By Jessica Hupp

Whether you’re suffering from designer’s block, or just want to see what your competition is up to, design galleries are an excellent tool. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of them available, and we’ve found 100 of the best.

Searchable

If you’re looking for a specific color, style, or genre, check out these organized and searchable galleries.

1. CSS Gallery: Search this gallery by color, content, date, and more.
2. CSS Warfare: On CSS Warfare, you can find and rank sites in a number of different categories.
3. Design Grabs: Design Grabs features loads of different categories and tags.
4. The Daily Slurp: This gallery has more than 15,000 sites to check out, searchable by color.
5. CSS Vault: On CSS Vault, you’ll find monthly archives from 2003 to the present.
6. CSS Mania: CSS Mania offers a gallery with more than 9,500 sites, all organized by topics.
7. Design Creme: Find some of the best CSS and Flash sites online, searchable by category, tag, and engine.
8. CSS Impress: Find exactly what you’re looking for in this site with easy categories and a great search function.
9. DesignFlavr: DesignFlavr is ultra-organized, with colors, categories, rankings, and more.
10. The Designed Tree: It’s easy to find designs in all sorts of categories on this site.
11. InspirationKing: InspirationKing focuses on high quality sites, and offers an easy way to find them.
12. One Star Gallery: In the One Star Gallery, you’ll find awesome sites categorized by color.
13. CSS Daddy: The designs on this site are heavily tagged and easy to search.
14. CSS Leak: Great design is easy to find on this site with color, rankings, and more.
15. Web Design Gallery: Search the archives of this site by color and more.
16. Designs Creme: On this site, you’ll find awesome designs and all sorts of colors and genres.
17. Crossmind: Find designs by colors, elements, layout, type, and more.
18. Design Shack: On Design Shack, you can find designs based on color, category, or layout, so you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Resources

These galleries offer more than just a pretty face, with resources like tutorials, forums, and advice.

19. CSS Elite: This site not only offers great designs in specific categories, but also resources like tutorials and plugins.
20. CSSLove: This gallery has great resources, coding help, and blogging advice.
21. CSSEM: Check out CSSEM for a great gallery, plus interviews, tutorials, and other resources.
22. CSS Ultra: On top of a great gallery, CSS Ultra offers forums and articles.
23. Boxedcss: This site offers highly-ranked design, aggregated CSS articles, and more.
24. CSS Burst: This web 2.0 CSS gallery showcases innovative designers and great resources like software and education.
25. CSS Website Gallery: This gallery not only has a ranked collection of sites, but a ranked resource collection as well.
26. Cool Home Pages: Cool Home Pages has a lot to offer, with ranking, search, templates, stock photos, and a lot more.
27. CSS Tux: CSS Tux features the best dressed websites, and offers resources to help you make your own site look better.
28. Plastic Pilots: View great sites and awesome features on Plastic Pilots.
29. NiceStyleSheet: This gallery is full of highly ranked sites, searchable by design style.
30. No Resolution: On No Resolution, you’ll find a gallery of fluid and elastic CSS designs, as well as templates and forums.
31. Webdigity: This gallery is just part of a very helpful design community.
32. CSS Drive: Get news, community, and more from this gallery site.
33. CSS Beauty: CSS Beauty is so much more than a pretty face, with news, jobs, and community supplementing their gorgeous gallery.

Ranked

See what others think of designs on these ranked CSS galleries.

34. CSS Clip: On CSS Clip’s gallery, you can search and rank designs by color.
35. CSS Moon: This slick site is full of high-ranked designs.
36. Graphic Orgasm Ultimate Webportal: Find some of the best sites online with GOUW.
37. Favourite Website Awards: The FWA features winning designs.
38. Faveup: This site lets you “fave” high quality designs.
39. CSS Creme: Find top rated sites on CSS Creme.
40. CSS Gallery 2.0: Check out this site to find and rank CSS sites with Web 2.0 features.
41. My3W: These sites are star-ranked, show views, and allow comments.
42. CSS Snap: Check out CSS Snap for great design with easy ranking.
43. CSS Gallery: In this gallery, you’ll be able to rank and search great designs.
44. CSS Star: Rank and comment great CSS designs and more on CSS Star.
45. Lookom: Lookom features a great search function and a critical ranking community.
46. CSS Heaven: This gallery has it all, from corporate designs to portfolios.
47. Hotwebber: On Hotwebber, you’ll be able to find and rank some of the best CSS online.
48. CSSHive: Find and rank “dangerously hot” sites on CSSHive.
49. Design Snack: This community-based showcase allows users to vote and choose sites to be displayed on the front page.
50. CSS Container: Get a load of these high ranked CSS sites.
51. Screenalicious: Rank thumbnailed CSS screens on this site.

Specific Elements

If you’re looking for something very specific, try these galleries on for size.

52. design|snips: Check out design|snips to find specific design elements, like typography, images, textures, and more.
53. CSS Showcase: In this site, you’ll find CSS menus and navigation tabs.
54. CSS Zen Garden: Walk through this CSS zen garden to find simple beauty.
55. CSS Based: Check out this gallery of designers who work with nature in mind.
56. CSS Collection: This site’s gallery features designs that use CSS as an alternative to tables.
57. Carted Up: Carted Up celebrates excellent cart designs in CSS and beyond.
58. Design By Grid: On this site, you’ll find a showcase and loads of resources for grid designs in CSS and more.

Aggregates

Save time by checking out multiple galleries at once on these aggregated galleries.

59. Most Inspired: This site aggregates designs from some of the most popular galleries online.
60. CSSHardcore: Find loads of designs from some of the top CSS galleries on this aggregate.
61. Beat the Block: On Beat the Block, you’ll find galleries for CSS and more.
62. CSS Galleries: CSS Galleries offers an aggregated view of CSS designs, and even offers ranks of gold and silver.

Standards

These galleries showcase only sites that feature excellent web standards.

63. CSS Smooth Operator: Find standards-compliant CSS in this gallery.
64. CSS Artillery: On CSS Artillery, you’ll find sites that place web standards high on the priority list.
65. CSS Star: Here you can find CSS sites with high quality standards.
66. W3C Sites: Here you’ll find sites that conform to W3C standards.
67. Style Gala: Check out Style Gala for designs with standards in mind. They also offer lots of resources, like articles and a developer community.
68. CSS Reboot: CSS Reboot celebrates the refreshed designs that come out November 1st and May 1st.

International

Stay on top of international designs with these galleries.

69. CSS Blast: Check out this site that features Russian design and more.
70. CeeSeS: This gallery offers a look at Croatian design.
71. Design Link Database: Find Japanese design and commentary on this site.
72. CSS Design Yorkshire: These Yorkshire sites are tableless and offer good semantic xhtml.
73. Creative Pakistan: Rank and learn from the sites in this Pakistani gallery.
74. Ala Brasil: Ala Brasil features excellent design in CSS, XHTML, and Flash.
75. CSS Galaxy: See how the French do CSS on this site.
76. Web Gallery: Check out this Italian gallery for fresh, clean designs.
77. CSS Galeri: On this Turkish CSS gallery, you’ll find awesome designs and great resources.
78. CSS Taste: CSS Taste features some of the best CSS sites from around the world.
79. BmAccess: Find some of the best French CSS sites in this gallery.
80. Design Expanse: This Pakistani site features designs from around the world.
81. Dekitharu: Here you’ll find some of the coolest designs from Japan.
82. CSS Inspirace: Get inspired by these Czech and Slovak CSS designs.

Everything

These galleries pack a heavy dose of CSS designs.

