Tools

We often discuss with students and faculty the tools that make us effective in our work. Here is a list (not an endorsement) of the tools I use:

• Computer safety: AVG, ClamWin, Avast, AdAware, CCleaner
• Browser: Firefox and add-ons: Better GCal, Better Gmail, Better GReader, Delicious, Dr.Web, Freecorder, Greasemonkey, NoScript, PDF Download.
• Blog: WordPress.com
• Feed reader: Google Reader
• Instant messaging: Trillian
• Online telephony: Skype
• Bookmarking: Delicious, Foxmarks
• Referencing & Note-taking: Zotero, Evernote