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Google is everything. It’s search, of course, but it’s also a wow-inducing, ever-evolving storehouse for the world’s knowledge and information.
Here’s your home online—where you stay in touch with friends, post your profile, update your status, and lots more.
Flickr is a fun and flexible photographic universe, for everything from storing your images to socializing with like-minded photographers.
For news, analysis and opinion about everything sports, from tennis to hockey to football to golf and beyond, you can’t beat ESPN.
At Digg, you make the news—not by angling for your 15 minutes of fame, but by posting and rating what you’re reading.
You can find (and buy) anything at craigslist, from a cheap couch to a used skateboard to a new job. You might even find friends.
In today’s world, you need to make sense of technology, from e-books to digital cameras. CNET helps you in your quest for geekdom.
The world’s superstore, with top-notch product reviews and recommendations.
Anyone looking for answers, or seeking to provide answers, should stop at Wikipedia, a collaborative encyclopedia with information about everything.
Web journalism continues to evolve, and if you want to see that evolution in action, you’ll start reading Slate, a publication that’s fun, literary and thoughtful.
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Google is everything. It’s search, of course, but it’s also a wow-inducing, ever-evolving storehouse for the world’s knowledge and information.
Here’s your home online—where you stay in touch with friends, post your profile, update your status, and lots more.
Flickr is a fun and flexible photographic universe, for everything from storing your images to socializing with like-minded photographers.
For news, analysis and opinion about everything sports, from tennis to hockey to football to golf and beyond, you can’t beat ESPN.
At Digg, you make the news—not by angling for your 15 minutes of fame, but by posting and rating what you’re reading.
You can find (and buy) anything at craigslist, from a cheap couch to a used skateboard to a new job. You might even find friends.
In today’s world, you need to make sense of technology, from e-books to digital cameras. CNET helps you in your quest for geekdom.
The world’s superstore, with top-notch product reviews and recommendations.
Anyone looking for answers, or seeking to provide answers, should stop at Wikipedia, a collaborative encyclopedia with information about everything.
Web journalism continues to evolve, and if you want to see that evolution in action, you’ll start reading Slate, a publication that’s fun, literary and thoughtful.
The online world is awash in video, and much of it is available at YouTube, a spot created by the videos posted by videographers like you (as well as industry bigshots).
Yahoo is a search engine, an information hub, and a source of news, entertainment, , answers, and lots more. A central clearinghouse for everything offered by the web.
MySpace is a multifaceted and vast online world, where you can listen to music, read blog posts, and connect with your far-flung network of friends.
The eBay economy is still thriving, with auctions and bidding and selling in a frenzy, for everything from collectibles to cars.
Want to tell the world what’s happening with you? Then sign on to Twitter, a social networking site that’s all about your status and activities.
The most comprehensive name in TV news, with everything covered, complete with all of CNN’s television personalities, from John King to Campbell Brown.
Online investing made easy and accessible, with a site that gives you tons of stock trading options and information on the markets.
PBS excels in news, educational, and documentary programming, and its website is a leader in bringing thoughtful, interesting programming to the web.
With astonishing depth in its reporting and analysis, the Wall Street Journal provides the low-down on everything from the economy to the political scene.
Book a flight and a hotel—even plan your whole trip—completely phone-free and hassle-free with this top-of-the-line website.
With financial news and videos, advice, and tips on building your portfolio, TheStreet.com helps you to make informed investing decisions.
At Threadless, creative types submit t-shirt designs, you vote on them, and Threadless prints the best.
The world-scoping nature magazine tries to “inspire people to care about the planet” with a beautiful, innovative website.
Reddit brings together the best news, video, and more from across the web, using a model where users submit and rate stories.
Social networking isn’t just about posting photos and status updates. With LinkedIn, you’ve got a social networking hub that’s focused on your professional life.
Free online radio, where you can listen, free of commercials, to the music that you love (and learn about new artists, too).
The site with everything iPod and iPhone, including first looks at upcoming products, information on the latest apps, and lots of reviews.
Delicious is a slick and savvy alternative to your browser’s bookmarks, and a social one, too, letting you learn what others are bookmarking.
With online health information, you don’t want to mess with bogus sources. WebMD delivers reliable medical information for today’s DIY health consumers.
Outdoor activity comes to life on this site that exemplifies adventure, from helpful guides to all the gear you need.
Everything and anything movies, from actors to directors to writers, from characters to plotlines to famous and popular quotes.
ZDNet offers insight into the business of technology, from the iPhone to programming, in a website with the latest for info-geeks.
You want to laugh? Go ahead, laugh. Comedy Central pretty much guarantees seriously explosive laughter.