83. CSS Zone: Check out CSS Zone for great examples of CSS for ecommerce, churches, and much more.
84. CSS Bloom: Find CSS-based designs for blogs and portfolios on this gallery site.
85. CSS Princess: This gallery showcases CSS created by female designers.
86. CSS Ultra: On CSS Ultra, only the best of the best CSS sites get posted.
87. Best Web Gallery: Find some of the best CSS designs online here.
88. Genuine Style: On Genuine Style, you’ll be treated to simple, stylish sites in CSS and beyond.
89. screenfluent: screenfluent showcases great designs in CSS and beyond.
90. The Best Designs: This daily updated site offers a gallery of well-reviewed CSS and Flash sites.
91. Styleboost: Find designs by tag or color in this gallery.
92. CSS Flavor: Get inspiration from this collection of CSS-designed sites.
93. CSSBand: This site features awesome, colorful designs.
94. Unmatched Style: Search for designs by blog, liquid layout, and more on this site.
95. CSS Remix: Get a random view of CSS sites with CSS Remix.
96. CSS Fuel: Check out high-profile design sites on CSS Fuel.
97. Refresh: In this “new media showcase,” you’ll get an in-depth look at nicely-designed sites.
98. Web Creme: Find awesome designs in this simple gallery.
99. CSS Fresh: CSS Fresh features designs that don’t use tables.
100. CSS Import: CSS Import offers a gallery as well as notable entries.

By Jessica Hupp

Whether you’re looking for a child’s laptop, or just want a cheap piece of hardware to play with, the sub-$300 laptop category has a lot to offer. With a field full of open source plaforms and rugged designs, you’re sure to find something you’ll like. Here we’ll take a look at 5 of the best.

1. Classmate PC: Intel’s Classmate PC is an education-centric subnotebook designed for children in the developing world. Although it doesn’t have the cute factor that the OLPC XO has, it seems to be more sturdy. This machine is designed to be used on the move, as it comes fully equipped with a handle and leather case for transporting from school to home. Some of the drawbacks include limited hard-drive space of 2GB, and a low screen resolution that’s to be expected with laptops of this size. It’s reported that the hardware can run on either Windows or Linux, and storage is handled by flash memory, making this a very flexible machine.
2. OLPC XO: The OLPC is the flagship of subnotebooks, with a glowing review from David Pogue and just about everyone else. People, especially children, seem to just love this little laptop, not just because of its low price, but for its innovation. Designed for children in poor countries, the OLPC is an efficient, stripped-down version of the laptops most people use, with a Linux operating system, no CD/DVD drive, hard drive, or bloatware, and interesting power methods. Perhaps the most appealing part of this machine is its look, with shiny green and white plastic and toylike antennas. Plus, the screen boasts one of the brightest and clearest resolutions, and is easy to view even in the sunlight. However, it is not without its problems, primarily its slow processing, and an unclear battery capacity. This laptop is best reserved for the children it was designed for, or those who want to tinker around with an innovative machine.
3. Elonex ONE: Soon, the subnotebook industry will have a new kid in town, called the Elonex One. The $195 device will be unveiled at The Education Show in Birmingham. It’s aimed at consumers, but they’ll donate a machine to an underprivileged child for each 100 that are sold. The One’s main appeal is price, but that’s not all it has to offer. Its battery life clocks in at 3 hours, and it has a flash-based hard drive. Like its competitors, it has a rugged case to facilitate mobile use. The hardware runs Linux, a choice made both for financial and political reasons. The One is not much to look at, with retro-IBM stylings, but current buzz suggests that it will be one to watch.
4. Zonbu: Zonbu presents a low-cost Windows alternative, with a custom operating system that offers built-in programs like Open Office and the Banshee music player. It’s definitely a lot larger than its competitors, coming in with a 15.4 inch widescreen, 60GB hard drive, and a CD-RW/DVD drive. It offers quiet operation, an easy wireless connection, and pretty flawless operation right out of the box. One drawback of the Zonbu is that you have to buy a monthly plan, or buy the device for much more than $279. However, this notebook offers a very positive user experience overall, and ongoing support that makes it easier to use than any of its competitors.
5. Asus Eee PC 2G Surf: The Asus Eee PC 2G Surf is the little sister of the Asus Eee PC with a price to match, coming in just under $300. It offers ease of use in a tiny package. It’s just a bit larger than a DVD case, so it’s easy to take out just about anywhere. Just like its brethren, this notebook is durable, although perhaps not as rugged as the OLPC or Classmate. Some reviewers found the device to be a but sluggish, most likely due to its lowered caching ability. This notebook is seemingly designed with road warriors in mind, offering a microphone, speakers, and pre-installed Skype software. You can even upgrade to get a webcam. Battery life is not as impressive as others, clocking in at about 2 hours. One major drawback is that this fairly limited device has a soldered-on back, so upgrading would be difficult. It is, however, visually appealing with a variety of pastel colors. Overall, it’s a neat little device, but you’d probably do better going with the larger 4G or 8G version.

In the sub-$300 category, you’ll definitely get what you pay for, but that’s not to say that it won’t be enough. Armed with efficiency, open source software, and durable design, these devices have a lot to offer. Children, road warriors, and curious gadget freaks would love any one of these laptops.

For many businesses, open source VoIP programs and apps offer a great way to save thousands of dollars every year in telephony costs. Better yet, open source programs are fully customizable to a business’ specific needs, making them a popular solution that often just can’t be beat. This popularity hasn’t just helped business, but has also driven many open source programs to the forefront of their industry. In fact, it has been speculated that open source VoIP solutions could surpass the popularity of the ubiquitous desktop solution Linux. Here are a few of the open source programs and developers out there that have had loads of success as VoIP and open source solutions for it become more and more common in businesses around the world.

SIP Proxies

SIP Proxies enable service providers to build scalable and reliable VoIP networks that are based on the Session Initiation Protocol. This allows a full array of call routing capabilities that make the most of network performance. Here are some of the most popular and successful SIP proxies on the market.

1. OpenSer: OpenSER has been described as a “mature and flexible” SIP server so it’s no surprise that it’s popular among users. OpenSER development began with FhG FOKUS SIP Express Router, but then diverged into its own feature-laden software package that was released in 2005. Since then it’s been exhibited around the world, and makes a great addition to Linux systems looking to employ VoIP technology.
2. VOCAL: Open source VoIP developers can benefit from the software and tools found in VOCAL. Developed through the Cisco sponsored labs at Vovida, VOCAL is fully customizable to business needs and can provide call routing, billing information, call control and more in an easy to control and maintain Linux based system. It’s been successful due largely in part to its immense capability for adaptation and scalability, and likely will only see further integration into business systems in the future.
3. partySIP: Developed back when VoIP was just starting to take off, partySIP can still be a relevant solution for businesses looking for VoIP today. This lies largely in the modular construction of partySIP, which relies on various plugins to add or remove capabilities. This flexibility allows its users to disable useless functions and enable new ones with very little development, making it easy to use and customize, which is likely the reason for users’ continued interest in the product.
4. SIP Express Router: This high performance SIP product can act as registrar, proxy or redirect server depending on your needs. It’s been widely successful in the VoIP market due to its ability to deal easily with operational problems like broken network components. Another reason it’s loved is its scalability from small office environments to acting as a PBX replacement and can in many cases act as a replacement for the very popular Asterisk system.
5. MjServer: One of the things that makes MjServer so important to the VoIP market is that it works on a variety of platforms, not just Linux, so those who aren’t quite ready to take the fully fledged open source route can ease into it. MjServer is a Java based application that is easily configurable and can act as a registrar, redirect or proxy in your VoIP setup, making it a versatile and useful tool for implementation.
6. OpenSBC: OpenSBC has been in use for over 7 years in both low and high volume applications. In this way, it’s a very reliable system, but also still employs a great deal of possibility for expansion and modification based on personal needs for the program. In fact, like most open source VoIP applications, the developers actively encourage the changing and development of the program to make it better for all users.
7. sipX: Developed by SIPFoundry, sipX is designed to be an incredibly feature rich and standards compliant infrastructure for businesses who want to employ VoIP technology. It is, in fact, one of the most widely used and well respected open source developments out there and feature wise is very similar to Asterisk.

SIP Clients

Session Initiation Protocol is a signaling protocol for Internet conferencing, telephony, presence, events notification and instant messaging, and is fast becoming one of the more popular protocols for VoIP in businesses and homes alike. Here are a few programs that have helped bring SIP to the forefront of the market.

