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Applications by Activity

Web applications organized by activity, that is, by what you do with them: image editing, blogging, searching, social networking and more.

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Aggregating/Syndicating
Want to see the recently updated content of your favorite Web sites all in one place? Then you want to aggregate or syndicate that information! These tools will help you save time by bringing latest news and blog postings to you.
Blogging
Find the tools that can help you start your own online journal - or improve your existing web log using some fun, new tools!
Communicating
Find tools that aid in the more "traditional" forms of web communication, like emailing and instant messaging.
Editing
Find the applications that will allow you to create and modify text and media files.
File Sharing
A variety of tools that will help you share and exchange files via the Web.
Organizing
Take control of your life, your stuff or just your Web bookmarks with these innovative and helpful applications.
Programming/Coding
The process of learning Web programming is seemingly endless - these resources will help you find and/or create the code you need to enhance your Web site.
Searching
Try out some of the more innovative search engines and related research tools. Also includes tools that help you implement and customize search engines for your own web site.
Social Networking
Networking isn't just for the office anymore. These web apps and networking sites allow everyone to jump in and create fun and creative web content in minutes. A great way to connect with folks with similar hobbies and interests.
Tagging
Classify it your way! These apps let you tag a variety of things for future reference or allow you to search various collections using others' tags.
Visualizing
Need to present your data in an interesting and eye-catching way? Visualization tools can help you create powerful graphics to enhance presentations.

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