Awesome Adobe AIR Applications

Adobe AIR applications are web applications that are built in HTML, JavaScript, Flash and ActionScript and can run on your desktop free from the use of a browser.  There are many different ones out there in a variety of categories.  Here are a few that I find useful for design or general internet goodness.  You can get the Adobe AIR installer here.

Web Design:

Polaris - A free desktop reporting client for Google Analytics.  The free versions allows you to manage one website.
Websnapshot - A great tool for capturing screenshots.  This application allows you type a URL then take a snapshot using one of the three sizing methods; Thumbnail, Browser or fullpage view.
Shrink-O-Matic - This AIR application allows you to easily (batch) resize (shrink) images. It handles JPGs, GIFs and PNGs.
Font Picker - This app allows you to find the correct font for the job.
Timeloc - A desktop widget that keeps track of the time you have spent working on a job or project. It will also tally up the dollar amount based on your hourley rate.

Social Media:

Facedesk - This application is a stand-alone Facebook updater and surfing tool.
MINI DIGG - A Digg client that brings the latest news from Digg to your desktop. You can also store the articles on your machine.
Twhirl - This app allows you to connect to multiple Twitter accounts

Misc:

Pandora Desktop - 
http://www.pandora.com/desktop
The Desktop Application that plays your Pandora stations right from your machine without using a browser.
ebay Desktop - Search, bid, browse, and watch your auctions all from your desktop.
Craigslist Desktop - This application is easy to use and saves you time with saved searches and the ability to view pictures.
EarthBrowser – Browse the planet to check out the weather, current earthquake data and much more.


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