8. Linphone: Linphone is promoted as a solution to help users communicate more freely over the Internet using voice, video and text messaging. Recent updates to the program have made it even better, solving many compilation issues while adding improved interoperability and new features. While currently only stable on Linux systems, development is under way for a Windows version as well.
9. PhoneGaim: If you haven’t heard of PhoneGaim you’ve likely heard of its proprietary counterpart Gizmo Project. While it doesn’t have the instant name recognition of its VoIP cousin Gizmo, PhoneGaim is still a product to take note of. Developed in an attempt to challenge Skype, the program is loaded with integrated features that help make the VoIP experience rewarding, even for those just using the software at home.
10. OpenWengo: Started and developed by the French company, Wengo, OpenWengo is a great, and popular, open source choice for anyone looking for simple and easy-to-use VoIP software. This softphone program allows users to call between computers and phones, and has additional instant messaging and contact management capabilities. The recent development of a Firefox plugin that allows users to make calls quickly and simply from their browsers is just one example of the continued innovation and popularity of this multi-featured program.
11. Cockatoo: Users of Thunderbird have Cockatoo to thank for simple VoIP integration with their email. The program allows users to make a call simply by clicking on entries in their address book. It’s simplicity and aim to make VoIP more fully integrated into business systems has made it a popular addition to business and personal computers.
12. Minisip: Minsip is an Internet based phone that can be used to make phone calls, instant message and video call to anyone connected to the same SIP network. Developed by PhD and masters students at Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Minisip is a simple by highly functional VoIP phone. Users can even make calls from PDAs or pocket PCs running Windows or Linux, making VoIP on the road easy and cheap.
13. OpenZoep: Developed by Voipster, OpenZoep is a popular client-side VoIP choice, providing the ability to both make calls and send and receive instant messages. Since its release, developers have continually added new features, especially from users in Europe, where the product was first developed. Continued changes and a responsive market have made OpenZoep a popular solution both here and abroad.
14. Shtoom: Shtoom is a open-source, cross-platform VoIP softphone, implemented in Python which also includes an application called doug which can be used to write and modify VoIP applications. This built-in framework for modification encourages customization, one of the reasons open source software is so popular.
15. Twinkle: Linux users have embraced the softphone Twinkle for making VoIP calls through an SIP protocol. Twinkle is a great solution for many users as it provides many, if not more, of the features found in regular telephony including custom ring tones, voice mail, conference calling, and multiple lines. These features, in addition to its open source usability, make Twinkle a popular choice among Linux users.
16. YeaPhone: YeaPhone is unique among open source VoIP systems in that it hopes to take the computer monitor and keyboard completely out of the picture when making VoIP calls, opting instead to use the Yealink USB headset. This makes it more similar to many commercially available phone systems, and a popular choice among users searching for an open source alternative to those systems.

H.323 Clients

H.323 is the traditional protocol for most VoIP systems which has been continually refined with new elements to help improve voice and video quality. These popular VoIP clients make the most of what H.323 is capable of.

17. YATE: The YATE system relies on its ability to adapt to the conditions in which it’s being used. A flexible routing engine allows communications to be made efficiently and cheaply, both often big concerns to businesses when choosing VoIP platforms. It’s easily combined and expanded with other services making it an incredible versatile and successful tool in the VoIP market.
18. FreeSWITCH: FreeSWITCH is “an open source telephony platform designed to facilitate the creation of voice and chat driven products scaling from a soft-phone up to a soft-switch.” This ability to work both as a soft phone and a soft switch depending on the needs of the users makes it an attractive and intriguing option for many searching for VoIP technology. It’s even been touted as a viable alternative to using Asterisk, as many plugins and modules are available that don’t require reworking the main program code.
19. Eikga: Formerly known as GnomeMeeting, Ekiga is an open source VoIP and video conferencing program that was developed for the Linux GNOME platform. It has a relatively simple interface, but gains one major advantage with users in that it works with both the H.323 protocol as well as with SIP, giving it double the functionality for users.
20. OpenPhone: The original goal of OpenPhone was to enable every computer on the planet with phone capabilities. While this lofty goal may still be a ways off from completion, the OpenPhone software is still making strides in that direction. With an active development community, OpenPhone is a great place to find open source inspiration and functionality.
21. XMeeting: Mac users need not despair, there are great open source alternatives for you as well, like XMeeting. XMeeting is the first H.323 compatible video conferencing client for Mac OS X, and not only supports H.323 but SIP as well. This functional versatility has made it a great solution for businesses primarily using Macs but also wanting to make the most of VoIP technology.

IAX Clients

IAX stands for inter-Asterisk exchange and programs using this protocol are used to enable VoIP connections between servers as well as to facilitate client-server communication. Here are a few of the most popular of these applications.

22. IAXComm: IAXComm is a multi-platform softphone that works with Asterisk to allow users to place and receive VoIP calls. With features like music on hold and speakerphone, it is a great addition to an Asterisk system for businesses looking for VoIP technology.
23. Kiax: Kiax relies on the IAX protocol to help it make it friendlier to users behind a NAT, or a router system that rewrites the source and/or destination IP addresses of IP packets as they pass through. Kiax maintains a simple interface that allows users to make calls to an Asterisk server quickly and easily, helping speed the spread of VoIP implementation both in homes and businesses.
24. YakaPhone: YakaPhone is a simple and skinnable softphone. It is often a great solution for businesses looking for VoIP technology that is relatively simple but also easy to customize and use for day to day business. Businesses can even customize the phone skins to reflect company logos and branding, making it a more personalized experience.
25. SFLPhone: For those with busy or especially large offices, SFLPhone is often one of the best IAX options as it was designed to handle high loads of daily phone calls. New partnerships should take it even further into the enterprise sector, as it has been announced that video conferencing is in the works.

PBX and IVR Platforms

PBX, or private branch exchange refers to a the telephone operating systems of a business or office, rather than those established for public use. Part of those systems might include Interactive Voice Response, which allows the computer to detect voice and touch tones to route phone calls to the appropriate menus or locations. These VoIP programs have taken the lead in those technologies.

26. Asterisk: Asterisk is perhaps the greatest open source VoIP success story of them all. It is the leading open source telephony engine and tool kit and is used in thousands of servers and VoIP setups all over the world. What makes it so great? The standard system supports many features available in proprietary PBX system like voice mail, conference calling, interactive voice response, and automatic call distribution but also has the versatility to be adapted and personalized based on business or individual needs.
27. OpenPBX: Developed by Australian company Voicetronix, OpenPBX is a popular solution both with small offices and with large call centers. With features like unlimited voicemail, auto-attendant, automatic call distribution, music on hold and call parking it’s easy to see why. It also has the advantage of highly compact Perl code, meaning it’s very easy to customize and extend.
28. GNU Bayonne: An integral part of GNU telephony, Bayonne offers users technology that is not only free but scalable and customizable as well. Working with the complete suite of GNU enterprise solutions, Bayonne can be an easy way for users to integrate with telephony and provides a great VoIP solution for many.
29. CT Server: CT Server is based on the ccscript language developed by David Sugar for the IVR server Bayonne as well as Perl for other tasks like database lookup. CT Server has been great resource for developers looking for framework for customizing or creating their own PBX quickly and creatively.
30. sipX PBX: One of the main competitors to Asterisk, the sipX PBX and Asterisk are often compared. In contrast with Asterisk’s complete open source approach, sipX has a bit more of a commercial flair, as additional support and plugins can be purchased from the developers website. But sipX, once installed on your system, can provide much of the same functionality and in some cases might even be easier to use.
31. Trixbox: Fast becoming one of the most popular Asterisk based PBX phone systems, Trixbox has seen loads of success in the past few years from businesses and enterprises searching for a VoIP solution. Designed for businesses with anywhere from 2 to 500 employees, the product comes in a few different versions.
32. Evolution PBX: Evolution is another, more commercial application based on the open source server Asterisk. Basic editions of the software are free, however, and can be downloaded from the developers site. Evolution has been instrumental in helping solve one of the major obstacles to many businesses implementing VoIP as it makes integrating existing phone systems with newer VoIP systems easier, making the change much more cost effective for businesses, a key selling point for any VoIP product.
33. CallWeaver: Originally derived from Asterisk, CallWeaver works on many different platforms and with new versions being released regularly it has a growing list of features. CallWeaver was developed as an alternative form of Asterisk that encourages community involvement and employs multiple vendors who drive the project rather than just one working for a single interest. This open-minded approach to open source VoIP has won the program many fans who believe that it’s already better than other versions of Asterisk.

