How to save and share jumbo files

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	How to save and share ridiculously large files A few years ago it was a big deal to find a place that would let you share 1 gigabyte files. Things change, though. Bandwidth keeps growing, and the cost of Web storage keeps shrinking. That's good news for people looking to share increasingly large files, be it an HD video recording or an archive of several files that tops out at over a gig. We've got a wonderfully giant list of services (both paid and free) that let you save and share these large files. Read on to find out what they are and what they can do. Read more Josh Lowensohn Associate Editor, Webware.com New on Webware Google tweaking Buzz to declutter Gmail in-box Posted by Stephen Shankland Those who wrote off Google's social-networking tool as an annoying source of clutter should take note of some efforts to reform that aspect of Buzz. Two big changes, currently in testing to work with Gmail's 50 supported languages, are coming as a result.  Read more  Meet the Stickybit Posted by Caroline McCarthy Here's how Stickybits, a new start-up works: put one of the stickers somewhere and take a photograph of the bar code with the Stickybits app, now available for iPhone and Android. You'll be able to "tag" it with photos and comments, as will anyone else who uses the Stickybits app to photograph the same bar code. Stickybits are now sold in packs on Amazon. You can also use the Web site to make your own and print them--or you can use the app to "tag" regular bar codes that you see anywhere.  Read more  Google tries to make its RSS reader fun, too Posted by Stephen Shankland Google is experimenting with a new version of its Google Reader service called Google Reader Play that gives readers a full-screen view of popular content with a filmstrip of thumbnails. Overall, Google Reader Play was a good way to find entertaining Net memes (as if I had a shortage) and engaging material I hadn't been aware of before.  Read more  Springpad bookmarks the world Posted by Rafe Needleman Springpad is a cool little utility to bookmark things you find on the Web and in the real world as well. Things you save can be flagged as "wants" or "haves" and can be shared with your buddies on the service or on your other social networks. You can also see what friends are sharing.  Read more  In Chatroulette, the Web is closer to the real world Posted by Sharon Vaknin Nowadays, online interaction is done within our selective network of friends. A few months ago, this sense of comfort was disturbed when Chatroulette launched, a site that pairs users with random Webcam partners. Media coverage is highly negative, mostly because of the half-naked men who (unfortunately) discovered the site. But half-naked men aside, Chatroulette is simply a fun way to pass time.  Read more  Fun with maps 8-Bit NYC is the coolest map--ever Posted by Don Reisinger I'm not one to fawn over online maps, but 8-Bit NYC appeals to my two loves: usefulness and 1980s adventure video games. The service displays New York City in a depiction that's modeled after maps in adventure video games from the 1980s. Even better, all the content in 8-Bit NYC is accurate, making it a viable mapping tool, as well.  Read more  Google Maps to add bike maps, directions Posted by Tom Krazit Google Maps this week offered up a new way for users to get around town: biking directions. The company says it was "the most requested addition to Google Maps." Google obtained much of its data from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in putting together the maps, and has detailed information on bike routes in 150 U.S. cities to start.  Read more  More Webware  Webware RSS feed  The Webware 100  About Webware.com
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