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Inbox2 Desktop Combines and Task-ifies Your Email and Social Networks [Downloads]

Windows: Like its original webapp, the Inbox2 beta for Windows does a great job of combining your email, Twitter, Facebook, and other social messages into one sortable stream. It also respects your email labels and stars and adds simple task management tools.

Which Social Network Is Right For You? [Lifehacker Explains]

Between Twitter, Facebook, and Google's new social networking tool, Buzz, it's hard to turn a corner without running into another social network. But how do you know which networking tool fits you best? We're here—with big charts and all—to help.

Fav4.org Is a Dead Simple but Very Attractive Start Page [Start Page]

Start pages are a dime a dozen, but considering how many times you open a new tab every day, it's nice to have something attractive to look at. Web site Fav4.org is a minimal start page that's easy on the eyes.

Official AIM App Also Brings Facebook Chat to Android [Downloads]

Android: Got an Android phone? Got contacts on AOL Instant Messenger, or chatty friends on Facebook? AIM now has an official chat client in the Android Market, one that can run in the background and connect to Facebook and Twitter too.

TweetDeck Updates with YouTube and Flickr Support, Improved Column Navigation [Updates]

Windows/Mac/Linux (with Adobe Air): TweetDeck—most popular Twitter client among Lifehacker readers—just released an update to version 0.33, bringing with it more support for viewing media inline without opening a page in your browser (including YouTube videos and Flickr images) and a nice new column navigation tool. Sound good?

Twitter Reactions Shows What the Twitterverse is Saying About That Web Page [Downloads]

Chrome: If you've ever wanted to see what people are saying about a web page you're visiting beyond the site's own comments, Chrome extension Twitter Reactions will show you the most recent tweets that are talking about the page.

Party Booth is a Great Excuse to Bust Out the Webcam [Friday Fun]

Windows/Mac/Linux (AIR): It's always fun to throw a party and let your guests get goofy with a camera. Free photo app Party Booth creates photo-booth-style picture strips from a webcam, and can automatically upload them to Facebook, Twitter, or other services.

Shorten URLs with a Quick Keyboard Shortcut in Windows [Keyboard Shortcuts]

We recently showed you how to add Bit.ly URL shortening to Quicksilver, and now reader Kevin has made an AutoHotkey script so Windows users can enjoy quick, keyboard-based URL shortening.

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