Stacks and Libraries

Stacks and libraries are an integral part of what makes open source such powerful technology. Using these resources, businesses or individuals can develop and refine VoIP systems that work best for their business. These are just a few of these such resources that have had a big impact on VoIP development.

34. OpenSIPStack: OpenSIPStack provides developers with a platform agnostic stack implementation of RFC 3261 so that development can be done in Linux, Solaris, BSD, Darwin and Windows. This versatility has made it an ideal choice for developers wanting to work in a variety of platforms.
35. The GNU oSIP Library: Developers wanting to work with SIP have found just about everything they need in this library. Described as having the aim to “provide multimedia and telecom software developers an easy and powerful interface to initiate and control SIP based sessions in their applications” the GNU oSIP Library can do just that as it includes not only a library but examples of programs that use the oSIP protocol to operate.
36. Twisted: Twisted comes from Twisted Matrix Laboratories and is an “event driven networking engine written in Python.” It supports a variety of protocols ((including HTTP, NNTP, IMAP, SSH, IRC, and FTP) and also has support for SIP, making it ideal for VoIP development.
37. Verona: The Verona Project is an open source VoIP toolkit based on a phone API called Phapi and a minimal user agent called aptly miniua. It is similar to the toolset used in the highly successful OpenWengo software but is modified to reduce dependence on certain libraries, allowing users reliable building blocks for constructing their own VoIP programs.
38. PJSIP: Written in C, PJSIP is an open source protocol stack for SIP. Due to its small footprint, high portability, customizability, and loads of other features its become a popular choice among SIP developers.
39. eXosip: The eXosip library is a common choice among those who want to take the complexity of using the SIP protocol for multimedia session establishment down a notch. eXosip hides it, and makes implementing SIP easier whether you’re using it for VoIP or for something like multiplayer gaming.
40. Vovida SIP: Vovida is a hugely popular place to get VoIP software both to use as is and like this protocol stack, to be used more commonly in further development of VoIP programs. This SIP stack is popular with Linux based developers wanting to embrace this protocol.
41. reSIProcate: Part of SIPFoundry, reSIProcate works in a variety of operating systems including Unix, Windows, Mac OS X and more. The application is well suited and widely used in companies wishing to implement phones, softphones, gateways, proxies, or instant messaging.

Developers

While anyone is able to edit and create parts of open source software, the original programming has to come from somewhere. These are a few developers that have had great success in creating and releasing many of the most popular and widely used VoIP technologies in the open source field today.

42. SIPFoundry: SIPFoundry is a not for profit open source community that aims to support the development and adoption of the SIP protocol. It’s also the home of much of the development of the sipX PBX for Linux, an award winning open source PBX program. The success of the sipX project as well as the increasing popularity of SIP have brought the SIPFoundry to the forefront of the VoIP community.
43. Pingtel: Pingtel’s unique approach to the VoIP market may have a lot to do with their success. Using a system that runs using Linux and the sipX, Pingtel hopes to give business more control over how VoIP is built and used within their communications, something that proprietary software often can’t offer. The company also prides itself on providing reliable support and service for their products, making many business more willing to use them as there is less risk if something goes wrong.
44. Vovida: Vovida is home to numerous SIP protocol stacks to help developers create and innovate new VoIP technologies and programs. Acquired in late 2000 by Cisco systems, this company’s work is well funded and its VOCAL tools and software have helped push VoIP development forward.
45. Sangoma: Sangoma is a Canadian based company that develops both hardware and software based on the open source model, especially that having to do with telephony. While popular in North America, Sangoma is capitalizing on the hotbed of tech activity in Asia by forming a partnership with Vietnamese telephone distributor Dinh Quang. Their extension of open source VoIP software into new and widely used markets made them one of the most successful VoIP open source developers of 2007.
46. Digium: With over a million downloads, Digium is one of the leading providers of Asterisk’s open source PBX software and has been the recipient of several awards for best open source software. With continued growth, and the acquisition of smaller VoIP players like Switchvox, Digium continues to add to its VoIP arsenal and likely will remain at the forefront of VoIP developers in years to come.

Miscellaneous

VoIP provides an opportunity for many different types of open source development to improve and refine systems. Here are a few miscellaneous programs that aren’t directly providing VoIP service, but are having an impact on the technologynonetheless.

47. SIP Thor: SIP Thor is based on P2PSIP technology, and is built so that there is no single point of failure despite a large amount of scalability. With these features as well as quick disaster recovery and reliable service, those looking to start a VoIP reselling venture have found SIP Thor to be a great choice.
48. MobiCents: MobiCents is billed as “the most popular Open Source Service Logic Execution Environment (JSLEE) and SIP Application Server for the Java platform.” MobiCents facilitates the creation of new services, enabling the development of a market oriented and cost effective platform, all the while encouraging developers to continue coming up with new and better ideas.
49. Aradial: For business needing a means to bill minutes used with VoIP Aradial provides a viable open source solution. It’s easy to use servers are highly scalable and feature a plug-in architecture for quicker upgrades. Its low cost and easy adaptability make profit margins higher for businesses reselling VoIP and make it a popular solution.
50. Lintad: Lintad is helping to make VoIP more than just a voice technology. The program provides both fax and voicemail support for VoIP phone systems. While voicemail is nothing new, the fax capabilities are nice addition and one that makes switching to VoIP much less painful for businesses.

By Jessica Hupp

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but when those mistakes are made online by high-profile figures, it’s hard not to stare at the train wreck. Whether you’ve accidentally launched a virus, or given control of your company blog to a stranger, it’s obvious you’ve screwed up big time. Check out these 15 Internet screw-ups that will live in infamy.

1. Dreamhosts’ $7.5 Million Billing Mistake: Due to a “fat-fingered” error, Dreamhost accidentally overbilled almost all of their customers, charging them for nearly a year in hosting fees. Large charges appeared on customers’ credit and debit cards, but Dreamhost promised to make good on refunds, and even said they’d pay for any overdraft fees they caused.
2. iTunes Leaks Stargate Atlantis: On iTunes, Apple offered what it thought was the season premiere of the sci-fi TV show Stargate Atlantis, but actually sold the fourth episode instead. It didn’t take long for the episode to be uploaded onto BitTorrent and other P2P networks, so there was no way out of this screw up. To make up for it, Apple offered the actual season premiere and an iTunes credit for $2. The mistake was caused by a production number mixup.
3. Viacom Issues a Takedown For its Own Pirated Video: In the midst of a copyright battle with YouTube, Viacom revealed themselves as video pirates themselves. They tried to get a clip removed from YouTube, but they hadn’t yet received permission to use the source video in the clip. Viacom even sent a DCMA takedown notice to the owner of the original content, asking him to take down the clip.
4. AOL Releases Search Data for 650,000 Users: In an effort to provide research tools to the academic community, AOL accidentally released search data on more than 650,000 users. Although it was anonymized, it showed searches for murder, incest, and other unpleasantries. You could also find names, Social Security numbers, addresses, and more.
5. Google Deletes Their Official Blog: Google accidentally deleted their official blog, which was picked up by a well-intentioned college student. It could have been used to send out misinformation or even malware.
6. Google Mistakes Own Blog for Spam, Deletes It: Google didn’t learn from past mistakes. Blogger’s spam classifier accidentally marked the Custom Search Blog as spam, the bloggers overlooked the notification they received, and the blog was disabled as a result. This made the URL available to the general public, and was squatted by a person named Srikanth.
7. Nevada Governor Accidentally Posts Outlook Password: On the Governor of Nevada’s website, an instruction guide was posted that told aides how to send out an email on behalf of the governor. This of course included his email, which was a not-very-secure combination of his first and last names. The files were quickly taken down, but still available for some time through Google’s cache.
8. Google’s Spider Deletes a Website: One of the website’s users accidentally left an “edit” hyperlink open-and somehow copied this on to every page-which allowed deletion, and the Google spider found these pages, which consequently deleted them. They were able to restore the site with backups, and resolved to never copy and paste content again.
9. Capcom Links to Hardcore Porn: On the game box for Capcom’s Killer 7, the official URL is listed as www.killer7.com, which is a hardcore porn site. The site should have been listed as www.killer-7.com. Apparently, the porn site was originally registered to Capcom and was the official site when the game was released, but they lost the URL.
10. The Morris Worm: Although the Mooris Worm gave Robert Tappan Morris fame as a hacker, it was actually one big mistake. His intention was to use the worm to see how large the Internet was, but things went bad when the work replicated itself excessively and slowed down computers.
11. Blogger Can’t Quit AOL: This blogger taped his conversation with AOL in which they did just about everything possible to keep him from canceling his account.
12. The Department of Homeland Security Fails its Own Cyber Attack: Homeland Security simulated a cyber attack, called Operation Cyber Storm, and revealed that we’d fare pretty poorly.
13. Best Buy’s Secret Website: A few customers have found that Best Buy’s in-store website reflects higher prices than the one widely available on the Internet. This is apparently an attempt to convince customers that their in-store price reflects any web specials they may be offering. They are identical, except for the prices.
14. Symantec Kills the CyberSitter: In a Symantec Security Response update, a program called CyberSitter was tagged as a virus. This led to a number of customers losing both their operating systems and Internet access, including schools and libraries.
15. BBC Mistakes Cabbie for Internet Download Expert: A BBC reporter thought she was interviewing Guy Kewney, editor of Newswireless.net, but she was actually interviewing a local cabbie. In this case of mistaken identity, the men looked nothing alike, and Mr. Kewney actually saw the taxi driver being introduced under his name. Although the driver knew nothing about the main topics of Apple, online music, or the Beatles, he said he felt the interview went well, “but it was a bit rushed.

