your friends and you are ensured of a stable connection as long as one of your friends is online.

One Drum hopes to spearhead the integration of their app to different online tools. For remote workers that are only partially convinced of the benefits of cloud computing, this tool provides a nice example of the balance of cloud and native applications.

Collaboration platform for Microsoft office suites
Hook up web application using the API
Uses peer 2 peer instead of central servers
Allows for collaborative desktop apps
Chat inside documents for effective feedback
Works with desktop applications that you already have

Check out OneDrum @ www.onedrum.com

Koi-Writer: Type in a distraction-free writing environment

Umar — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:01:32 +0000

Most text editing applications leave the taskbar and similar items visible. While writing, these visible items distract you. If you are looking for a way to peacefully type in a distraction-free writing environment, then you should pay a visit to Koi Writer Text Editor.

Koi Writer Text Editor is a free to use text editing web application that has a lot to offer. Along with an appealing typing interface it offers font formatting; this helps set different headings in your text. You can choose different indentations to assist you in organizing your text. The background texture can be selected from the available templates to suit your mood.

Setting your browser to full screen mode will greatly help you type your work peacefully and free from distractions. When you are done you can click on the Save button. When you revisit the app, your different saved drafts will show up at the bottom where you can open them and re-edit them.

Features:

Distraction free text processor online.
Lets you edit text online.
Saves different drafts of your text online.
Offers different background textures to suit your mood.
Supports text formatting and text indentations.
Similar tools: QuietWrite, Write Space, MyTextFile, Justpaste.it, Writer, FocusWriter and DarkCopy.

Check out Koi Writer Text Editor @ www.koi-writer.com (By Umar from TechCityInc)

QuietWrite: Minimalist Writing Program Online

TehseenBaweja — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:01:59 +0000

When it comes to writing something creative or something that requires a decent amount of focus, cluttered menus are the last thing you desire. QuietWrite is a minimalist writing program that understands that. It is a minimalist text editor that hides each and every element when you start typing and all you can see is the text.

To unhide the menu, simply move your cursor and it will show the options to start a new text, manage your saved work, publish your work or manage your settings. Everything you write is auto-saved in the cloud and can quickly be shared with your friends. It is truly a clutter-free space where you can write and think at the same time.

Features:

A clutter-free writing space online.
Everything is auto-saved.
Manage your save writings.
Make writings public or private.
Similar tools: Write Space, MyTextFile, Justpaste.it, Writer, FocusWriter and DarkCopy.

Visit QuietWrite @ www.quietwrite.com (via LifeHacker)

DocsInOffice: Access Google Docs From Desktop Via Any MS Office Software

Israel Nicolas — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:01:38 +0000

Many people have now adapted cloud computing as their primary mode of working, with good reason: collaboration is seamless, you do not have to worry about hard drive space or processor requirements, and most of all, you can work from anywhere.

However, there are times when we need our trusty MS Office for more demanding office tasks. Fortunately, we have DocsInOffice, a nifty app that lets you access google docs from desktop and work on them using your MS Office apps.

Once you have signed up, you only need to grant access to your Google Docs account. Then enter http://DocsInOffice.com/gdocs in the File Name field of your FileOpen dialog in your MS Office. Your office app will then connect to the Google Docs server where you can find and open your file from the cloud and edit on the spot.

Likewise, you can save your work by going to the address and saving the file there. All this is done without any plugin or toolbar installed. The seamless execution makes this tool very easy to work with.

DocsInOffice is a great tool for those who need quick solution to accessing Google Docs that easily beats the old download-edit-upload method.

Demo video:

Features:

Access Google Docs from your MS Office apps.
Feature roll-out includes Picasa, Google Contacts, and Dropbox integration.
Very easy to use with no plugin required.
Similar Tools: Insync, and DocSyncer.

Check out DocsInOffice @ www.docsinoffice.com (via guidingtech)

SaveOfficeData: Recover Text From Damaged Office Document

Israel Nicolas — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:01:20 +0000

Do you get bummed out when you work for hours on a document only to find out that your file is corrupt? When this happens, your best best is to redo the document which is a big time-waster. Fortunately, SaveOfficeData lets you upload your damaged office file and extract the text. This cool tool works with Open XML Microsoft Office formats as well as Open Office formats.

To use SaveOfficeData, just upload your corrupt doc, xls, or ppt file. Then the app auto-magically extracts the text files within them and generates a plain text format which you can save so you can recreate your file again.