This top-notch website for photo printing is popular for a reason, with slick tools for editing images, printing snapshots, and creating photo books.
Gawker is devoted to media news and gossip, with writing that’s high on style and snark. A guilty pleasure.
Think Rolling Stone, but for the Internet, with top-notch music journalism that’s all about indie rock, hip-hop, electronica, and pop.
A web-based suite of programs for small businesses and busy students, with a presentation tool, word processor, and much more.
The motto is “the gadget blog,” and it’s apt. If there’s a gadget, you’re going to find it here.
Think “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stargate Atlantis.” SciFi.com is the website for TV’s SciFi channel, with plenty of online features for sci-fi fanatics.
Golf, tennis, hockey, horses, boxing, and all of the other sports you’d expect to find here, covered with depth and detail.
A literary website with everything from reviews to politics, from breaking news to the latest gossip.
Book a flight and a hotel and a car all in the same place—and get the latest deals on them.
A leading source for entertainment news, meaning, well, whatever entertains you, from music to movies to celebrity gossip.
Last.fm is Internet radio at its best. You share your musical preferences with others, and you learn about new artists based on your likes and dislikes.
When you’re buying or selling a car, you don’t want to drive past Cars.com; you should stop and idle here.
With TV shows, music videos, entertainment news, and lots more, MTV’s got a spot worthy of the TV network—and then some.
Government made easy. USA.gov contains an exhaustive index of government agencies, services and activities. Make this your first stop for any government related questions.
You think you know your city? Think again. Tap into the resources of this city guide, and you’ll learn about the latest bars, boutiques, spas, and more.
You wouldn’t believe what’s available in various documents, from court cases and the like. The upshot? Revealing details about celebs and public figures.
Science, nature, exploration, and more—all are covered in Discovery’s brilliantly executed interactive features and stories.
Media junkies just about live at the Huffington Post, a spot with up-to-date news and gossip from the worlds of politics and culture.
The world’s conversation is taking place in blogs about every topic imaginable, from programming to politics, and Technorati helps you track (and search) the blogosphere.
Buying movie tickets online and finding out the latest movie info has never been easier.
The website for the cable news network—it has everything you’ll find on the TV screen, plus much more.
An extensive social database for book lovers, Goodreads allows users to discuss new book finds and discover recommendations through a network of fellow bookworms.
AOL isn’t necessarily what you think it is: It’s a hub of articles, videos, music and other resources, with a priority on ease of use.
Radio is a marvel of a medium, as NPR demonstrates every day, with programs as varied as “All Things Considered” and “World Cafe.”
The Library of Congress is a treasure, and the online version lets you tap into its voluminous and varied virtual collections.
If you love to eat and if you love food, you’re not quite complete without a visit to Epicurious. Mushroom soup with hazelnut gremolata? Yum!
The satiric wonderland that is The Onion is designed to make you laugh, and laugh, and laugh. Everything is skewered here.
Being curious about Congress, as well as bills, resolutions, treaties, and more, is now a breeze thanks to this online database.
Finding a job through the classifieds is now obsolete thanks to Monster, a career portal with job ads and advice.
The latest Internet news, including info about the music industry, medicine, and even cars, from the folks at Wired Magazine.
A complex stock market game where you’re not exactly trading stocks, but movies and movie stars—all simulated, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
Obsessed with something? This site helps you meet up with other people, in real places (like bars and restaurants), to share your enthusiasms.
Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Hannah Montana, and more. The vast world of Disney is a convenient cyberspace package, ready for the enjoyment of young and old.
You create, you buy. At CafePress, you can create your own store and sell shirts, mugs, or whatever (or buy them).
The cyberplace for women from NBC Universal, dealing with style, beauty, love, homemaking, dieting, marriage, and all sorts of entertainment.
Sending out invitations has never been this easy or fun: as the site says, it’s just as easy as 1-2-3.
The ultimate reference book is now online, and for a reasonable fee, you’ll be able to look up anything and everything.
All the information you’ll ever need to know about the United States Postal Service, from Priority Mail to postage rates to packing instructions.
The complete resource for parents-to-be, or parents who’ve already got a child (or a growing brood). Parenting isn’t always easy, and BabyCenter is here to help.
Need a brief answer to a pressing question? Ask ChaCha, which provides quick answers, via the web or mobile phone, for pretty much any question you’ve got.
The tasteful, un-raunchy sex site with personals, photos, blogs, and even some hot, steamy stories.
Renting DVDs has never been this easy or cheap. Save a trip to the vid-store and just order your movie (or movies) from Netflix.
Building websites can be complex, but Wetpaint.com makes it easy to create a site around your obsession.
Politico brings new depth and energy to political journalism with constantly updated news from the most connected reporters in the game.