By Christina Laun

It shouldn’t be any surprise to those used to the easy and flexible functionality of Google’s products that Google Maps is good for a lot more than mapping the quickest route on your next road trip. Some uses of the technology are just for fun, but there are also many practical, real-life applications that can make your life on and off the Internet easier. From finding a place to park at the airport to mapping your latest family photos, here are a few unusual ways to use Google Maps.

Travel Information

Google Maps is great for getting directions to just about anywhere, but it can also be used to get all kinds of travel information on distances, travel times, and where to stop for gas.

1. Check time anywhere in the world. If you’re traveling across multiple time zones on your next trip you can find out the time in your destination with this Google Maps tool called Qlock. Mouse over the map or enter a location to find out the time of any city in the world.
2. Find airport parking. Find out where to leave your car on your next long trip. Enter your departure airport and find out where you’ll be able to leave your car, how far from the airport the lot is, and how much it will cost you a day.
3. Avoid traffic jams. Help make your daily commute or road trip smoother and less stressful by checking out the traffic situation before you depart. Enter your city and you’ll be able to see what highways are backed up and which are clear so you can adjust your route accordingly.
4. Find red light cameras. Speed demons can help prevent getting a hefty ticket with this online application. Simply select a regional map and the program will give you the locations of all the red light cameras in your area so you can know where to keep your speed in check.
5. Get the cheapest gas. Similar to popular gas finders like GasBuddy, this Google Maps powered program takes your address and gives you the locations of the cheapest gas in your area so you can save a bundle on commuter and travel costs.
6. Convert currency. This mapping program allows you to click on a location and get the conversion rate of that country’s currency with that of other large countries. You’ll also be able to get the local time and basic information about the location.
7. Find a ski resort. If you’re looking to find the perfect snowy destination for your next getaway look no further than this handy map-based tool called Ski Bonk. You can see what ski resorts are located in certain areas, if they’re open and what the conditions and snow situation is like for each.
8. Track a flight. Whether you’re tracking the flight of a relative or friend you’re waiting to arrive or making sure your own flight will be on time you can find the information you need with this Google Maps tool called FlightStats. Just enter your flight information into the tool and get started tracking.
9. Calculate cab fare. Input your starting and ending points and you can get an estimate on taxi fare including tip for several major cities in the US and Canada. It can be a great way to get an estimate for vacation expenses or to know how much to take out of the ATM for a night out.
10. Get flight status information. Get up to date travel information with this tool from Orbitz. Use the map to select your city and get information on delays for arrivals and departures. Users can also sign up to get updates sent directly to their phones.
11. Find information on your destination. This application combines the power of Google Maps with the information of wikis. Find loads of information on locations all over the world so you can make the most of your next trip whether it’s down the block or around the world.

Just for Fun

Here are a few fun ways you can experiment with using Google Maps.

12. Make a map out of any photo. Have an aerial photo of a battle site or a scan of an ancient map? Turn them into interactive digital maps with this program. You’ll be able to add markers that will give viewers important information, be able to zoom in and out, and embed the photos into many other webpages.
13. Add your photos to a map. Panaramio allows users to add their photos to a map of a location they’ve been to. Users can attach photos of their last family trip to a map of that destination to add perspective to the trip and share them with people all over the world.
14. Check out the other side of the world. Ever wonder if you’d be able to reach China if you started digging in your backyard? Now you can find out just what lies on the other side of the earth with this mapping application.
15. See the world at night. Maps of the world can be just as interesting at night as users will learn from this mapping application. Check out the lights from the densely populated areas of the world or the intense darkness of the desert and antarctic regions.
16. Look at the clouds over earth. Looking at clouds isn’t just for lazy afternoons. Now you can check out the cloud cover any time of the day with this mapping tool.
17. Map out movie filming locations. Cinephiles will enjoy this map-based tool. With Moviemappr, users will be able to see what movies were filmed in their city and even where certain scenes were shot.
18. Explore biblical locations. Even nonreligious types can appreciate this tool, which can help map up present day locations with historical places in the Bible. Users just select a section from the Bible and any applicable locations will be laid out on the map so you can see how they relate.
19. Pinpoint the world’s tallest buildings. Love architecture? Take a trip around the world to see some of the biggest buildings in the world. From the Petronas Towers in Malaysia to the Sears Tower in Chicago, this map covers the big ten.
20. Learn about the 7 Wonders of the World. Explore the world through this map, which lists and maps many different types of seven wonders. From the traditional 7 ancient wonders to the 7 underwater wonders users will be able to see the biggest and most beautiful places in the world.
21. See where UFOs have been sighted. Think you saw an alien visit in your own backyard? Check out this map to see where other sightings have been and even add your own to the mix. Users can also access the program from Google Earth for worldwide coverage on UFO sightings.

Daily Life

Want to streamline your daily routines or find the best location for just about anything? Try out these tips using Google Maps.

22. Measure your walking or running route. Find out how far you’re going on your daily jog with this handy online tool. Enter your path and the program will give you your distance, how many calories you’ve burned, and even saves your path for you.
23. Find a job. Whether you’re looking for a job in your current city or hoping to relocate, this mapping application can help you find employment no matter where you are. Enter the field you’re interested in as well the location and you’ll get a list of job openings in your area.
24. Rent an apartment. Have a neighborhood you’d like to move to but not sure what’s available? Find apartment listings with this Google Maps-based tool. Enter your city and price-range and you’ll get hundreds of listings at your fingertips.
25. Locate a nearby mailbox. Next time you need to mail something out, use this handy mapping tool to help you find out where the closest post office box is in relation to where you live.
26. Find a WiFi hotspot. It can be incredibly frustrating to not be able to connect to the Internet when you need to use it. With this convenient mapping app you’ll be able to figure out the best locations to connect anywhere you’ll be.
27. Align your satellite dish. You didn’t pay for that satellite dish to get crappy reception. This online tool can help make sure your dish is pointed in the right direction for maximum reception no matter where you live.
28. Track a package. Follow the route of packages you have coming to you from DHL, UPS, the USPS, and Fed Ex. Simply enter your tracking number and you can watch as your purchases get closer to your doorstep.
29. Shop for real estate on eBay. Find a great deal on your next home through this Real Estate Auctions and Google Maps based site. Choose a city or a state to get available properties in your area of interest.
30. Get the latest news on your area. Want to know what’s going on in your neighborhood? Enter your zip code and you can instantly get weather, traffic, news and even movie times for your area.
31. Find a mid-point to meet up. Everyone has struggled to find a mid-point to meet up with a friend at one time or another. With this map tool you can enter your and your friend’s location to find an acceptable place to meet up.

