Libreoffice A Free Great Alternative to Microsoft Office Suite

Libreoffice is a free open source office suit software that you can download and install for free. This is my favourite office suite and  I even prefer it over the Open Office. Libreoffice has a set of writing and editing tools that resemble  Microsoft Office.So if you already know how to open an office and write a document or spreedsheet then you will find Libreoffice way easier.

Libreoffice is free and there is no fear of copyright infringements. It works on almost all the major operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and GNU/Linux ( Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, Suse,...)

Some features of Libreoffice

Here is a set of the main features that Libreoffice offers to its users :
It is free
It requires a download
It is available in several languages
It has LGPL public license
It is user friendly
It has an intuitive interface that you can easily customize
It is compatible with all major competitor file formats
It lets you import files from Microsot  Word, Excel and PowerPoint and many other formats, and can easily save to Microsoft Office and other formats when needed.


Head over to Libreoffice and give it a try

TagMyDoc A New Way to Share Documents

TagMyDoc is a new web platform that changes the way people share documents.As teachers move from paper to digital and strive to find easier way to distribute documents to smartphone savy classrooms,  TagMyDoc will help make the learning experience easier and more fun, while finding much love in and out of the classroom and on the campus.

TagMyDoc merges the power of the QR code with a cloud based infrastructure,
enabling you to automatically add a tag to a document from our user-friendly web interface. 

When you want to share that document, perhaps after a keynote presentation, during class, or in the midst of a project, simply have your friends, co-workers, or students scan the tag and it will automatically download on their devices. Simple, easy, and fun. 


Watch this video to learn more about TagMyDoc

Drawpr Share Files and Docs for Free

Drawpr is a cool website that allows its users to upload and share their documents with friends and colleagues. This is a tool I have just discovered and I am adding it to the list of free File Sharing Tools I am collecting in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning.

Drawpr is free and easy to use. It offers an empty bucket that can be filled with docs and files. Users can just drop and drag their docs into that bucket and this latter will generate a link for them to share with others. The uploaded files can remian in the bucket for up to 28 days after which they will be removed if no action was done.

Users can benefit from the services of Drawpr without even being signed up but in case of registrations, users will be able to host their files for a longer period and they can also have much freedom in managing their docs and files the way they want.
Head over to Drawpr and give it a try.

A List of The Best Free File Sharing Tools in 2011

Today I am sharing with you a bunch of awesome file sharing tools. These tools are practically useful to teachers, educators, and students who are the primary targets of my posts here but anyone else can use them too. Apart from the first two tools which I have just added today all the rest have tutorials here just click on the name of a tool to read it.

Here is the list

1- Just BeamIt

JustBeamIt is a great HTML5-based web service that allows users to exchange files in a fast way. Here are some of the features that Just BeamIt offers to its users:

• It is free
• It does not require any sign up or software installation
• Friends can download files while you are still uploading them
• It is very easy to use just drag and drop

2- Minus

Minus is a simple file sharing web service with 10 GB free online storage. It lets its users upload  as many files as possible for it offers up to 2GB for each upload which is too much generous. The service is completely free  but requires a registration.

3- Sendspace

Sendspace is another file sharing tool that allows users to do several tasks such as :

• Monitor and edit files
• Recover downloaded links
• Delete files
• Use the wizard tool
• Create email groups to send links to
• Automatic receipt of upload confirmation

4-  Dushare

Dushare is is “ a simple direct file transfer service .It makes sending unlimited file sizes between two people as simple as clicking on a link”. Dushare is  really an outstanding web2.0 application, files have never been this easier. .......

5- Embedit

 It is a free document viewing and sharing tool that allows its users to embed any document or any webpage in their  blog, profile, or website. It works with PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and many more ...

6- Sendoid

Sendoid is a great file sharing web2.0 application. It is completely different from other file sharing services in that it is based on peer to peer transfer system . This means that files are never stored into servers and that they are only accessible in a direct way through a generated link ......

7- Let's Crate

Let's Crate is another free file sharing application .It is very simple and easy to use . It allows you to share files that amount to 20MB with whomever you want . You can either start using this free service without signing up , a thing which will allow you to save your crate just for 30 minutes , or you can sign up and save your crates forever .....

8- Dropbox

 Dropbox is one of my best applications that i use on a daily basis . Dropbox offers a very handy and most of all intelligent way to store and share files online . It is very simple and has no complicated set up .You just need to install a folder in your computer which takes about 5 minutes and then fill in your information ...

9- Bee PDF

Bee PDF is a free hosting and sharing website . It allows its users to upload their PDFs and share them with others ....

10- Jetbytes

Jetbytes is “an experimental file transfer service which works without storing files during the transfer and allows to download it immediately”.....

11- Files over Miles

Files over Miles  is a browser to browser file sharing tool  which allows its users to send files directly to other users using just a browse.....

