"Not another 'best of'?", we hear you scream. Fear not, for this rundown is no frivolous affair – it’s a bonafide exercise in web worship.

Random site worship:

Click and Shop
Online shopping has had somewhat of a bad rep in the past, but don’t let that cloud your judgement. Buying stuff online is fabulous, especially your weekly shopping. Just compile your shopping list as you would every week and let somebody else do all the donkeywork.

The ultimate source for up-to-date information on flight seating plans, legroom and in-flight amenities. Tips on no-go areas and where to look for the best seats in the house. SeatGuru.com is an invaluable tool for anyone booking airline travel. Genius.

What a novel concept. Have faxes sent to you on a personal number, which are then craftily attached to an email and sent to your good self.  Eliminates the need for a fax machine – just as long as you don’t intend on sending any.

Map reading isn't necessarily a skill you’re born with. If you’re map illiterate, navigation can be something of a living hell. Wises gives you detailed instructions on how to get to your destination, how long it’ll take and how to avoid heavy traffic.

Speed Cameras
It’s debatable whether they actually help save lives and raise the standard of driving on our roads, but speed cameras are everywhere – like it or not. This speed camera database helps you pinpoint their locations and wave at them as you drive by at a snail’s pace.

Word Worship
Words, words, words - so many to choose from - but what’s the use if you can’t spell? This indispensable online dictionary is probably the most marvellous thing on the web. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Flickin’ marvellous
If celluloid’s your bag, then look no further than imdb.com for comprehensive and up-to-date information on any film you can dream of. Not the sexiest of websites, but it’s forgiven for its superior knowledge.

Sell your soul
Everything and everyone has its price, and eBay is the place to name it. Barely needs an introduction. The granddaddy of all auction websites, we salute you.

News Bytes
The BBC’s online news offering is rarely surpassed due to its breadth and quality. Updated 24hrs a day, this is one that Auntie should be well and truly proud of.

The Knowledge
For the who, what, where, when and how of anything and everything. This free encyclopaedia is a font of knowledge to be reckoned with. Type in “pen” and you get the history of the mighty writing instrument; type in “penis” and you’ll get something very different…

Business Finder
Whether you’re looking for a painter or plumber, yell.com is the place to be for business telephone numbers – it never fails. Easy to use, easy on the eye and a lot better than calling directory enquiries and swearing at them.

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