tools

toc =Here are some cool tools you may need=
 * 1) [|VLC] - Video player. Plays flv files saved from YouTube and others. EXCELLENT Utility
 * 2) [|getmiro] - another player you may like
 * 3) File conversion Tools - convert videos to stand-alone files
 * 4) [|YouConvertIt] - converts files or online videos
 * 5) [|zamzar] - website to convert files to different formats - //**watch the nasty popups**//
 * 6) [|Vixy.net] - converts videos on the fly
 * 7) [|media-convert] - another like zamzar. Your choice. Which interface do you like better
 * 8) [|http://www.mediaconverter.org/]
 * 9) [|http://converttube.com]
 * 10) [|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDIoN-_Hxs - test with this link (copy and paste it)
 * 11) [|Link to specific spot] in youtube video

=Tip:= To link to a specific spot to start a youtube video (say, the 1 minute 15 second spot), simply add: #t=01m15 to the end of the url. Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUbZ8CHVCSE#t=01m10

=Make ScreenCasts=
 * 1) the [|JingProject] - capture screencasts on your machine for free
 * 2) [|screencast-o-matic] - another site to record screencasts for free
 * 3) [|iShowU] - for the mac. Not free but inexpensive and worth it!
 * 4) [|Camstudio] - Open source (FREE)

=Polls=
 * 1) [|PollAnywhere] - VERY nice polling software. Watch the data come up in real time, if you wish.
 * 2) [|PollDaddy] - create a poll and embed it into your wiki or web page
 * 3) [|PollAuthority] - another excellent option. Allows more responses

=Widgets and Gadgets=
 * 1) Cogdogroo's list or story tools. Some FUN tools on this list
 * 2) Check out [|THIS monster list] of tools listed by task
 * 3) [|Widgetbox] - lots of fun widgets to put on your blog, webpage or wiki
 * 4) [|Yourminis] - another collection of widgets
 * 5) [|Yahoo Widgets] (Konfabulator) - you don't need yahoo account to use the widgets
 * 6) [|Embeddable Games from Addicting Games] - too much fun!

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