Snagit is a screen capture and screen recording software.
How it is useful to technical communicators:
Snagit allows technical communicators to develop graphic content. Snagit uses a scope view when taking a screen shot to help ensure the user has the exact image desired.
Users can also edit the image (crop, resize, dpi, etc.) within the application once the image is captured.
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Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board on which users can collect, organize, and store images that link to online content.
How it is useful to technical communicators:
Pinterest is often associated with recipes, craft ideas, and hobbies, but it can also be useful for organizing online material for classes and internships. Pinterest boards can help visual learners more easily keep track of online resources because images are paired with the content.
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Pinterest is similar to a web browser’s “Bookmarks” folder, but it is organized visually.
Pocket allows users to store internet content to access later. It has a visual interface similar to Pinterest’s.