If you're reading this post, it means you somehow survived the Mayan apocalypse. We offer you our sincerest congratulations.
Just so you know, a lot has happened while you were hiding out down in that bomb shelter. If you're looking to get back up to speed, you've come to the right place.
While you were hiding, we at Mashable spent the past week checking out the newest and neatest in the tech world. As a courtesy, we've rounded all our most usable posts up for you.
The list that follows includes not only the latest gadgets and apps, but also spans social media updates, online business advice and digital resources for your everyday life. For everything you need and a some more cool stuff too, read on.
Editor's Picks
Want to Learn Anything? Use This Site
Non-profit Khan Academy's goal is to make informative content readily accessible by anyone. And it's already changing people's lives worldwide.
16 Things You Forgot Happened in 2012
As we reflect on 2012, don't forget about the small but important stories from this year that easily escape our memories.
Redbox Instant Opens Invites, Prepares for Netflix Face-Off
Redbox Instant by Verizon has started letting people register for an access code to use the $8-per-month unlimited streaming movies service.
How to Build Your Family Tree on the Web
Researching your family tree seems as easy as conducting a Google search, but there's actually much more work and fact-checking involved if you want to do it right.
12 Apps You Need to Survive the Holidays
Here's a list of important holiday apps you'll need this holiday season.
Gift of the Day
A Netflix Subscription Will Please Anyone on Your Gift List
It doesn't matter if you're buying for your mother, younger brother or friend because the online streaming website has something for everyone.
This $35 Computer Is an Interactive Gift for Geeky Kids
For the programmer-to-be in your life, the $35 Raspberry Pi is a big deal in a small package.
Give an iTunes Gift Card to Your Most Choosy Chum
Give the gift of everything with the iTunes Gift Card. Redeemable for music, books, movies, TV shows and more.
Give the Gift of Unlimited Video Games This Holiday Season
For a last minute gift idea for the gamer in your life, check out GameFly, the video game version of Netflix.
For more tech gift suggestions, visit Mashable's Gift of the Day topic page.
Social Media
5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
There's poop on the moon.
Tumblr Editor Picks Best GIFs of the Year
Tumblr Editorial Director Christopher Price shares his top 10 favorite original GIFs from this year.
YouTube Releases Video Recording App for iOS
YouTube has introduced YouTube Capture, an app designed to let you shoot videos and share them on social networks.
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down
You've probably heard the phrase "fiscal cliff" tossed around over the past few months. But what does it really mean? These YouTube videos break it down.
GifBoom's 15 Coolest GIFs of 2012
GifBoom shared the 15 coolest orignal GIFs shared on the app in 2012. Time to get GIF-fy with it, Internet.
5 Free Alternatives to Instagram
If you're looking to jump ship on Instagram, these five photo apps might give you the experience —and security — you're looking for.
Cinemagram's Picks for 13 Incredible GIFs of 2012
Cinemagram rounds up its most incredible, mind blowing and artsy GIFs of 2012.
Twitter Begins Rolling Out Downloadable Tweets to All Users
Twitter confirmed that it has begun rolling out the ability to download all of your tweets.
New Web App Recommends Books Based on Your Tweets
BookRx is a simple and innovative tool to use if you're looking for interesting reading material. It uses your tweets to predict which books you will enjoy.
21 Hilarious Tweets for the End of the World
Mayan apocalypse got you down? Enjoy these tweets while waiting for your impending doom.
Facebook Rolls Out Privacy Shortcuts in Plain English
You should start seeing a small symbol with a lock in the top right hand corner of your screen. Click on it, and you've got a list of "Privacy Shortcuts" in plain English.
Instagram on iPhone Gets a Fresh Filter, Facebook Login, Apology
Instagram has launched a significant update to his iPhone app.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Business & Marketing
8 Things Your Startup Needs to Do Before the End of the Year
While this is undeniably a busy time of year, here are eight things every small business should do as he or she closes out the year.
4 Things to Know Before Hiring a PR Agency
PR agencies can be a fantastic resource for budding entrepreneurs. But before you start signing monthly retainers, keep these four things in mind.
