PCWorld.com just published a list of 101 free utilities. The usual suspects are there (FireFox, GMail, etc.), plus 99 more. I’m not saying that you should download all of these, but if there is a need for a certain application, this might be the first place to look.

While attending the National Extension Technology Conference week before last, we were reminded of a cool tool from Microsoft, Photo Story 3. This free (yes, free!) download allows you to create self-contained slide shows with your digital photos with sound and transitional effects. One of the best features of Photo Story is that it compresses photos into a small, single file while maintaining photo quality. This is a great tool for making slide shows to highlight your programs at banquets, fairs and camps. Click this link to download and find out more.

This is the first post in what we hope will be a regularly updated feature to the help.ag.ohio-state.edu page. This blog has several authors (about), so it should be a wealth of technology related tips and comments. Check back often, I hope you enjoy the ride.