12- YourFileLink

YourFileLink is a great web2.0 tool . It allows you to host large files , videos and images for free . After you upload your items you can then share them with whomever you want using a generated URL....

13- Fyles

Fyels is one of the best file sharing and hosting application online. It is different from most of the other file tools in that it does not take so much time for the download to take place. You can upload your file instantly and share it with others in no time. There is a public URL that is generated at the end of each upload to enable others to view and download the file......

14-  Pipebytes

Pipebytes is another great file sharing service . I decided to include it in the free file sharing tools I am assembling here because of the features it offers for its users and as educators these features are just what we need....

15- DropDo

Dropdo is a cool file sharing service . It is probably the easiest of all the tools i have covered so far .Dropdo , next to its ability to let you upload and share files with your friends , also allows others to view documents and pdfs  without downloading them...

16- Senduit

Senduit is a free file sharing service . If you are sharing a sensitive file using a url then you can select a time period after which the link to the file would expire.. 

Saveitt – Free File Search Engine

Saveiit is a cool web application. It is a document search engine designed for LEGAL education purposes only. It allows its users to easily and instantly search for different kinds of documents including the following formats: PDF, DOC, PPT, and XLS.



To search for documents on Saveitt , you can either select the name or browser category and the type of format. In case you didn't choose the format  the file format can always be filtered using the options in the left pane of the search results.
What is great about this too is that its results are highly filtered. So you will expect to get each result with the name of the document, its size, upload date,and total number of downloads. Saveitt can let you preview the document and download it right from the website.

Some features of Saveitt

Here is a list of the main features that Saveitt offers to its users:

• It is free


• It has a nice interface


• It is user-friendly


• It allows you to search for documents publicly available online


• It supports PDF, DOC, XLS, and PPT documents.


• It offers preview and download options

This is a great tool for educators. They can use it to search for interesting documents to share with their students. I would also love if teachers introduce Saveitt to their students and show them how to use it to look for files.
In case you want to explore other file search engines then i invite you to check: Free File Search Engine

DocToImage – CONVERT ANY DOCUMENT INTO IMAGE

DocToImage is a great web tool. It , as its name imply, allows users to convert documents files into JPG images. This is a good alternative to Microsoft users who feel helpless when it comes to sending and sharing their docs and files with non Microsoft users.



DocToImage is very simple to use and does not take long time for the conversion to take place. It also lets its users share the generated JPG image with friends and colleagues. I do recommend this tool for educators.

Some features of DocToImage

Here is a list of the main features that DocToImage offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is easy to use


• It has a user friendly interface


• It lets its users convert their docs and files into JPG images


• It supports Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

How can i get started using DocToImage ?

It is as simple as it sounds. Just head over to DocToImage main page . In each conversion step you can select up to 4 document files. The files can be any Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents. Remember that the generated JPG image will be displayed in a new page which you can save on your computer .

Fyels – Host your Files for free

Fyels is one of the best file sharing and hosting application online. It is different from most of the other file tools in that it does not take so much time for the download to take place. You can upload your file instantly and share it with others in no time. There is a public URL that is generated at the end of each upload to enable others to view and download the file. You can also see how many times your file has been downloaded. This service is all free and educators need to have a look at its features for future uses in their classrooms.

Some features of Flyels

Here is a list of the main features that Fyels offer to its users:

• It is free


• It is simple and easy to use


• It has a user-friendly interface


• It allows its users to upload their files very easily


• It uses the drag and drop techniques


• It supports 2 GB file size limit


• It also provides a deletion URL and password

How can i get started using Fyels ?

The process is as simple as it sounds.

1. Just head over to Fyels main page


2. Drag the file you want to share into your browser window


3. Wait till the file is uploaded which will take a few seconds depending on the size of your file


4. When the upload is over a public URL will be generated for you to share with others. This URL will enable everyone to download the file


5. Another deletion URL and password will also be generated for you

If you want to explore other file tools then i invite you to check this list of The Best File Hosting and Sharing Tools.

MiMedia – a great back up system online

MiMedia is a great tool for educators. It is an online back up system for your files. It allows you to “protect, access, enjoy and share your digital life all in one place.” You can now access all you have stored from anywhere and not only that , MiMedia will also enable you to easily  share your photos and videos with just one click. Unlike other online back up tools, MiMedia lets you download, upload and also stream your data online.

Some features of MiMedia

Here is a list of the main features that MiMedia offers to its users:

• It is both free and paid , the free version offers up to 7GB of free storage
• It allows you to create a secured backup system for your files
• It lets you upload, download, and stream data online.
• It automatically backs up your files in real time over your broadband connection
• It also lets you “send a private email link to friends and family; upload a new photo album to Facebook, or post photos and videos to your favorite social network newsfeeds. The process is easy and completely secure.”

How does MiMedia work ?

To learn how to use MiMedia , here is a short video tutorial for you to watch

If you liked MiMedia then you can check out other File Storage Tools you can use for educational purposes too.
That’s it about MiMedia – a great back up system online.