MODULE 4 Tools for using the Web

Downloading Tools/Plugins
For this task, we were given a list of tools/plugins to download, ideally, tools we were unfamiliar with.

1. Adobe's pdf Reader:
I already had this tool downloaded. PDF stands for portable document file, and abode is the only tool capable of reading all pdf files.
2. Flash/Shockwave Players
There was a link provided to enable us to check if we had a flash/shockwave player, I clicked the link, knowing I already had a player installed on my computer. Although no the latest version, I do have Adobe Macromedia Flash player. This tool enables me to view Flash elements contained on some web pages.
3.Media Players:
Apple Quicktime- I have this player installed on my computer specifically for the kids i-pods and the synchronisation of those. It is not my default player.
Windows Media Player- I also have this installed on my computer, it is my default player, useful for not only listening to music i have saved to my computer, but I also watch alot of video tutorials for various programs such as blender.
Real Networks Real One- I don't have this player, although I do have Winamp, which was recommended by a friend. I use this player exclusively to listen to a music stream belonging to the same friend.
4. Search Manager/Combiner
I downloaded copernic, the download process was simple and easy to follow. This tool is quite helpful for not only providing an alternate search tool, but also for storing my searches in one place, easily retrievable.
5.Bookmark Manager.
I chose to download Bookmark Buddy for windows, I didn't even know these tools were available, it's going to be helpful with keeping track of the sites of visited and when, saving me the trouble of noting when I accessed the sites, valuable for the concepts assignment.
6.Offline Browser/Manager
I downloaded Pagesucker , what a great name. Anyway, this will enable me to view web pages without having to open IE. Great time saver.
All downloads were very straight forward and posed no problems.