Conduct Your Most Epic Brainstorm Sessions on MindMeister
Get to know the productivity winner in Mashable's Innovation Index.
4 Ways Retailers Can Increase Sales Via Mobile
About $93 billion will be spent via mobile devices or the web this year, but that number is nowhere near its potential. Here's a look at how retailers can boost sales.
Turntable.fm Co-Founder Billy Chasen Explains the Art of Pivoting
Mashable chats with Billy Chasen about his thoughts on pivoting, whether we'll ever see Stickbits 2.0 and what he'd like to work on after Turntable.fm.
7 Ways to Use Humor in Your Online Marketing
From videos to social, brands are capturing audience attention by being funny.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal With a Beer Can
Suffering from poor Wi-Fi? Hack an empty beer can into a signal booster. This video shows you how.
Snapkeys Is a New Take on the Virtual Keyboard
Snapkeys, a whole new take on the virtual keyboard, officially launched in beta Tuesday.
10 Christmassy Cases for Your iPhone
If you like to accessorize to suit the season, consider giving your iPhone a festive makeover.
6 Search Engines for Social Good
These six search engines support good causes every time you hit "search."
7 Ways Augmented Reality Will Improve Your Life
AR might seem like a far-off tech without practical applications, but here are several ways you could use it in your everyday life.
Get Your DIY Kick Over the Holidays With Snapguide
It might be too late for making DIY Christmas gifts, but how-to app Snapguide debuts on iPad, perhaps still in time to help with a Christmas recipe or New Year's party decorations.
Solid holiday gift ideas for Dad can be hard to come by, but look no further. This guide has you covered.
4 Mobile Apps Every Reporter Should Use in 2013
Here are four apps that fulfill most of a mobile journalist's video, audio and language needs.
Apple's 6 Simple Rules for Designing a Killer iOS App
At first glance, Spun looks like any local-news app with a nice UI. But it's actually the epitome of iOS design philosophy, with direct input from Apple.
8 Last-Minute Games to Stack Under Your Christmas Tree
If you're looking for the best games out right now, look no further than this comprehensive roundup.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Lifestyle
8 Family-Friendly Holiday Craft Tutorials on YouTube
With the weather getting colder, enjoy some indoor family fun with these eight holiday arts and crafts YouTube videos.
ABC Makes This Season's Shows Free Online
ABC is throwing full episodes of this season's shows on a dedicated "Catch Up" website and on its ABC Player mobile app this winter.
5 Apps to Prevent Texting and Driving
From blocking texts completely to sending auto-reply texts in your place, some apps will reward you for following road rules.
6 Ways to Get Free Shipping Every Time
If you’ve been procrastinating on your holiday shopping, you’re in luck: Today is the fifth annual Free Shipping Day. Here's how to take advantage.
Safe for Work: 20 Gift Ideas for Colleagues
Don't let the office gift exchange get you down this holiday. Use these creative and whimsical gift ideas that won't break the bank and get a few laughs.
Window-Cleaning Robot Ready to Suck Your Glass
Ecovacs' new window-cleaning robot, Winbot 7, uses suction to hang onto and clean your dirty windows.
9 Ways Kids Can Digitally Connect With Santa
Check out these 9 ways children can connect with Santa Claus online.
Here's How Your Smartphone Is Ruining Your Sex Life
A recent online survey reveals British web users are going to bed later and having less sex because of their late-night web browsing before bed.
Google Brings Ancient Bible Scrolls, Ten Commandments Online
Google is making it much easier yet again to see ancient scripture right in the comfort of your own home.
10 Nerdy Deals to Grab at ThinkGeek
Check out 10 sweet deals from ThinkGeek, as part of the company's huge holiday clearance sale.
Online Billionaire Shop Lets You Buy Jets, Yachts in One Click
It must be hard to be a billionaire. Apparently there was no easy way to impulse buy things such as yachts, jets and real estate. Until now.
Give To Charity This Holiday Season With These 5 Apps
Are charitable donations on your holiday to-do list this year?
10 Terrific Gifts for the Apple Fan in Your Life
Here are 10 awesome holiday gift ideas for the Apple fan in your life.
For more digital lifestyle news and resources, you can follow Mashable's lifestyle channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.