On the standard Windows operating system, pressing the Print-Screen key will copy an image of the entire screen to the clipboard, holding the Alt key and pressing the Print-Screen key will capture the currently selected window. Vista and Windows 7 come with a screen capture utility pre-installed. Other operating systems may also offer a similar utility for screen capture.
As an alternative to the utilities that come with the OS, the freeware products in this review cover most of the following useful features and functions which users may find they need.
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About QuickScreenShare.com:
QuickScreenShare.com is the simplest way to share screens with anybody:
No registration required and completely free.
Nothing to install for sharer or sharee (assuming you have Java).
Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Even lets you remotely control mouse and keyboard!
This free service is a side project from the creators of Screencast-O-Matic.com and is still in BETA. We use it extensively for remote user support and collaboration. The current version creates a direct peer-to-peer connection, so if you're on a super duper secure school or company network it may or may not be able to connect, but in most cases you'll find it works quite well so give it a shot! "
"Screencast-O-Matic is the original online screen recorder for one-click recording from your browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux with no install for FREE!"
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Screenr's web-based screen recorder makes it a breeze to create and share your screencasts around the web.
Just click the record button, capture your screen & voice, and share the link. Some people even call it fun!"
oSkope is a visual search assistant that lets you browse images and products from popular sites like Amazon, eBay, YouTube and Flickr in a highly intuitive way. You can skim thumbnails related to your search keywords and save search results from different services to a visual bookmark bar at the bottom of your browser screen. Flash required so ipad unfriendly
OSKOPE
oSkope is a visual search assistant that lets you browse images and products from popular sites like Amazon, eBay, YouTube and Flickr in a highly intuitive way. You can skim thumbnails related to your search keywords and save search results from different services to a visual bookmark bar at the bottom of your browser screen.
Capture your computer screen and audio with GoView™, then instantly share your recording online.
Sharing is done online, and sign up is required. It is free
Vyew allows you to meet and share content in real-time or anytime. Upload images, files, documents and videos into a room. Users can access and contribute at anytime.
Why use Vyew?
It's easy - no installations.
It's compatible - PC, Mac, Linux, powerpoints, documents, images, videos, mp3's, flash files.
It's FREE! - Our free version is free forever. Unlimited use with up to 10 people. What's the catch? It's ad supported.
Conferencing features - whiteboarding, video conferencing, screen sharing, Voice-over-IP.
Collaboration features - continuous rooms are always saved and always-on. Contextual discussion forums, voice-notes, track and log activity.
"Mouse Mischief integrates into Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, enabling you insert questions, polls, and drawing activity slides into your lessons.
Students can actively participate in these lessons by using their own mice to click, circle, cross out or draw answers on the screen. "
Using SMART Recorder, you can record the actions you take on the interactive screen. If you connect a microphone to your computer, you can record your narration. After you create a recording, you can play the recording on any computer using SMART Video Player or Windows Media Player, or you can share the recording with others."
A superb, 'must try' collaborative whiteboard site. Invite collaborators to draw, write, screen capture and upload documents onto your whiteboard in real time. Great for webinars, distance learning, howework or group work in class.