workola

This is a re-release of workola.com. After a few suggestions from HN I decided to rework my marketing approach. To help clarify what the virtual desktop does I decided to build a Facebook application that adds the workola desktop to your Facebook page. I also added a few chrome extensions and a toolbar to keep workola with you wherever you are on the web.

If you work at the computer you might find it useful. Workola is an HTML5 application that works best with chrome and safari.

One of my favorite features is the 'tools section' and the resulting toolbar that appears once you add a tool. Similar to an igoogle page you can add tools/widgets to personalize your desktop. It's a hands on experience, free and requires no account.

click the + icon next to the 'my files' | 'upload files' buttons to see a few more sample tools.

Hopefully this helps a little,

http://workola.com

http://apps.facebook.com/workola/

This is a sample youtube widget for your tools section. . <object width="535" height="300"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFN6q1tu9z-7uJyIW80-_gajJVwbmhyKwf4="></param> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFN6q1tu9z-7uJyIW80-_gajJVwbmhyKwf4=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="535" height="300"></embed></object>

Hello,

As a whole, I tried to create a site that would compliment a facebook account and create a virtual desktop, ala igoogle or netvibes.

http://workola.com

A. Online storage - Freemium model

B. Interactive HTML5 desktop application. 2. Task, Bookmarks, Ideas, RSS feeds 4. Modular widget 'Toolbox' (youtube, hulu, weather, getglue and tokbox) 5. Pixlr integration 6. QR code generator & management 7. Online notes module 8. Mobile App - Remote Time Tracker (sync with dropbox) 9. Unique platform for multitasking 10. office dog

Desktop information is stored in your browser cache and remains private. Desktop application only works in Chrome and Safari.

There are a few known bugs...so if you get an error logging in with facebook connect just click 'my files'.

http://workola.com

Any feedback would be great!

Thanks, Dave

For a while now I've been working with the concept of making an online utility that allows users to easily create and manage their online 'routine' putting:

-Bookmarks/links -notes -tasks -RSS feeds -web tools (youtube, hulu, crossword, web search, music, drawing pad) -social chat and social updates

all on one page, multi-tasking harmoniously together in one browser tab. For example, with the right 'tools' on your desktop you could watch a show on hulu, chat with facebook friends, work on the crossword and drink your coffee all at the same time.

After working through a few ideas I recently found an HTML5 application that has helped make the idea possible. Utilizing the browser cache, it's easy to install, fast and private. I've been testing as I've been building but now I could use some user feedback. The link below brings you to the http://workola.com 'desktop'.

http://workola.com/page/view/about-us

I built a toolkit with some 'tools' to help get things started.

http://workola.com/page/contactus

This is an HTML5 application and only works with chrome, safari and opera browsers. Takes about 5 minutes to download chrome and add a few tools, links and/or RSS feeds. You can also create multiple projects, each with their own set of tasks, ideas, links, etc.

I set it as my chrome homepage, removed all the toolbars and just keep the tab open all day. I also added a cool little weather widget from yowindow that works as a screensaver. I call it an 'Interactive Desktop'.

Any thoughts?