It is important to note that it will not fix your corrupt file. Instead, it will save the text data so you do not have to re-type or re-input the data. The simple interface of SaveOfficeData is backed by four extraction algorithms that will take turns to extract your data.

SaveOfficeData is a nifty lifesaver for anyone who has problems with their office files and who do not want to lose precious hours of work.

Features:

Recover text from corrupted office file.
Free and no sign up required.
Extracts texts from corrupt office files.
Supports formats from multiple office suites.
Uses multiple algorithms to extract texts.
You can also read: How To Repair Corrupted Word Files.

Check out SaveOfficeData @ www.saveofficedata.com

Write.fm: Simple Text Sharing Site

abhijeet — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:01:04 +0000

When it comes to sharing text online, like a message, letter or announcement, people usually prefer email. However, to share some random text, like a quote you came across online or a nice paragraph from an article, then composing a new email message for that and then including the email addresses of multiple recipients is not an efficient way. It’s too time consuming for a piece of random text. This is where you’d head to a simple text sharing site like write.fm.

Write.fm is a simple online copy paste or text sharing tool that can be used to share random text with multiple people.

The tool’s interface is clean and clutter-free. You don’t need to sign up to use it. Just paste the text, type in a URL, hit on the small icon beside it to save it, and then share the URL with folks so that they can quickly see what you are sharing. Simple and easy.

Features:

Online text sharing website.
Simple and clean interface.
Share text online easily.
No sign up required.
Create a custom URL to share.
Similar tools: HeyPasteIt, SimpleText and J.otDown.

Check out Write.fm @ www.write.fm (By Abhijeet from Guiding Tech)

Roomle: House, Flat & Office Space Planning and Design Tool Online

MOin — Sat, 08 May 2010 17:01:58 +0000

Creating renovation or construction plans requires time and effort. Normally people consult an expert to draw them a picture of what their idea will look like. If you want to visualize your home construction plans without having to spend anything, head on over to Roomle.

Roomle is a German website which I have been using via Google Translate (so that the text appears in English). It lets us create layout plans of the rooms in our house. To make sure your layouts are saved, it is advisable to create an account on the site before you start creating anything.

Creating a layout involves setting the scale and then using the numerous tools available in the layout editor. Our drawing canvas has tools on its left pane; these tools include simple wall creators, detailed furniture and appliance placers.

After constructing a layout we can share it via Roomle by entering the recipient’s email address.

Features:

Totally free.
Sign up not necessary.
The interface is user friendly.
Includes a rich library of tools which can be used to create your layout.
Lets us share our layout with friends and family through their email address.
Related article: 3 Floor Design Services to Decorate and Plan your House.
Similar tools: PlanningWiz, Jordan’s Furniture Room Planner, ColorJive and Mydeco ““ Room Planner.

Check out Roomle @ www.roomle.com

Viravis: Create online database applications without programming

Israel Nicolas — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:01:01 +0000

Database software like MS Access or SQL implementations are used by most companies to organize and store meaningful data that can be retrieved easily. However, this kind of software requires programming skills to make them work like they should.

Viravis is a powerful web service that lets you create online database applications in a graphical environment using drag and drop without the need for coding.

Signing up for an account in Viravis enables you to access both its web client and the Windows client. Currently, you can only use the Windows client to create applications but you can use both clients to use pre-made applications. You can create applications from scratch or browse for templates from the user-submitted gallery. You can also choose from built-in ready-to-use basic applications such as Management, Customer Management, and Basic Accounting.

Viravis allows you to run your own IT department without having to hire one. You can build custom forms with the tab-based interface and sort through your data with filters and views. You can also build visually-rich reports on top of your data with the drag and drop interface, and even embed the application in your company webpage or share your data with other applications for more seamless integration.

The service is in particular useful for businesses since it lets us build databases and maintain them online without additional IT costs. The app simplifies the process of building a database, giving you more time to focus on the more important aspects of your business.

You can create an infinite range of possibilities with Viravis. All you have to do is envision what you need and build it yourself.

Feature overview:

Create online database applications easily.
Uses drag and drop user interface without coding.
Build applications from scratch or utilize templates from the gallery.
Repair applications without deleting the records.
Access using a windows client or a web client.
Manage and authorize access to the database.
Secure hosting provided by Amazon Compute Cloud.
Provides a platform that encrypts message between client and server.
Integrate Viravis data into your website using .Net SDK and web services API.
Change the appearance of the client with themes.
Available in several languages.

Check out Viravis @ www.viravis.com