In this post I’ve rounded up the very best sites on the internet for downloading free software giving you access to over a 1000 free applications.  These sites for free software contain really good lists of tried and tested applications.  The sites below have links to the very best free applications, utilities, system tools and online apps. If you can’t find the app you need on these lists, it probably doesn’t exist. Read more…

In a previous posting on voato,  I talked through all the new features of OneNote 2010. One of the main issues I criticised was not having the ability to access a notebook online which was a big deficiency when compared against Evernote.  However,  I’m pleased to report that this is now supported and provides some great functionality.  In this post I tell you how to access your OneNote notebook via the web.  Read more…

If you’re a techie user with a bit of time to spare, you can use this tool to track down a faster DNS server to improve your web browsing experience. Every computer uses a DNS service to get the exact address of the web site you’re after. The faster the DNS service, the quicker you’ll connect to a web site. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Read more…

In this post I round up 10 addictive and silly Flash games which will keep you hooked for hours.  I know this blog is all about productivity,  and some people might say these are a little counter-productive! But I couldn’t resist.   They really will ensure you don’t get any work done today.   Just make sure your boss doesn’t catch you. Read more…

YouTube is the defacto choice of video sharing and streaming on the web,  but the lesser-known 4 extra neat services from YouTube labs are definitely worth checking out. These are new ideas and tools provided directly from the incubator to allow you to watch YouTube on a large screen TV, reduce the download size of video, and create a party playlist. Read more…