Web tools make everything easier

The views of Gail Overton, associate editor, about the use of world wide web tools that provide links to databases, online shopping sites, and scientific blogs, are presented. Web tool such as xe.com that provides international currency conversion and mailbigfile.com, allow users to e-mail big files without using compression software. Installation of Google toolbar to Web browser eliminate the need to open web browser window for online searching. Users can efficiently search by entering search term in the Google toolbar. The toolbar reduce search time and toolbar's built in pop-up blocker that block pop-up windows. AutoFill function of the toolbar lets users to efficiently shop online, protecting their password and credit card information. Website (www.onlineconversion.com) enables users to covert time, temperature, volume, energy, frequency in another unit. Services like www.yousendit.com enables users to send bid files by uploading large files on central Internet server.