Pcmag.com has published its list of the Top 100 Web Sites of 2010. The list is comprised of 50 classic sites and 50 undiscovered sites.
Classic sites listed include Microsoft's Bing search engine, freeware and shareware hosting site FileHippo.com, and the Troy Public Library's instant messaging client of choice, Meebo.
New, undiscovered sites include CeeVee, an online resume creator; Clicker, a guide to streaming TV and movies on the Internet; and Critical Past, which houses a collection of over 7 million historic photographs and 57,000 historic videos.
Have you tried any of these out? What are some sites that you think should have been included? Let us know by leaving a comment.
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More Great Free Software
PC Magazine has released a list of the best free software for 2010. Like last year's list, it features software in a variety of categories, including finance, RSS readers, office productivity, anti-malware, graphics, and more. The list covers software for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Included in this year's list are some of my personal software favorites, such as Gmail, Speccy, Google Chrome.
Take a look here and try some software for the best price of all: free!
Take a look here and try some software for the best price of all: free!
Your Favorites Tech Desk Posts of 2009
Yesterday, Technology Department librarian John Robertson blogged about The Tech Desk staff’s favorite websites and posts of 2009. Now it is your turn.
Here are The Tech Desk’s ten most read stories of 2009, in order of popularity:
Sneak Peek at the Library's New Website
Compare Internet Browsers of Today and Tomorrow
Tiger Fans: Free Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich
Write Better with Microsoft Word Readability Statistics
Job Search Logs May Help Your Job Search Be More Successful
Fun Friday: Future Man Explains Twitter
An Early Review of Windows 7: Will Be a Game-Changer For Microsoft?
The Positives of Social Networking
Browse Magazines With Google Book Search
One Book, One Community Highlights the Novels of Jane Austen
We hope you enjoyed.
Here are The Tech Desk’s ten most read stories of 2009, in order of popularity:
Sneak Peek at the Library's New Website
Compare Internet Browsers of Today and Tomorrow
Tiger Fans: Free Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich
Write Better with Microsoft Word Readability Statistics
Job Search Logs May Help Your Job Search Be More Successful
Fun Friday: Future Man Explains Twitter
An Early Review of Windows 7: Will Be a Game-Changer For Microsoft?
The Positives of Social Networking
Browse Magazines With Google Book Search
One Book, One Community Highlights the Novels of Jane Austen
We hope you enjoyed.
The Tech Desk Best of 2009
2009 has been a big year for everyone who works in the Troy Public Library's Technology Department.
We created a new website for the Library, and switched to Polaris, our new Integrated Library System. We aggressively jumped into social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. We have seen record breaking use of downloadable services like OverDrive, and increased demand for our public technology classes. Through it all, we have been keeping you informed of the the latest happenings in library technology and beyond here at The Tech Desk, publishing over 500 posts in 2009.
As is common at this time of year, many publications feature lists describing the best music, movies, books, and more of the year. In the same tradition, here are some of the favorite websites, technology developments, and Tech Desk posts from several Tech Desk contributors.
Phillip Kwik
Favorite websites: Lifehacker (good practical tips), Wired (thoughtful reviews of technology and society)
Favorite new technology: Though not new, the rise of ebooks and ebook readers is the tech story of the year.
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk posts: From Monty Python, A Valuable Lesson in Selling the Product, Publishing at the Crossroads, Daniel Schorr on Twitter and Web-based Media
Mary Hojnacki
Favorite new technology: Twitter. It is a great way to keep in touch and at 140 characters, you don't have to obsess over what to write or how much to write. And if you're a pop culture junkie like me, it's fun to read what witty things your favorite celebs have to say. Twitter was around before this year, but it really exploded in 2009.
Chris Hunsanger
Favorite websites: Lifehacker, Google Reader (favorite RSS reader), Mesh.com (for remote file access and for connecting to computers remotely), Seesmic.com/Brizzly.com (for Twitter access)
Favorite new technology: Google Voice, Skydrive, Droid phones from Verizon
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk post: Job Search Logs May Help Your Job Search be More Successful
John Robertson
Favorite websites: Lifehacker, PCMag.com. This is also the first year I've been really listening to podcasts. Some of my favorites are Cranky Geeks, This Week in Tech, and Sound Opinions.
Favorite new technology: Twitter. Whether it is being used as a tool for political protest, following celebrities, or just talking about what you are doing, Twitter has been one of the biggest stories of 2009 and has now become part of my daily routine.
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk post: Traditional Library Services in the 21st Century: A Visit to the Digital Bookmobile
From all of us at The Tech Desk, thanks for following us during 2009. We hope you have a wonderful 2010.
We created a new website for the Library, and switched to Polaris, our new Integrated Library System. We aggressively jumped into social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. We have seen record breaking use of downloadable services like OverDrive, and increased demand for our public technology classes. Through it all, we have been keeping you informed of the the latest happenings in library technology and beyond here at The Tech Desk, publishing over 500 posts in 2009.