Entertainment

If you’re tired of the same old places to eat or play golf, try using Google Maps to help you find new and exciting locales.

32. Find a brewery anywhere in the world. You can find fresh brew locations in 8 countries with this Google Maps based tool. You’ll also find city maps for several large cities so you can find a beer just about anywhere.
33. Get information on concerts. Lovers of live music will appreciate this Google Maps tool called gruvr. Users can pinpoint shows and concerts in their area within the next few days and click to get more information about the artists and venues. It’s also possible to follow the route of your favorite band or artist all over the world.
34. Check out your neighborhood. Find out the “walkscore” of your apartment or house with this mapping tool. Put in your address and you can find out what restaurants, grocery stores, bars, libraries, gyms, parks and more are within walking distance of your location. You may discover new places you never noticed before.
35. Grab some fast food. Find the quickest food in your neighborhood or work area with this mapping tool. Simply select a state and city and you can find the locations of over ten different fast food chains.
36. Locate wineries in the US. If you like to spend your weekends sipping wine in a countryside vineyard you can find the closest ones to your home or where you’ll be spending your vacation with this mapping tool. You’ll be able to find locations, events, and even set up your own tour.
37. Figure out where to do extreme sports. For the adrenaline junkies out there, this mapping application can be the ideal way to find out where to go. Maps locate places to skate, snowboard and bike all over the world.
38. Find a restaurant. Find a new place to have dinner or lunch with this mapping tool called toEat. Enter your location and the type or name of the restaurant and you’ll find loads of listings in your area.
39. Golf on a new course. Break out of your golfing rut and find a new course with this tool from Golf Bonk. Enter your location and you’ll get listings of the courses nearest to you.

Miscellaneous

Whether you’re exploring your city or just like messing around on the Internet, here are a few more ways you can use Google Maps that you may not have thought of.

40. Look up a U.S. zip code. Ever wonder where the zip code boundaries lie? You can find out with this easy-to-use mapping tool. You’ll see where your area lies and what zip codes surround it.
41. Map your blog and website visitors. You can find out where visitors to your website are coming from with this useful application using Google Maps. Called Satisfy, the program will allow you to map your visitors after registering and inputting the address of your site.
42. Measure area on a map. If for some reason you need to measure the area of any geographic area, you can with this tool. Enter the boundaries of the area you want to measure and the mapping program will do the rest.
43. Find out your elevation. If you’re curious about the elevation of your location you can find out with this Google-powered tool.
44. Map out your wedding. Afraid guests will get lost driving from your ceremony to your reception? Use Wedding Mapper to create a guide for your guests or even to find wedding resources in your area.
45. Plan and map a conference call. Make scheduling an international conference call easier than ever with EasyTZ. Choose your locations, schedule a time, and see what the time will be in each location.
46. Find out where it’s daylight. Want to know where in the world it’s night or day? Use this tool to see where the sun is up or where it’s still time to curl up under the covers.
47. Track terrorism and suspicious events. Keep up on world events with this mapping tool. You’ll see icons on locations around the world letting you know about incdents like bomb threats, suicide bombings, and even pirate activity.
48. Map presidential campaign contributions. Political junkies can track the financial situations of their favorite candidates with this map-based tool. Choose a city to see how much money it’s generated from each candidate or run a search for a particular contributor.
49. Link up Wikipedia articles with their location. Combine your love of Wikipedia and Google Maps with Placeopedia. Users can link wikis with their corresponding locations on the map, see already linked articles, and even get random articles to read.
50. Make your own map. So you think these tools are useful but have some great ideas for Google Maps of your own? This tool can help you create interactive maps of your own to use and share with others.

By Jessica Hupp

If you like to check out porn, but would prefer not to pick up nasty viruses, security breaches, and embarassing history, this guide is for you. You’ll learn about some of the best tools and resources available to keep your system clean and safe while you’re busy getting dirty. These aren’t just for horn dogs, either: they’re great for anyone who is concerned about privacy and security, or who heavily browses the Internet, porn or otherwise.

Browsers

These browsers are the foundation for safe and clean browsing.

1. Mozilla Firefox: This browser’s full of privacy and safety features, and we’ve highlighted a number of useful add-ons for the browser here as well.
2. Safari: If you’re on a Mac, you can take advantage of Safari’s Private Browsing mode, which has been jokingly called “Porn Mode.”
3. Opera: Opera has lots of porn privacy and security features, like the ability to delete history, pop-up blocking, and tight code.

History

Don’t leave little reminders of your afternoon delight — cover your tracks with these tools.

4. Eraser: If you’re getting rid of an old hard drive full of porn, wipe it clean with Eraser, and you won’t have to worry about the drive’s new owner checking out your skin flicks.
5. ScrubXP: Clean your temporary files and registry keys with this handy tool.
6. Stealther: Check out porn without worrying about leaving a trail using this add-on that temporarily disables history items, cookies, downloaded files, and more.
7. CCleaner: This freeware makes it easy to cover your tracks, allowing you to choose what you want to delete and what to keep.
8. DeleteOnClick: Use DeleteOnClick to permanently wipe files from your Windows hard drive.
9. Incinerator: Don’t just delete porn from your Mac — incinerate it with this souped-up trash can.
10. Window Washer: Use Window Washer to erase your tracks.
11. Distrust: Get Distrust’s private browsing to remove history, cache, and cookies.
12. BCWipe: Using BCWipe, you can ensure that any naughty files you’ve trashed really get deleted.
13. Permanent Eraser: Make sure you’re really deleting your Mac’s porn files with Permanent Eraser.
14. Evidence Eliminator: Make sure your computer is completely wiped of porn evidence with this tool.

Surfing Transmitted Diseases

Rid yourself of spyware, viruses, and other nasties with these tools.

15. Ad-Aware: Scrub your computer of any malware you’ve picked up with Ad-Aware.
16. KeyScrambler: With this tool, you can encrypt your keystrokes to protect your information from keyloggers.
17. SpywareBlaster: Prevent spyware from installing itself on your computer with SpywareBlaster.
18. Trust-No-Exe: Keep unauthorized executables from running with this cool tool.
19. ThreatFire: Get real-time monitoring of spyware with ThreatFire.
20. Kapersky Internet Security: This program will detect and eliminate viruses and trojans.
21. ClamWin: This free antivirus program is great for zapping viruses.
22. suDown: By using suDown, any program that makes it past your other blockades will be greeted with very few privileges, making the possibility of doing harm quite low.
23. Spybot Search & Destroy: With Spybot Search & Destroy, you can zap spyware and cover your web usage tracks at the same time.
24. Dr. Web Anti-Virus Link Checker: Check out files before you download them with this link checker.
25. AVG Anti-Virus: With AVG, you can get real-time protection against sneaky viruses.
26. SafeDownload: Scan files for viruses on the fly with this tool.
27. The Cleaner: Seek out trojans on your computer with this program.
28. Avast!: With Avast!, you’ll enjoy protection, safeguards, and more tools to fight viruses.

Privacy

Keep your personal business safe from loved ones and enterprising pornography scammers alike by using these privacy tools.

29. Add N Edit Cookies: Take Firefox’s cookie capability a step futher, and edit cookies with this add-on.
30. Del.icio.us Private Saving: If you want to bookmark your favorite porn sites, but don’t quite know where to do that, check out Del.icio.us’s private bookmarking feature.
31. TabRenamizer: Have you got some nosy person checking out the names of your tabs? Keep them in the dark by renaming them.
32. PrivacyView: Encrypt and hide your naughty activities with this tool that covers temporary files, cookies, favorites, and history.
33. HideWin: Use HideWin to hide selected windows fast.
34. Geek Superhero: With this program, you can protect your PC’s settings, block popups, and prevent tracking.
35. CookieSafe: Use this add-on to get super-easy control of your cookie permissions.
36. hideBad: With the click of a button, hideBad saves, closes and covers up your browsing session with your default homepage, so it’s perfect for keeping your porn sessions secret.
37. HTTP-to-HTTPS Redirector: By using https, you’ll be able to scramble your data, so use this redirector to set your favorite porn site to use https.
38. Privorites: Keep a list of your favorite porn sites secret from prying eyes with this locked bookmarks application.
39. Page Title Eraser: With this extension, you’ll be able to wipe out the title and icon of selected tabs.
40. workFRIENDLY: This browser proxy will turn any webpage into something that looks like a Word document. You won’t be able to see images, so it’s best used for text-heavy porn sites.

