Facebook wants to be the operating system for the web, it says, and this week’s changes to its email system are a tiny part of that puzzle. But there are many more web operating systems hoping to bring all your usual desktop applications online in one place. Some replicate the entire desktop, while others are [...]

The biggest online store out there has thousands of tools to compliment it. Some add to the shopping experience, and others are just plain odd, but all show amazing creativity. The following are all built on the Amazon API.
Miscellaneous
A-Tree - An AJAX powered Amazon mashup that lets you browse Amazon in a branching tree style [...]

The web is a a global phenomenon, so it’s a shame that so many of us are stuck within our own little English-language corner of it - especially with so many exciting new startups in foreign languages. Here we present 30+ tools to help you transition between various languages, and maybe even learn something in [...]

As the VoIP service of choice for tens of millions of people, Skype has spawned a robust developer community, with programmers and entrepreneurs building hundreds of applications that look to piggy back on the service’s enormous success. Assuming you’re still sticking with it after some downtime last week, here’s a look at more than 50 [...]

In the fast paced world, we’re constantly trying to improve our productivity, but it can get hard when you’re on the move. We’ve compiled a list of mobile productivity tools that are accessible through WAP enabled sites, mobile download applications, voice, and SMS integration. Some of them use web applications while others are standalone, but [...]

Among the frenzy of MySpace clones, let’s not forget good old forum software. Geeks use them for tech support. Businesses use them for collaboration. Here’s our take on 70+ forum engines, hosts, and tools.
Forum Engines (Free Software)
Advanced Electron Forum - Easy to use PHP forum engine.
aterr - Simple multi-threaded board engine.
bbPress - From the creators [...]

You can’t have failed to notice that Skype suffered major downtime this week. However, there many more VoIP service providers that enable users to make free or cheap international calls through computers, landlines or cellphones. Many of them offer social networking features plus easy embedding options in blogs and social networking sites.
Here is our take [...]

Skype’s downtime this week has everyone speaking about P2P again. Here’s our take on more than 30 of the leading peer to peer services.
Software
AllPeers - A Firefox extension that works on a P2P principle to distribute files amongst co-workers, family, and friends.
Ares P2P - Peer-to-peer file sharing with built in audio and video players, chat [...]

Developers have built a wide variety of tools to enhance the Digg experience for both readers of the social news site and authors hoping to get their content Dugg. With the launch of the Digg API earlier this year, applications have become increasingly useful; we’ve compiled a list of more than 50 of the best.
Official [...]

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s still time to enjoy a summer vacation. We’ve rounded up 75+ sites to help you on your way, including travel search, deal sites, travel social networks and user-generated reviews. Bon voyage.
Fare Finders/ Search Engines
FareCompare- An insightful fare comparison service, good for acquiring a base of information towards an [...]

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