Computer and internet briefs

Oct 9, 2011, 3:06 GMT

Save websites at 'Read It Later'

Berlin (dpa) - For those moments when you don't have enough time to read an article on the internet, follow a discussion or watch a video online, there is a new online service called 'Read It Later.' Users can store links or download websites - and then call them up at any time. Activate the sync function and users can access content on all devices ranging from office computers to smartphones.

The 'Read It Later' web interface has been given a facelift and a fresh design. The previews of the saved texts are shown in tile form. In the style of a magazine, not only are the headlines and sources visible but also pictures. The traditional list form is also still available.

The reminder aid is suited for browsers as well as smartphones as the provider has programmed an add-on for Firefox as well as apps for Apple or Android devices. Freelance developers have also prepared the service for other systems.

Email program Thunderbird expanded with calendar

Berlin (dpa) - The Thunderbird mail programme helps users manage emails comfortably on their home computers. One deficiency is that compared to the widely-used Outlook from Microsoft, the free software does not have a calendar. But this function can be upgraded as developers from Mozilla, which also created the Firefox browser, are offering the Lightning extension. Lightning manages tasks and appointments within the mail program. To install, the file must be downloaded from the website, then opened in Thunderbird in the menu 'Extras' and then 'Add-ons'. Finally click 'Install'.

Flickr with virtual slideshow - new Android App

Berlin (dpa) - The photo-sharing portal Flickr has introduced a virtual slideshow with the new function called Photo Session, with which up to 10 users can interactively view pictures through a chat window. A user simply selects pictures and invites others by link to a session. Flickr has also come out with an Android app, with which users can take photos, edit them and upload them to Flickr and various other social networks.

The app also allows for the management of one's own Flickr picture archive. There are settings for who can look at or download which photos. Also included are settings for privacy and property rights.