Since we now have a special category on MUO for desktop enhancements, I wondered what’s with all the poor folks that don’t really have their own desktop? That’s those of you who share a computer with the family or use different computers at home, at work and when you’re on the road, or those who can only surf in the library? Don’t despair, Make Use Of has got something for everyone!The answer is to just get your very own online desktop. Have a little space on the web you can call home and all you’ll ever need for that is a web browser and the internet.

A program called DropBox has recently entered public beta and has been making the rounds on networks like Digg and Reddit. I’ve been a private beta member since January and have been using it pretty heavily in my daily processes - and it has worked absolutely wonderfully. Dropbox is currently available for Windows and MacOS X, and we are told that an Ubuntu or Linux client is in the works.

I recently interviewed the Founder of Dropbox, Drew Houston, to answer some questions I had about the service. You can read the interview below, after my short review of the service.

Want to have identical browser settings on every one of your PCs ? How about keeping documents on your office and home PCs synchronized? For these and several other ways to sync your data read further. Enjoy!

1. Google Browser Sync - Sync Browser Bookmarks, History, Settings, etc. between diff. PCs

Google Browser Sync is a Firefox extension from Google that can auto synchronize your browser bookmarks, history, persistent cookies, and saved passwords – across multiple computers. It even lets you restore open browser tabs and windows across different machines so you can always pickup from where you left. It’s completely automated, all you need to do is to install it on all computers that you use on a regular basis.

2. SyncToy - Synchronize Files Between PC and USB Thumbdrive

Bunch of unusual ways to make use of of your dusty printer. If you have a printer in the office, it’s even better: not only do you get free ink but also something to keep you occupied and make office hours fly. Well, and some actually to get things done.

Pocketmod - Create all-purpose, wallet-sized, booklets out of plain A4 sheets in just 1-2 minutes. As it says on the website, “it is hard to describe just how incredibly useful the PocketMod is. It’s best that you just dive in and create one“.

Back in April we published about cool PDF Tools, artice listed online ‘from XYZ to PDF’ converters, couple of Adobe Acrobat alternatives, and a number of PDF printers. Although this time there are only 3 tools, each of them offers some useful features that were not addressed earlier. Defnitely check them out.

PDF Hammer

PDFHammer is a web-based application that allows you to merge and rearrange PDF documents online. It’s extremely easy-to-use and runs directly from the browser. Just upload your PDF files and start arranging the pages in any order you want. You can also delete any page you want. Once done, use the “Export Final PDF” button to download ready PDF to your PC.