A comprehensive and trustworthy source of product reviews, covering everything from SUVs to flat-screen TVs, from washing machines to mattresses.
A wedding is an event, yes, but it’s also an occasion requiring much advice and decision-making. The Knot helps you in every aspect of wedding planning.
Never wait in line again for movie tickets with moviefone.com, a movie lover’s one-stop source for every piece of info that’s cinematically related.
Wondering whether a resort is worth the cash? TripAdvisor delivers detailed, opinionated reviews and recommendations from travelers who’ve been there.
Here’s a trustworthy, government-produced list of reliable health information, with an encyclopedia of over 1,600 health topics from Internet-based sources.
Never eat a bad meal again. Voice your opinions about local businesses (from restaurants to shopping) and read what others have to say.
This free streaming TV and movie site offers a glimpse of the future of digital media, with limited commercial interruption.
Think it’s a chore to set up a blog? Not with Tumblr, the free blogging website that’s the self-proclaimed “easiest way to express yourself.”
From the Clash to Chamillionaire, a website where downloading MP3s, even obscure ones, is easy and affordable.
With Geni, you’re able to create free, wow-inducing family trees that you can share with friends and family and update as you research your genealogy.
Etsy is the antithesis of mass-produced junk. With Etsy, you’ll find original, handmade goods for your purchasing pleasure.
Prepared to take the risky plunge into stocks? The Motley Fool wants to provide guidance, advice and info.
Relive the good old days of early gaming with ClassicGaming.com’s living museum of retro computer games and videogames.
Late-breaking news from the popular newspaper, with its signature look and easy-to-read articles, covering everything from politics to technology.
Unearth the past of rock and roll and discover its future, all at an institution (yes, there’s irony here) that’s all about rock.
Videogame mecca Kongregate provides players and designers alike the chance to bend their thumbs, brains, and whatever else in order to make a bleep go bloop.
Start your day right with a full reservoir of moving and modern works of poetry, from Rita Dove to Raymond Carver.
Stop paying for financial advice (and trash Quicken, too). Manage your bank accounts and get money-saving tips—for free and without any downloads.
Ars Technica is a comprehensive technology site that offers news, reviews and guides to the tune that technology is art.
Sharing is good, especially when you’re trying to help fellow consumers. That’s the idea behind Epinions.com, a spot awash in reviews of every product and service imaginable.
The Microsoft website for pretty much anything, from news to videos to email to shopping.
For lovers of words, this site offers endless entertainment, whether you want to look up a strange, unusual word or just do a crossword.
People often tap into the web for answers, and AllExperts provides plenty of them, whether you’re wondering about cars, kids or culture.
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Finding a job through the classifieds is now obsolete thanks to Monster, a career portal with job ads and advice.
In today’s world, you need to make sense of technology, from e-books to digital cameras. CNET helps you in your quest for geekdom.
The motto is “the gadget blog,” and it’s apt. If there’s a gadget, you’re going to find it here.
Outdoor activity comes to life on this site that exemplifies adventure, from helpful guides to all the gear you need.
An extensive social database for book lovers, Goodreads allows users to discuss new book finds and discover recommendations through a network of fellow bookworms.
Think “Battlestar Galactica” and “Stargate Atlantis.” SciFi.com is the website for TV’s SciFi channel, with plenty of online features for sci-fi fanatics.
People often tap into the web for answers, and AllExperts provides plenty of them, whether you’re wondering about cars, kids or culture.
The Library of Congress is a treasure, and the online version lets you tap into its voluminous and varied virtual collections.
Book a flight and a hotel—even plan your whole trip—completely phone-free and hassle-free with this top-of-the-line website.
Free online radio, where you can listen, free of commercials, to the music that you love (and learn about new artists, too).
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The world’s superstore, with top-notch product reviews and recommendations.
At Threadless, creative types submit t-shirt designs, you vote on them, and Threadless prints the best.
The eBay economy is still thriving, with auctions and bidding and selling in a frenzy, for everything from collectibles to cars.
When you’re buying or selling a car, you don’t want to drive past Cars.com; you should stop and idle here.
You create, you buy. At CafePress, you can create your own store and sell shirts, mugs, or whatever (or buy them).
Prepared to take the risky plunge into stocks? The Motley Fool wants to provide guidance, advice and info.
People often tap into the web for answers, and AllExperts provides plenty of them, whether you’re wondering about cars, kids or culture.
The website for the cable news network—it has everything you’ll find on the TV screen, plus much more.
Radio is a marvel of a medium, as NPR demonstrates every day, with programs as varied as “All Things Considered” and “World Cafe.”
The Library of Congress is a treasure, and the online version lets you tap into its voluminous and varied virtual collections.
