Cloud computing (or cloud applications) are hosted services (or applications) that are provided over the Internet. You take advantage of the hosted services, as a client, through the use of your web browser, or other program that is installed on your PC. An advantage of cloud computing is that you can access your cloudware apps and data from anywhere there is Internet access. Plus, it requires minimal expertise on your part to implement or learn the cloudware application.
It is apparent to me that “cloud computing” is the future– due to the number of cloudware apps being developed everyday. This page is dedicated to the “cloudware apps” that I have personally tested and found to be creditable on-demand services OR creditable web based applications. If you would like to suggest an application be listed, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
(Please Revisit for Updates – Updated on 11/05/2009)
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Accessories
Avery Design & Print Online – Create labels (i.e. mailing, shipping), badges, business cards, IDs, etc…
Converticious -quick (and attractive) way to determine conversion factors between different units of measurement for the same quantity
Ecalc – A basic or scientific calculator
Evernote – Online hierachy notekeeping application with many features.
KuKu Klok – Online alarm clock designed to wake you up.
ThumbTack – An easy way to save links, photos, and anything else you can find on bunch of different Web sites to a single place.
World Clock 2008 – World time clock and statistics.
Astronomy
Google Sky – an exciting way to browse and explore the universe.
Worldwide Telescope - Enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope, bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world.
CloudOS
G.ho.st - a free Virtual Computer (VC). Like a Windows PC, or Mac, the VC is a personal computing environment which includes your desktop, your personal settings, your files and your choice of software applications.
Gladinet – Delivers web applications and online files to your desktop.
Email & Messenging
GMail – Email from Google.
Inbox.com – Online Email, Photos, Calendar, Storage and Notes.
Nutshell Mail – Access, manage, and monitor messages From all your email and social networking accounts through any inbox you already use
Orgoo – All your IM Accounts, email accounts, SMS, video chatting, and more integrated in one place. (in beta – by invite only at this time)
Otherinbox - Helps keeps you organized automatically and moves the email clogging your inbox out of the way until you’re ready to look at it. (in beta – by invite only)
scr.im – Convert your email address into a short, cute and safe link.
Windows Live Mail (Hotmail) – Free web-based email from Microsoft.
Windows Live Messenger - Send instant messages, but did you know you can play games and exchange pictures too?
Yahoo! Mail - Free web-based email from Yahoo!
Zenbe -A multi-account, Internet-based interface to check Yahoo Mail, Gmail, AOL, Windows Live, and POP3 messages.
File Storage and Transfer
FileMail – Email Large files.
SendThisFile – The trusted (large) file transfer service.
Microsoft Live Mesh – You can synchronize files with all of your devices, so you always have the latest versions handy.
Windows Live SkyDrive – Store and share your files and photos with almost anyone.
Games
flashChess III – Online Chess Game.
Get The Glass – Unbelievable animation and modeling.
Graphic
Autodesk Project Dragonfly - Rapidly create and furnish your floor plan, experimenting in real time with your ideas in 2D and 3D before making it real!
Aviary - Edit images, create mind-blowing effects, design logos, find colors, collaborate, and more.
BeFunky – Turn your photos into incredible artwork.
FontCapture – Create a font from your own handwriting.
Photofunia – An online photo editing tool that gives you a fun filled experience.
Photoshop Express – Touchup, Tweak, Tint, Tune your photos.
Picnik - Photo editing made fun. Fix your photos in one click.
Pixlr – Online Photo Editor.
PrintScreen.me – Screen capture for the internet.
ROLLIP – Create Polaroids from your own photos.
Sumo Paint – A free image editing software that gives you the opportunity to create, edit and comment images online.
Mapping
FlashEarth – Explore Satellite and Aerial Imagery of the earth.
Misc
BirdPost – Create an online list of bird sightings that can be shared with friends.
ChartTool – You can design and share your own graphs online and for free.Floorplanner – Create and draw floor plans.
iterasi – You can save any web page and return to it anytime, from anywhere, forever.
KerPoof - Kids can create art, stories, and animated movies using a simple 3D interface.
NetVibes - Your personalized start page.
Notemark - A desktop app that delivers a better way to save, organize, and share all of your favorite web content.
OCR Terminal – is an free online Optical Character Recognition service that allows you to convert scanned images and pdf’s into editable and text searchable documents.
PCitYourself – An animated guide to building a PC.
Multimedia
ScreenToaster – Capture video of onscreen action in one click. Record screencasts, tutorials, demos, training, lectures and more.
SlideShare – Best way to share and find presentations.
SlideRocket – Online slide presentation software.
Office Apps
s280 Slide – Create and Share Presentations
Blist – An online database that is visual and intuitive.
Google Docs – Web-based word processor and spreadsheet.
iCharts – Online Charts (graphs) made simple.
Zoho - Office Suite, which includes Writer, Projects, Sheet, CRM, Show, Creator, Wiki, Planner, Suite, Notebook, Chat, Meeting and Mail.
Security
Panda Cloud Antivirus -A really light, install-and-forget antivirus client that protects faster against the latest viruses.
SuperAntiSpyware – Detect AND remove over 1,000,000 spyware/malware infections.
TechTracker – Shows you the software that is out of date and provides you with the information to decide which updates you need.
WOT (Web of Trust) – A free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams.
(SSB) Site-Specific Browsers (used to launch your cloud apps in a separate process)
Bubbles - standalone “Free” application that you download to generate (create) your SSB application shortcuts.
Google Chrome – Use the Chome browser to create application shortcuts.
Mango SSB – standalone “Free” application that you can use to create your SSB application shortcuts.
Prism – an application that lets users split web applications out of their browser and run them directly from the desktop.
Utilities
Cloudberry Explorer – Copy and move file between Amazon S3 and local computer.
Speakeasy Speed Test - Test your internet connection speed.
Weather
iMapWeather – A cloud based app with a social appeal.
Need some cloudware?
Go2Web20.net – A directory of web 2.0 applications and services…
Feedmyapp – Your daily web2.0 dose…
Simple Spark – Discover, share and enjoy web apps for your life online.
Contact Information…
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- You can email me at: whatsonmypc(at)yahoo.com . This is especially useful for link exchanges, questions, etc…
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