Anonymity

Keep your porn activities secret using these anonymity tools.

41. 10 Minute Mail: Get a disposable address that only lasts 10 minutes with this service.
42. TrackMeNot: Protect yourself agains search data profiling using TrackMeNot.
43. PrivateProxy: With this anonymous proxy server, you can hide your IP address and keep your ISP in the dark about your addiction.
44. Googlonymous: Don’t want Google to know you’re checking out skin? Do your search through Googlonymous, and your IP address with show up as theirs.
45. HideMyIP: Use this software to keep your IP address anonymous.
46. OperaTor: OperaTor makes it easy to surf anonymously, and can even be loaded onto a portable drive for anonymity anywhere.
47. TrashMail.net: Don’t share your real email with porn sites. Set up a trash email account with TrashMail.
48. TorPark: Put TorPark on your USB thumb drive to check out your skin flicks anonymously on your computer or even someone else’s.
49. Free Web Proxies: On this site, you can find over 5,000 proxies to use.
50. SocksCap: Bring socks proxy privacy to any IP client with SocksCap.
51. BugMeNot: If you’d rather not set up a login and share your personal information, use BugMeNot to get logged in with a user name and password that’s been shared by another user.
52. Anonymization Toolbar: With this toolbar, you’ll be able to surf anonymously and clear sensitive data.
53. Temporary Inbox: Create a disposable email address for registration using this add-on.
54. PhProxy: Stay anonymous in Firefox with this add-on.

Security

Use these tools to stay safe and clean.

55. TrueCrypt: Use a TrueCrypt partition to encrypt your sensitive porn files.
56. PC Tools Firewall Plus: With this freeware, you can control your network traffic and keep an eye on your applications.
57. NoScript: This Firefox add-on protects you by disabling any JavaScript until you expressly authorize it.
58. Scandoo: With Scandoo, you can get a heads-up about malicious websites, and even search without disclosing your IP address.
59. LinkScanner Lite: Use LinkScanner Lite to detect threats like phishing, malicious content, and software exploits
60. Jetico Personal Firewall: For a great rule-based firewall, check out Jetico.
61. Phish Tank SiteChecker: Find out if a site is legit by putting the power of PhishTank in your Firefox browser.
62. Redirect Remover: Find out where you’re really being taken with this add-on.
63. OpenDNS: OpenDNS blocks phishing sites, and can be customized to block even more.
64. TrustToolbar: Install the TrustToolbar to verify that you’re really visiting the sites you think you are.
65. PhishTank: Check out this resource to find suspected phishers and submit your own.
66. WOT: Find out how much others trust a website to avoid phishers and more.
67. BestCrypt: Store both your porn and confidential data in a safe place with BestCrypt.
68. Link Alert: With this add-on, your cursor will change to let you know if you’re opening a webpage, file, or anything else.
69. Comodo Firewall: Set up a firewall to protect yourself from hackers, spyware, indentity theft, and more.
70. PGP: Use PGP for all of your encryption needs.
71. VeriSign EV Green Bar Extension: Get a clear look at SSL servers with VeriSign, thawte, or Geotrust certificates using this add-on.
72. AppArmor: Make your Ubutu security even better by restricting access to only what’s required.
73. Finjan SecureBrowsing: Find out what’s hiding behind search results, ads, and more with Finjan SecureBrowsing.

Tutorials

Get detailed instructions for safe porn browsing with these tutorials.

74. Prevent Boss From Snooping On Your Google Search Queries: Check out this guide from Digital Inspiration that offers a few suggestions for keeping your Google searches in the dark.
75. Virus-proof your PC in 20 minutes, for free: Protect your computer with this easy guide from Slate.
76. How Do I Remove the Documents Item on My Start Menu?: Find out how to erase your recently-accessed documents with this tutorial.
77. How to Delete Your Usage History Tracks in Windows: This guide will walk you through the steps of erasing search history, cookies, and other goodies you’d rather not leave behind.
78. How to Anonymize Your Search History: Learn how to keep your search history private with this guide from BoingBoing.
79. Stop Firefox From Tracking Downloads: If you’ve just downloaded “Big Juicy Butts IV,” learn how to hide your secret from the next person to download a file on your browser.
80. How to Hide Your Porn: Read this tutorial to learn how to keep sensitive files safe from prying eyes.
81. Do-it-Yourself Internet Anonymity: Check out this article for a run down of the various ways you can make yourself anonymous online.
82. How to Stop Google from Recording Your Search Habits: Follow this guide to get Google anonymity.
83. Hack Attack: Bolster Your Browsing Privacy at Work: Lifehacker’s guide to browser privacy offers tips that help you boost privacy anywhere.
84. Block Third-Party Cookies in IE7: Use this tutorial to learn how to reject cookies for ads and more.
85. How to Not Get Caught Looking at Porn: This how-to guide has a few helpful tips for hiding your porn addiction.
86. Opera-Naked Joy of Surfing: In this resource, you’ll learn about great security methods and more for Opera.
87. How to Create a Secured and Locked Folder in Windows XP: Follow this tutorial to learn how to hide data quick and easy.
88. Tips For Safe Porn Surfing: Learn the signs of a porn-infested computer and what you can do about it with this resource.
89. Kit: Protect Your PC From Viruses for Cheap: Follow this tutorial from Lifehacker for a clean PC on the cheap.
90. Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer: This Microsoft document will walk you through the process of using IE’s pop-up blocker.
91. I Will Keep My Mac Safe From Other Users: Follow these tips for securing your Mac.
92. Anti-Phishing Working Group: Consumer Advice: This document has lots of great tips for preventing phishing.
93. Quick Tip: Empty Internet Explorer 7 Cache When Browser is Closed: Follow this tutorial to learn how to clear your cache at the end of your session.
94. Pornzilla: Check out this site to learn about settings and extensions that are great for porn security and more.

Think of the Children

After you’ve gone to a lot of trouble to keep your computer’s nose clean, keep your punk kids from ruining everything with these resources. Oh, and of course, prevent them from scarring their innocent minds.

95. FoxFilter: Use FoxFilter to block access to specific websites, allowing the user to view them only with a password.
96. BumperCar: This browser for Mac was made just for kids.
97. CYBERsitter: Check out this content management program to restrict access to objectionable sites.
98. ScrubIT: Block porn at the server level with this handy tool.
99. ProCon Latte: This add-on filters pages with explicit content based on their text.
100. Naomi: This program will shut down your browser if Junior stumbles upon some porn.

Email marketing isn’t an easy communication method to master. You have to worry about spam, strategic timing, and finding the perfect pitch to resonate with readers. Fortunately, there’s a plethora of advice and tools specifically designed for email marketers, and we’ve compiled some of the best here. From design to deliverability, these resources have got you covered.

Email Marketing Packages

These packages offer an all-in-one solution for email marketing needs.

1. Mail Chimp: Send simple, professional HTML emails will full tracking and other great tools using Mail Chimp.
2. Campaigner: Launch a permission-based marketing email campaign using Campaigner, and you’ll get access to a great dashboard, free seminars, and more.
3. iContact: Create and manage email letters, blogs, feeds, autoresponders and more with iContact.
4. Blue Sky Factory: Blue Sky Factory manages email campaigns from design and copywriting to delivery and analytics.

Testing

Identify problems and stay on top of the way your design renders with these tools.

