Tools

 

imTranslator
 
Real-time translator for a number of languages with voice features, spell checker, multilingual dictionary, virtual keyboard and Russian decoder.
 
Zotero 
 
Firefox extension to facilitate the collection, management, citation and sharing of resource sources. Archives web pages, stores files, collects source information and records resource.
 
Dictionary Switcher 
 
Toggles between installed dictionaries both automatically and manually, displaying currently-selected dictionary in status bar.
 
Altavista 
 
Searches and translates from browser anywhere on the web.  Features include web search, site search, translator and pop-up blocker.
 
ieSpell 
 
Free spell-checker plug-in for Internet Explorer that checks spelling of text input boxes on webpage.  Ideal for blogs, online forms and webmail.
 
FileZilla 
 
Cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP available in many languages.  Supports transfer of large files, filters results and offers director comparisons.
 
Google Toolbar 
 
Toolbar that blocks pop-ups, translates words and searches the web.  Personalized features allow for search results based upon location and sharing of webpages with friends.  Also includes Sidewiki, which allows users to read and contribute helpful information alongside a webpage.
 
Stumble Upon 
 
Facilitates the finding and sharing of websites based upon personalized preferences determined by selections made from a list of over 500 topics.
 
Merriam-Webster Toolbar 
 
Allows users to look up words by typing or highlighting them.
 
Clusty 
 
Cluster-based search feature that queries top search engines, combines results and generates a list based on comparative rankings.  Results grouped into topic-based clusters, facilitating precise findings.
 
 
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