Web Apps

A web application is an application on a server that is accessed over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. It is an application that uses a web and browser technologies to accomplish one or more tasks over a network, typically through a web browser as a client. Web applications are coded in a browser-supported language like JavaScript, HTML, and dependent on a common web browser to render the application executable. It can be run on most web browsers as it is cross browser compatible. It is convenient when it can be accessed through a browser platform. It is able to update itself and maintain web applications without distributing and installing software on many different client computers. An application can be as simple as a guest sign-in book on a website, password generator, link scanner to more complex such as email, online picture editor, documentation etc. Web applications can provide the same functionality as your system application and gain the benefit of working across multiple platforms. For example, a web application can act as a word processor, storing information and allowing you to download the document onto your personal hard drive.

Application-specific methods such as drawing on the screen, playing audio, and access to the keyboard and mouse are all possible using Java, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, Flash, Silverlight, web services vs dedicated applications, and other technologies. A more familiar interface is created using all services combined together and general purpose techniques such as drag and drop are also implemented using these techniques. Both client-side and server-side scripting are used to add functionality especially to create an interactive experience. Web applications commonly use a combination of server-side script (ASP, PHP, etc) and client-side script (HTML, Javascript, etc.) to develop the application. The client-side script deals with the presentation of the information while the server-side script deals with all the hard stuff like storing and retrieving the information. Client-server technologies such as PHP and Ajax are used to bring about dynamic content to the web applications. Google Apps, Microsoft Office Live, and WebEx WebOffice are examples of the newest generation of web applications.

There are a great many online applications that are available that provides facilities such as message boards, language translator, online document editing, online photo editing, video editing, online file conversion, internet speed test, link shortener, language translator, password generator, online calculator, currency converter, online maps, online file hosting and sharing, website link checking, online file virus scanner, website analysis, contact management, online mindmapping, online lists, etc. to name a few.

Here is a list of all useful web applications that you need to live online:

A. Online Document Editing Websites

1. Google Docs: It is the worlds largest and free online document editing website. You can create Google Docs if you have a Google account, else you need to open a Google account.

 2. Writeboard: Here you can name a writeboard of your choice. You can edit, save, and share web based text documents on the web.

 3. Zoho Writer: This is an online word processor. There are facilities for sharing and collaboration of documents, import/export documents, connect with others, edit the documents and choose templates for the document.

4. Microsoft Office Live:  It is a popular online document accessing, editing, and sharing service from Microsoft.

5. Thinkfree: This is a service where you can manage your documents from anywhere. It provides  with 1 GB of online storage and has facility for a variety of devices to access and manage the documents.

6. Live Documents: This is a document editing service InstaColl. If you have a document that you download it, load it in Microsoft Office, make your changes, save it back to your hard drive, then upload it back to the cloud, then this is the service for you.

7. Teamlab: This is a document management service from teamlab.com. Here you can create, edit, store, and share documents with your colleagues all in one place. It has a complete office suite of products.

8. Box: This is another document website where you can edit text or word document, save it for later use, send it as a link, share it with others. You can create as many folders for storing files. It also provides 1 GB of free storage space too.

9. Shutterb: It is another powerful online free word processor on your web browser. You can edit documents online for free.

B. Online Photo Editing Websites

1. Free Online Photo Editor: This is an online photo editor with a number of enhancements and effects that you can give to your photo. You can edit, adapt your photo or image online in your browser. You can print, download, or save your photos online. No registration is needed.

2. Pixlr: This is one of the most popular photo editors available. It is like an online application like the photoshop photo editor. There are many effects and enhancements that can be given to your photo. You can do many advanced editing in Pixlr. No registration is needed.

3. Photoflexer: It is one the most advanced online photo and image editors in the world. You can simply play with your photos and images on Photoflexer. There are a variety of photo effects possible with this editor. Here registration is needed.

4. Pixenate: This is another online photo editor that can do photo editing, printing, and sharing. You can save the photo in your disk or upload it in flickr. No registration necessary.

5. Lunapic: In this editor there are a lot of editing options and animations available to be added to your image. It is a good online photo editing application. There is also a list of tutorials on how you can do your editing work. No registration is required.

6. Pho.to: It is another photo editor with a variety of features and options. Select from more than 400 templates, animation, and photo effects. Registration is necessary.

7. Pizap: This is yet another photo editor with many features and functions.

8. Picnik: There are very powerful editing tools at Picnik. You can get creative with a lot of effects, fonts, shapes, and frames. There are lots of advanced controls to which you can tweak your image. No registration is required.

9. Phixr: It is another photo editor where you can do a lot of image effects. You need to log in to edit your image.

10. Befunky: Do many amazing things with your photos as the website says.

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