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Adobe Air is a runtime environment to build rich internet applications that can be deployed to the desktop application and run across operating systems. AIR applications can run offline, and then activate other functionalities or upload data when an internet connection becomes available. An example is eBay Desktop which allows sellers to complete a listing offline and then upload it when an internet connection established.

Snippely: Snippely is a basic text and code organizational tool. Instead of storing bits of code, quick notes, and memos in text files all over your hard drive, this application will let you save and organize “snippets” in one convenient location. A snippet is a collection of one or more pieces of code and notes. Snippets are stored in groups for organization and quick retrieval.

Web Snapshot: The easiest way to take screenshot of a website. Enter the Url and Press Snap. Or Drag&Drop it from your browser. Click on the Thumnails to Save.

Icon Generator: Icon Generator is a little application that lets you generate a CS3 or Web 2.0 style icon, only 3 step. Pick color, type characters, and save it. Just create 4 different sizes of the icon.

Pixus: Measure it does it with Firefox, but it is limited to browser only. Pixus will let you to measure anything that you see on your screen

Flickr Flipper: Flickr Flipper allows you to search for Flickr photos and also search for photos from specific Flickr users. It uses Papervision to display the photos one at a time and even allows you to download the photo to your computer. Currently it only returns up to 100 photos of your search.

Google Analytics Reporting Suite: The Google Analytics Reporting Suite brings Google Analytics to the desktop, with a host of features that help you understand how your website is performing and where you can improve. From tracking your visitors, referrals and campaigns to viewing your AdWords ROI metrics, the Google Analytics Reporting suite is a must-have for every web business.

Kuler Desktop: The kuler desktop brings Adobe’s color theme web application to the desktop. You can download themes as ASE (Adobe Swatch Exchange) files to your desktop, or quickly copy as hex values to your clipboard.

Klok: Klok is a tool intended to be used by individuals, who have a need to track the time they spend on projects, tasks or anything else for that matter.