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Google Talk

With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.

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Yahoo 360 (beta)

Although blogging is a major part of this service, Yahoo 360 is more of a social networking tool that bundles, perhaps, too many services together.

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Rojo RSS reader

Rojo is a respectable newsreader, but it's not our favourite. We like its community-oriented features, but competitors such as Bloglines are easier to learn.

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FeedDemon 2

FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.

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Social networking may help us stay healthy

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have begun a project that will combine social networking techniques with search engine technology specifically tailored to Australians.

Social networking frenzy points to Internet's future

Social networking Web sites saw their ranks swell and values soar this year as everyone from moody teenagers and mellow music lovers to mate-seeking seniors joined online communities.

Yahoo tests 'social' search

Internet giant Yahoo is testing a new service that extends its search functionality, in an effort to narrow the gap with Google.

Why you should Google yourself -- and often

It isn't the search engine's fault, but Google has become a criminal hacker's best friend.

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Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Apple iCal: An insiders guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, how it integrates with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

Six ways to improve Twitter

Twitter has recently gotten a lot of buzz. As cool as it is, there are several ways to improve the experience. You can make viewing posts faster, read "tweets" through RSS, and more.

Newbie's guide to Flickr

Want your grandma to start using Flickr but don't feel like explaining it to her? This handy guide will have her tagging photos with 'Lasertag Sake-bombs' before you can shake a stick at your beer.

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Start-page smackdown: Netvibes, Pageflakes, iGoogle and Live.com

Want to create your own homepage? We put four personalised start pages through their paces and rank them according to looks, features and performance.

Your own personal soapbox: five blogger services reviewed

Blogging is a vibrant and growing part of the Internet landscape. See which of the new services might best fit your needs.

Newbie's guide to Facebook

What is Facebook and why should you use it?

Web TV Top 10

Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

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Quintura Search 1.5

Create and personalize your search engine using a visual map of context-based tags.

Ares Tube 3

Download and export videos from various video Web sites.

Elicit 1.1.7

Create, manage, and update content for your blogs.

Digsby Build 33

Chat with your friends and check e-mail or your social network accounts all in one multiprotocol client.

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