TeamViewer for Windows (versions also available for the Mac, Windows Mobile, Android and Linux) is a program (free for personal use) that allows for remote access and web conferencing. Developed by TeamViewer GmbH, you can also access the application from a web browser and perform many other functions.
LANcet Chat is a free program that allows you to exchange messages over a LAN (local area network). Created by NetCrate Software, the program doesn’t require you to set up a chat server. Once you download LANcet Chat anyone can join and link up to the program. Just turn the program on and everyone can start chatting.
Suite Office Software is a totally free alternative to commercial office suites. The field of freeware office suites is very competitive, but this one stands out for many reasons. It comes with a word processor (WordFormat 2), a spreadsheet (SpreadForm One), PDF Memo Creator and NetSurfer One, a web browser. Its email client is called My EZ Mail.
The suite also comes with an envelope printer, a sorting utility and some games. WordFormat 2 has a simple and intuitive interface. You can save files in txt, DOC and RTF (rich text format) formats. You can even save the files in Pascal and C++ formats. It comes with statistics, formatting, grammar and spelling, word count and other features.
Circle, as its developer Hawthorne Labs puts it, is like Facebook and Twitter but for your local area. With this app you can stay in touch with your friends and the important folks in your community and your city anywhere you are. By using Circle you’ll be able to share views and opinions with your closest friends and those people that matter to you.
Social and chat apps are pretty common, but WeChat from Tencent Technology has many features that set it apart from the rest. With this app all your communication tools like messages, images and video calls are stored in one place, and all you need to do is create a user ID and you are set to go. The interface is quite intuitive so it's easy to figure out what to do, and there are no ads too.
Spark is a free, open source IM client with a full complement of features and even plugin support. Developed by Jive Software, the program is Java based so any system that supports it will be able to run this application. Among the application's many features are voice calling, group chat, file transfers and more.
Flipboard is your virtual news magazine for the iOS and Android. Created by Flipboard Inc, the app allows you to create a custom magazine. From it you can browse tweets, get Facebook newsfeeds, YouTube videos and many more.
Once you install Flipboard, you�ll see boxes on the main page. To put contents on each box, just tap it. The Content Guide will appear showing you categories like Tech, Food & Design, Business, Arts and more. There are suggestions available for popular online news magazines, sports columnists� tweets and more. Just tap the Add button to include it.
Snapchat by Snapchat, Inc is an iPhone app that lets you send photos that will self destruct according to the time you specify. So if you want to send a photo that a recipient can view for say 6 seconds, set the timer to it. Send the picture and it will be visible on their device for 6 seconds before disappearing for good.
Raptr is an instant messaging app that is aimed at video game players. Created by Dennis Fong, The application has features like game management, in-game overlay and you can also track your game achievements. This Windows application has support for Facebook Chat, Windows Live Messenger, GTalk and other chat programs. With it you can access several applications and import your accounts from Stream, PlayStation or Xbox Live.
