2.0 Online Productivity Tools

I created a sentence in Google Docs, and then I sent it to myself. Yes, I was happy to figure out how to do that much. It says that it’s secure, and that you can retrieve it from any computer. This seems like a smart online tool, and it will likely prove to be very convenient for those who need to create documents but don’t want to or can’t invest in the traditional software. Although your work is saved somewhere out there in a storage facility, and easily accessible to its user’s, I still value working with Word and keeping my USB Flash Drive.

I have a day-timer/calendar which works pretty well for me. As for the Google Calendar, once again it could be very useful since you can access it anywhere and it can be private or you can make it open for others to view it as well.

Which one would I use regularly? Probably Google Docs. It might be useful if collaborating on a piece of writing, and maybe one day I’ll be without the software and storage device. Although, it’s taking forever to log into it right this moment.

2.0 Flickr & YouTube

I must say I like good photography, so Flickr is pretty cool. It’s nice that you can view pictures without having to create your own account. Of course you hope people are mindful about what they make public.
When I searched for Calgary, I found pictures taken in Calgary, and then doing the same search later, I was shown pictures of dogs, so I don’t really understand that. When I searched for groups, there might have been a group based in the city, but the pictures could have been taken elsewhere. It seems that photography has become an increasingly popular hobby, so this is a good way to connect with others with similar interests, and show off a tone of pictures you may not have known what to do with otherwise.
YouTube is all about video clips. Like TV, It can be a source of entertainment, information, or complete garbage. Basically, it’s user-friendly. It provides suggestions for what you’re looking for, and it provides other clips that might be of interest.

2.0 RSS

I have my RSS set up, I chose topics of interest, and now I can read the feeds. It’s a good idea to add feeds both ways, through the sites and using URL at the beginning to see how it happens either way. I’m enjoying Quotes of the Day, and having links to places like BBC, you can keep up with current events. Of course there’s also library related stuff and book reviews, so those will be popular among many of us. Sure it could make info gathering convenient, just gotta do it.

2.0 Google Universe

Google is info at your fingertips. It's great for finding out what the heck customers are talking about sometimes. Although Google Earth isn’t always accurate, it is helpful when looking for general directions. Google provides this handy Blog site, and the Directory looks like a helpful source for researching into various areas of interest. Under Labs, there’s a Script Converter and Transliteration which converts one language into another - very cool and potentially a really useful tool.
I would say use Google, but keep in mind that it is the internet, and there is a lot of junk and inappropriate material out there.