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Applications by Type

Find links to popular and innovative web applications organized by type of application, such as productivity tools, social networking software or editing tools, to name just a few.

Sub-headings:

Aggregators
Also known as feed readers, feed aggregators or news readers, these tools are often a part of Web portals that allow users to keep up with Web content from a variety of sources in one place in real time.
Authoring Tools
Find tools for creating multimedia presentations.
Cataloging Applications
If you can collect it, you can catalog it. Applications for organizing and categorizing all kinds of stuff.
Communication Tools
Software that allows users to connect, one-to-one or one-to-many, via the Web.
Editing Tools
Applications that allow for the creation and manipulation of electronic files, including text and other media.
Productivity Tools
Applications designed to make every day tasks more efficient. Often used in an office environment, these tools can range from word processors and spreadsheet editors to email applications and beyond.
Searching and Researching Tools
Check out the latest in search engines and related research tools.
Social Software
Encompasses a wide variety of tools that facilitate interaction and exchange between individuals and groups. Often centered around like hobbies or professional interests.
Utilities
Task-specific tools for that aid in file management and other simple tasks. Also includes various widgets, add-ons and extensions.
Visualization Tools
From basic line graphs to word clouds to advanced visualization techniques, these applications will allow you to create interesting visual representations from a variety of data types.
Web Development Tools
Tools that allow even novice users to create and manage Web content and to design and create Web pages. Includes resources for Web developers from beginner to intermediate.

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