Netvibes

What Web site do you currently have set as your browser’s homepage? The options are large in number, but on many computers, you’ll find search engines, news sources, and personal Web sites that are set to be the first thing that people see when they start browsing. These choices are definitely worthy, but if you’ve ever experienced what it’s like to have a personalized homepage that acts like a portal, then you probably realize how valuable the customized experience is. With Netvibes, you’ll see your favorite content all on one page without having to track it down each time.

This service is not only very helpful, but it’s also just plain cool Web 2.0 goodness. Everything on the page can be modified, and you can even move the various elements around dynamically. You can add a personal e-mail module, put up your favorite RSS feeds, display a Flickr photostream, add notes, check the local weather, and that’s only the beginning. Your modifications are immediately saved, and when you return to the page, everything will be exactly where it was when you left (assuming that you have cookies enabled). You can even create an account with Netvibes so that your personalized homepage will be available on any computer that you access.