Ahoy, social sailors! Hop aboard for another round of Internet catch up, courtesy of the good ship Mashable.
The resource buffet is open 24/7 for your perusing pleasure. This week, we have a look at how far social media's come over the last five years, a slew of juicy factoids about Facebook and Microsoft, some sweet iPad games we dare you not to drool over, and some great biz lessons from the most successful tech startups of our day.
Heading further out into open web waters? Don't forget that this resource mondo-guide bubbles up every weekend -- a real life preserver, if we do say so ourselves.
Social Media
For Women, Social Media is More Than “Girl Talk”
For women, social media is a chance to increase their influence, and express themselves, not just another opportunity to be "social."
Top 10 Funniest Old Spice Guy Responses [VIDEOS]
We've collected 10 of the most hilarious Old Spice Guy video responses right here to celebrate one of the most impressive social media campaigns of all time.
A Look Back at the Last 5 Years in Social Media
The social sites we use and the way we use them have shifted dramatically over time. Here’s a quick look back at the last five years in social media.
Inside Street Food’s Social Media Revolution [VIDEO]
A new wave of street vendors, equipped with mobile kitchens and mobile broadband, are luring crowds to them via social media. We caught up with a few to chat about their strategies.
My Facebook Story: An Inside Look at Facebook’s First Privacy Fiasco
Since Facebook has asked its users to share their stories in celebration of passing the 500 million user mark, Mashable's Ben Parr shares his.
HOW TO: Deal with a Cyberstalker
Depending on the enthusiasm level in the fevered fingers of your unwanted BFF, cyberstalking can also be, how can we say it … hella off-putting.
Everyone knows the basic Facebook facts about the service's Harvard origins, so we've delved a little deeper to find out some more interesting tidbits.
How CrisisCommons Is Helping the Tech Community Help Others
Gathering last week at their first congress, CrisisCommons continues to help disaster-struck communities via social media.
You're never too young to be a geek, and these cool tees will help little ones show off their inner nerd to the world.
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Tech & Mobile
10 Fun Microsoft Facts You Might Not Know
With such a vast presence, much has already been written about Microsoft. For those itching to know even more, we've dug up 10 great Microsoft facts.
HOW TO: Give Your Photos a Vintage Look
Check out these five free ways to send your digital snaps through a time warp for that old-school look and feel.
10 Vintage Apple Ads That Time Forgot [VIDEOS]
We step back in time and bring you 10 vintage commercials from Apple that time forgot -- and in many cases, for good reason.
10 Cool Cable Management Solutions [PICS]
If you've got more than a few wires crossed under your desk, then we've found 10 great solutions to help you manage your cables in style.
10 Awesome Apple-Inspired iPad Wallpapers
We've rounded up 10 of the best iPad wallpapers around, offering you a gallery of Apple-themed gorgeousness.
Don't wait until your blog is so popular that it can't handle large amounts of traffic. These 11 tips will help you speed up WordPress so you won't be caught with a crashed site.
How Mobile Technology is a Game Changer for Developing Africa
Texting isn’t just for killing boredom. Short bursts of instant communication are connecting some isolated African communities to vital information.
Why QR Codes Are Poised to Hit the Mainstream
Stickybits and SCVNGR are startups that integrate barcode scanning in intelligent and fun ways, and they're poised to propel the trend into mainstream hands. Here's why.
HOW TO: Develop iPhone Apps With Staying Power
If you’re trying to create a long-term relationship with your audience, your app has to keep giving. Here are some tips on how to increase your iPhone app's shelf-life.
Tumblr theming has really been taken up a notch in recent months. Here are 10 of our favorite themes that you can install on your own Tumblr blog.
Top 5 Mobile Commerce Trends for 2010
Mobile commerce has hit the big time in recent years, and is poised for further growth. Here are five mobile commerce trends to keep an eye on for the remainder of 2010.
10 Tools for Getting Web Design Feedback
Apple is known just as much for its veil of secrecy and Internet rumor buzz as it is for the actual products. Here are a few things you may not have known about the company.
10 iPad Games Worth Paying For
We went hands-on with a number of popular paid iPad games to cull this list of worthwhile App Store buys.
40+ Web Design and Development Resources for Beginners
Breaking into web design can be a daunting task. Here's an overview and list of resources that are essential to a well-rounded knowledge of web development.
10 Great Behind-the-Scenes Glimpses of Google [VIDEOS]
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to be a Googler, these cool clips should give you a little taste of the "Goog life."
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Business
Getting a design job can be a daunting experience. To help, we got some great tips from three seasoned designers that have had success.
11 Essential Online Resources for Consultants
One of the keys to being a successful consultant is information at your fingertips the moment you need it. Here are 11 online resources that cater to you.
5 Lessons to Learn from Web Startups
Here are five ways to grow your business from observing and emulating web startup culture.
How the Fashion Magazine Industry Plans to Profit from Digital This Fall
Publishers of major U.S. fashion magazines are ramping up their digital and mobile offerings to meet advertisers' increasing demands to reach consumers on those platforms.
10 Tips for Corporate Blogging
There is a laundry list of issues that need to be addressed when it comes to improving corporate blogs, but here we've narrowed it down to 10 tips that companies should work on.
Growing Your Business: 5 Tips From the Founder of Blip.tv
In five years, Blip.tv has grown from a small niche of vloggers to thousands of users. Co-founder Dina Kaplan shares some insights on the company's success.
How Coca-Cola Created Its “Happiness Machine” [INTERVIEW]
For the first time ever, Coke executives and leaders at Definition 6 reveal the secret ingredients that made their "Happiness Machine" web video such a success.