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This open source business platform simplifies collaboration and project management. Create an internal blog, share corporate news, organize tasks and communicate with colleagues via instant messenger.

This free tool refers to iself as an "Internet Desktop" and allows users quick access to the websites and online applications that they use the most.

Referring to itself as "the Smithsonian of the web," this service allows users to organize topic-specific links, tweets and media into collections. Use it to stay up-to-date on topics that interest you.

Google Labs has released a new feature that allows you to automatically categorize incoming Bulk, Notification or Forum messages. Click on the green beaker icon at the top of your Gmail account and enable "SmartLabels" to get started.

If you're an avid online shopper, utilize this service to keep tabs on your purchases. Sync your email account, and you'll have the ability to see what you've purchased, what's in transit and how long you have to return an item. It's also a handy way to keep tabs on expiration dates for purchases you make from daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial.