More Basic ICT Productivity Tools

Dropbox is a cloud storage and file sharing service in which files can be accessed from any device. Google Drive is Google’s cloud storage service which is integrated with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides and provides 15 GB of free storage. Microsoft OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage which is integrated with Microsoft Office and automatically syncs with Windows computers.

Evernote is an application used for taking notes, organizing ideas and saving web pages. Notes can be tagged and searched easily. Microsoft OneNote is Microsoft’s digital notebook in which notebooks, sections and pages can be created. It can include text, images, drawings and audio recordings.

Video conferencing tools are used for online meetings, classes and communication. Google Meet is integrated with Gmail and Google Calendar. Microsoft Teams is used in schools, universities and businesses. Zoom is very popular for webinars and online classes. All these tools include features such as screen sharing, chat, recording and virtual backgrounds.

Social media platforms are used for social networking and communication. LinkedIn is used for professional networking and job searching. Facebook is used for social networking, groups and events. Instagram is a platform for sharing photos and videos. Twitter, also known as X, is used for short messages, news and public discussions.