Office 365 vs. Google Docs Showdown

This article provides the pros and cons of using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs. One of the main reasons why so many people are using google docs more comes down to the price. Google Docs is free, while Microsoft Word must be downloaded and has a fairly high cost.  In this article, however the author writes about Office 365, which is synonymous with Google Docs except that it costs money and boasts more quality features. Personally, I would choose the free tool over something that will cost me each month, however, the author of this article seems to think that your best bet is in Office 365. It has higher appeal in its options and features.  For example, in google docs powerpoint there are not as many options for backgrounds and themes and when viewing the slideshow, the presentation is not in absolute full screen.  Office 365 possesses all of these qualities that google docs does not have.  Office 365 also works in more web browsers than does google docs.  Microsoft Office 365 even allows users to chat real time through instant messaging or video chat as does google docs, however, it offers more quality real-time collaboration with other users.  Google Docs definitely has their work cut out for them in their competition with Office 365, however one benefit google docs can always guarantee is that it is free.

How Twitter Will Change The Way We Live

Twitter has changed so many things within the social networking world, the way we communicate, and the way we obtain news.  It is amazing how people can know instantly what their friend is doing or what their favorite celebrity is doing in that same moment.  Users have even designed a few aspects of Twitter on their own. The #hashtag and the @ symbols were created by users like you and me.  It is so interesting to see how people can take something that is so simple and transform it into something much more interactive and connected.  Instead of individual Tweets, now users can reply to someone's tweet or send someone a Tweet by using the @ symbol.  This especially makes it seem more personal when it comes to following celebrities and being able to respond to their Tweets.  Even though they probably won't have to time to look at all the responses, it makes people feel as if they can casually talk to a celebrity anytime.  Twitter is a great new tool where people can intimately keep in touch with their friends day to day lives as well as stay up to date with current news involving celebrities, politics, etc. It is a revolutionary tool for the world to keep in touch and up to date.

Zynga Unveils Stand-Alone Game Destination


Everyone knows about Zynga, whether you play their games on Facebook or as an app on your smartphone. Games like Farmville, Cityville, and words with friends have become popular interactive games created by this company. Now Zynga has created its own website called zynga.com where users can login and play games without the distractions of Facebook status updates and photos.  This will be an important step for Zynga because for the first time, customers will be able to play their games without going through Facebook,etc. Even though they have launched their own independent gaming website, Facebook will continue to collect 30% of its revenue. Zynga will still be a major part of Facebook (since last year it accounted for 12% of Facebook's annual revenue), it will just have this alternate option for gamers. Zynga is taking a smart step in the future of its company by creating zynga.com. Check out Zynga's new site by clicking on the link!