As is common at this time of year, many publications feature lists describing the best music, movies, books, and more of the year. In the same tradition, here are some of the favorite websites, technology developments, and Tech Desk posts from several Tech Desk contributors.
Phillip Kwik
Favorite websites: Lifehacker (good practical tips), Wired (thoughtful reviews of technology and society)
Favorite new technology: Though not new, the rise of ebooks and ebook readers is the tech story of the year.
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk posts: From Monty Python, A Valuable Lesson in Selling the Product, Publishing at the Crossroads, Daniel Schorr on Twitter and Web-based Media
Mary Hojnacki
Favorite new technology: Twitter. It is a great way to keep in touch and at 140 characters, you don't have to obsess over what to write or how much to write. And if you're a pop culture junkie like me, it's fun to read what witty things your favorite celebs have to say. Twitter was around before this year, but it really exploded in 2009.
Chris Hunsanger
Favorite websites: Lifehacker, Google Reader (favorite RSS reader), Mesh.com (for remote file access and for connecting to computers remotely), Seesmic.com/Brizzly.com (for Twitter access)
Favorite new technology: Google Voice, Skydrive, Droid phones from Verizon
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk post: Job Search Logs May Help Your Job Search be More Successful
John Robertson
Favorite websites: Lifehacker, PCMag.com. This is also the first year I've been really listening to podcasts. Some of my favorites are Cranky Geeks, This Week in Tech, and Sound Opinions.
Favorite new technology: Twitter. Whether it is being used as a tool for political protest, following celebrities, or just talking about what you are doing, Twitter has been one of the biggest stories of 2009 and has now become part of my daily routine.
Favorite 2009 Tech Desk post: Traditional Library Services in the 21st Century: A Visit to the Digital Bookmobile
From all of us at The Tech Desk, thanks for following us during 2009. We hope you have a wonderful 2010.
Top 100 Web Sites of 2009
Pcmag.com has published its list of the Top 100 Web Sites of 2009. The list is compromised of 50 classic sites and 50 undiscovered sites.
Classic sites listed include popular microblogging site Twitter, travel search site Kayak, and a Technology Center favorite, Lifehacker.
New, undiscovered sites include Gizapage, which combines a single dashboard to control a variety of social networking websites; Petrucci Music Library, a site that features public-domain sheet music downloads; and Alternative To, which provides free software alternatives to pricey software packages such as Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
Classic sites listed include popular microblogging site Twitter, travel search site Kayak, and a Technology Center favorite, Lifehacker.
New, undiscovered sites include Gizapage, which combines a single dashboard to control a variety of social networking websites; Petrucci Music Library, a site that features public-domain sheet music downloads; and Alternative To, which provides free software alternatives to pricey software packages such as Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
Great List of Free Software
Looking for some new software for your computer, but don't have money to spend? PC Magazine has released a list of the best free software for 2009. Many different categories of software are covered, including web browsers, RSS readers, office productivity, graphics, and more. The list covers software for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
The Best Free Software of 2009
[via PC Magazine]
The Best Free Software of 2009
[via PC Magazine]
Lists of the Best Books of 2008
Looking for the best books of 2008, according to The New York Times or the Boston Globe? How about author Stephen King's or comic Amy Sedaris' favorite reads of last year? Or maybe the best mysteries, best teen titles, or best cookbooks published over the past 12 months?
You might want to take a look at The Reader's Advisor Online Cumulative List of Lists of the Year’s Best Books. The List of Lists has a best books list no matter your reading taste.
You might want to take a look at The Reader's Advisor Online Cumulative List of Lists of the Year’s Best Books. The List of Lists has a best books list no matter your reading taste.
Best and Worst of Tech in 2008
Here is one more list to add to the end of the year lists appearing now:
The Best and Worst of Tech in 2008, according to U.S. News and World Report.
The Best and Worst of Tech in 2008, according to U.S. News and World Report.
List of Lists
For me, this is one of the best times of the year. No, it is not because of presents and holiday gatherings, although those are nice. Instead, it is because this is the time when publications release their "best of" lists. Everyone from Time, NPR, and the New York Times, have their opinions on what was the "best". Also, year end review lists make for excellent debate and watercooler conversation, and help you find interesting things you may have missed during the year.
With so many lists covering so many categories, it is easy to miss several that you are interested in. Luckily, Rex Sorgatz compiles a list of "best of" lists for everything from architecture, music, movies, food, and more. Check it out at his blog here.
With so many lists covering so many categories, it is easy to miss several that you are interested in. Luckily, Rex Sorgatz compiles a list of "best of" lists for everything from architecture, music, movies, food, and more. Check it out at his blog here.