5. Inbox Inspector: Use this tool from Mail Chimp to seek out problems in any email you’ve sent.
6. EmailAdvisor: Get a snapshot of what your email looks like in a number of different email clients.
7. Email Marketing Benchmark Guide 2008: This independent metrics report covers heatmaps, deliverability, and more.
8. Campaign Monitor: With this service, you can test your email against different displays and spam filters.
9. EmailStatCenter: Check out the metrics at EmailStatCenter to get the lowdown on frequency, conversions, and more.
10. eDesign Optimizer: Test our your email in different programs and validate your HTML with eDesign Optimizer.
11. Post Campaign Checklist: Reflect on your email campaign and learn for next time using this checklist.
12. Internet Retailer Survey: A Missed Message: Find out why email marketing these days isn’t hitting home and what you can do to improve it.
13. How to Optimize Your Email Marketing Campaigns Through Testing: This tutorial walks you through testing for optimization.
14. Habeas: Habeas uses a rendering tool to make sure your email design holds up against services and readers.
15. Litmus: With Litmus, you can take a look at how your email will look in a number of different mail services.
16. Return Path: Test your design with services and readers using Return Path.

Analytics & Evaluation

With these resources, you’ll learn how to perfect your methods for measuring email marketing success.

17. Email Open Rates Guide: Learn how to evaluate your email open rates with this guide.
18. Integrating Email Marketing and Web Analytics: Take a look at what can be achieved when you combine website metrics with email campaigns.
19. Misinterpreting Email Marketing Statistics: Don’t let your statistics fool you-get set straight with this article.
20. Email Marketing: What to Measure: This tutorial runs down some of the numbers you should be looking into.
21. Email Chickens and Eggs: Heed this warning to be careful about comparing subscribers and non-subscribers.
22. Looking Beyond Open Rates: Look past just open rates to measure your success, and find out what else you should be concerned with in this article.
23. Grow Your Own Case Study: This tutorial runs down methods for creating your own benchmarks, testing, and more.
24. Ideas for Measuring Email Newsletter Success: Check out this post for great ideas on measuring reach and open rates.
25. Email Marketing Formulas: Take a look at the indicators for email success and learn how to calculate them with this guide.
26. Beyond the Open Rate: Metrics That Matter: Make sure you’re covering these key metrics.

Deliverability & Reputation

Use these services to stay on top of the various reasons why your emails aren’t going through.

27. Accucast Deliverability Services: Predict and correct problems with design, filtering, and blocking with this service.
28. Blacklisted IP: Stay on top of your IP addresses and find out when your IP lands on a blacklist or blocklist.
29. MX Toolbox Blacklist Check: Use this check to test your mail server IP address against 147 email blacklists.
30. Your E-Mail Is Blacklisted. Now What?: This tutorial runs down the steps you should take to get off of blacklists.
31. Between “Bounced” and “Delivered”: Learn why you should expand the definition of your delivery rates in this article.
32. How to Deliver Mail to AOL: Take these steps to make sure your email to AOL customers goes through.
33. RepCheck: This email blacklist monitoring service stays on top of the reputation of your email server and site domain.
34. Blacklist.ie: This search offers an easy way to check if your IP address is on any Irish blacklists.
35. Designing B2B Email for Deliverability: Get tips on coding, design, and testing in this article.
36. Delivery Monitor: Find out if your email is getting delivered, and keep an eye on blacklists with Delivery Monitor.

Design

Check out these tools and best practices to optimize the design of your email campaigns.

37. Image Links Versus Text Links: Consider whether you should use text, image, or HTML links.
38. Great Tips on Email Creative: Learn about best practices in email design, including results from eye tracking studies, in this blog post.
39. Email Design Insights From David Grenier: Get tips, mistakes, and easy ways to amp up your design in this interview.
40. Sometimes Less Can Be More Effective: This article takes a look at design guidelines and simplification.
41. Outlook 2007 and HTML Design: Get the lowdown on HTML emails in the new Outlook from this blog post.
42. But How Will It Look On My BlackBerry?: Learn how to design for handhelds with this article.
43. Seven Steps to a Better Template: Use these tips to redesign your template and avoid getting blocked, blacklisted, and bounced.
44. Designing Text Emails: Follow these basic rules to make sure your text emails display properly.
45. Email Creative Critical Analysis: Learn how to critically analyze email design with this advice.
46. Who Cares About Plain Text?: Read this article to find out why it’s important not to skimp on a plain text version of your email.
47. URL Design: Take a look at the details of your URLs to get better email responses.
48. Don’t Design-or Redesign-Your Email Without Reading This: This guide offers a quick and effective checklist for email campaign design.

Spam

Avoid being branded as a spammer and learn how to work with spam filters with these resources.

49. Don’t Be An Accidental Spammer: Read this guide to learn what steps you should take to avoid becoming an accidental spammer.
50. How Spam Filters Work (and how to avoid them): Learn how to get around spam filters with this guide.
51. Avoid the Spam Filter: Follow these tips to make sure your legitimate email isn’t stopped by a spam filter.
52. Consumer Attitudes to Spam: Read this report to find out what people think of spam and understand how it affects their perception of your messages.
53. Prevent False Spam Complaints: Follow these tips for avoiding false spam complaints.
54. ContentChecker: This anti-spam utility alerts you to spam red flags before you send your message.

Mailing Lists

Get advice for building and perfecting your communication base here.

55. Mailing Lists: Why Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better: Read this blog post to consider the benefits of pruning your email list.
56. Dos and Don’ts of Opt-in List Building: Read this article to learn about 5 things you should do and 5 things you should avoid.
57. 28 Ways to Build Permission-Based Email Lists: Use these strategies to boost up your email lists.
58. To Double Opt-In Or Not: Consider the advantages and disadvantages of offering double opt-in on your lists.
59. 9 Things to Go in a List Welcome Message: Take a look at this article to understand what needs to be in your list welcome message.
60. Email or Name Squeeze Pages-Conversion Rate Analysis: Find out whether or not a “name squeeze” strategy works for email list building.
61. Customer Email List Segmentation: In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to send campaigns to targeted subgroups of your email list.
62. Building a Quality Email List: Follow these steps to build your own high-quality email list.

Subject Line

Learn how to create a subject line readers will pay attention to, and thoughfully consider the impact this important piece of communication has on your campaign.

63. Subject Lines: What’s The Story?: In this article, you’ll get an introduction to subject lines and understand the reactions they create.
64. Study: Best and Worst Subject Lines by Open Rate: This study compares over 40 million email subject lines and ranks 20 of the best and 20 of the worst.
65. Is There a Best Email Subject Line or Send Time?: This article recommends lots of testing to get subjects and timing right.
66. How Do You Build Urgency?: In this article, you’ll learn how to build urgency through your email’s subject line.
67. Email Subject Lines: 15 Rules to Write Them Right: For advice on the best fifty characters for your campaign, check out this resource.
68. Best Practices in Writing Email Subject Lines: Learn about three words to avoid in your subject line, and more great tips in this advice article.
69. 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Writing Subject Lines For Your Emails: Get a checklist and tips for writing a good subject line in this report.
70. How Spammy Subject Lines Hurt Delivery: This article considers the consequences of a spammy subject line.
71. Email Subject Lines That Work: This article runs down a number of factors and considers whether they scream spam or not.
72. Targeted Email Marketing: Put a Colon in Your Subject: Use this strategy to put the most important keywords in the front of your subject line.
73. 7 Tips for Writing Better Email Subject Lines: Improve your subject lines with this helpful resource.

Timing & Frequency

Find the sweet spot for timing your emails with the advice and tools here.

74. Frequency Caps Are Critical: Avoid customer email fatigue by limiting the amount of emails they receive from different sectors of your organization.
75. Nearly 1/3 of Opens Occur in First Hour: Learn all about best practices in timing with this guide.
76. How Much Email is Too Much?: Go beyond simple timing and consider the frequency of your emails with this resource.
77. ListMailPRO: Managed timed emails and responses with this list management tool.
78. Individual Recipient Send Timing: Take a look at the advantage of sending messages on individual timers in this post.
79. Wondering Which Day to Send Your Emails On?: This article discusses a few thoughts on the subject of timing.
80. The Quick and the Dead: Learn why it’s important to avoid delaying emails after a subscriber’s initial signup.
81. Three Strategies to Find the Right Frequency: Read this article to get guidance on building a good frequency strategy.
82. Insights on the Worst-Day-to-Send: Find out what one email marketer learned by sending out an email on New Year’s Day.
83. The Right Time to Send Email Marketing: This article highlights the factors you should look for in timing your messages.

Conversion

Get advice for increasing the effectiveness of