Africana 

Here are other potentially useful free tech tools but these require a download (at your own risk, of course).

JING
http://www.jingproject.com/
Image/video screen capture.

PDF to Word Converter
http://www.hellopdf.com/download.php
Self-explanatory.

Sticky Notes for Windows
http://www.sticky-notes.net/windows-sticky-notes-free.html
Virtual sticky notes are perfect for the laptop as a great reminder tool. 

Biblioscape
http://www.biblioscape.com/
biblioexpress.htm
A free and simple (Windows-based only) citation management software, including ALA, MLA, and ACS formats. 

Free, web-based, applications that may make your life a little easier and more efficient.  These require no downloads though some may recommend a free account be created to take full advantage of the program.  If you have others you think would be useful to share please let me know.

Prompter
http://cueprompter.com/
Use this web-based teleprompter-like device to practice a speech.   

Online Pronouncing Dictionary
http://howjsay.com
Too embarrassed to ask someone how to pronounce a word?  Then check out this site.

Google Translator
http://translate.google.com/translate_t?hl=en#
Type in a word, text, or input a web URL and have it translated. While it doesn't replace your foreign language courses it is useful as a quick and dirty translation service.

Awesome Highlighter
http://www.awesomehighlighter.com/
Highlight a web page (you can pick your favorite color but think green) and save for yourself or share with others.

SlideShare
http://www.slideshare.net/
Upload your slide presentations (and word documents) and access them online.  Share with the world or make private.   Add audio for a webinar or embed in a blog. The choice is yours.  Great tool for working on a group presentation.

Word Clouds (requires Java)
http://www.wordle.net/create
For example, see which words in your paper are being used the most.  Eliminate redundancy or use to verify emphasis.

SurveyGizmo
https://www.surveygizmo.com/
Free for up to 250 responses per month.  No downloading required.  Excellent tool if you need to administer a survey for course work.

bubble.us
http://bubbl.us/
A simple brainstorming/mind mapping web app tool that is particularly great for visual learners.

Custom Guide Quick References
http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm
Handy two-page PDF files (meant to print front and back on one sheet) for all types of common software programs including Microsoft, Mac, Adobe, and others.  Great cheat sheets!