Technology is getting more and more complex, but at the same time, amazing technological benefits are available to us average Joes without too much fiddling around. That is what this column will be covering. Every Monday, right here at BloggingStocks.com, I'll feature an easy-to-use hack, gadget or service that really can make your life better. Geeks, technophiles and early adopters have plenty of other places to look for hot new technologies to try. Here you'll find technology for the rest of us.

Sometimes I find myself in the position of having to write a document with another writer. Now one method of doing that involves passing the document back and forth via email, each person taking the time to make changes, and then passing it back. However, coordinating those efforts can get confusing.

There is a good argument that using word processor attachments via email hinders collaboration. The mechanism isn't conducive to the necessities of a group document, and a great deal of information is lost as people continually pass a document back and forth, get confused about what goes where, and give up on the process. It would also be nice sometimes to jump back in and make in edit, instead of waiting for the document to come back.

As a result, it's not surprising that a number of collaboration services built around virtual word processors are available online. They can be snappy, and more importantly, easy to use. After all, that is what this column is trying to focus on. Here are some of the best of show applications.