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Tooltime

Tooltime. Internet tools for the news researcher. What are Internet tools?. Those little helper applications that make life easier for news researchers Classics like Winzip and Acrobat Reader Browser addons that jazz up your search power

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Tooltime

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  1. Tooltime Internet tools for the news researcher SLA San Antonio TX

  2. What are Internet tools? • Those little helper applications that make life easier for news researchers • Classics like Winzip and Acrobat Reader • Browser addons that jazz up your search power • Desktop tools you can keep handy for narrow, specific functions

  3. Why do you use them? • Stay ahead of your reporting staff (don’t laugh!) • Expand your knowledge & horizons • Technology should work for you -you don’t HAVE to do it the way beginners do! • Skills are built upon new experiences

  4. How do you learn about them? • Internet Alert Services • Search Day • Scout Report (Internet tools) • Research Buzz • Information Today • Searcher Magazine • Librarian’s Index to the Internet

  5. Where do you get them? • Zdnet http://www.zdnet.com/ • Cnet.com http://cnet.com/ • Davecentral.com http://www.davecentral.com/about.html • Moochers.com http://www.moochers.com/ • Internet.com http://www.internet.com/sections/downloads.html • Jumbo downloads: http://www.jumbo.com • Stroud’s CWS Apps http://cws.internet.com/

  6. What’s the downside? • You can seriously junk up your PC! • Privacy can be compromised • The fully functional programs generally cost money • Ads!

  7. Selection criteria? • Useful to news researchers • No Mac tools -couldn’t download applications to our Mac network • Fun or at least amusing • FREE!

  8. Type of tools • Browsers & browser companions • Agents & tickers • Security & encryption tools • Calculators & calendars • Intranet tools • Bookmark software • Fun for science

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