Starting a business can be an intimidating venture even for those who are seasoned veterans. Young entrepreneurs shouldn’t let all the complications keep them from working towards their dreams, however. There are loads of resources on the Web designed to help young people start and maintain businesses of all kinds. Here are 100 blogs we’ve collected that provide advice, information and tips on building a great business.

General Young Entrepreneur

These blogs touch on a wide range of issues that are a great help to young entrepreneurs.

1. Young Entrepreneur Blog: From articles on becoming the next Richard Branson to tips on creating a better business website, this blog is full of valuable information for entrepreneurs young and old alike.
2. Driven Leaders: Created just for Generation Y, this blog offers tons of advice for young people looking to get a leg up in business.
3. The Baby-Face Executive: Are you driven to make it to the top before you lose your youthful good looks? This blog is designed just for those who are success-hungry and need some advice.
4. Brazen Careerist: Young entrepreneurs will find some great advice and information on the numerous blogs contained on this larger site. Additionally, readers can join the online community and meet others who are looking to start out in business.
5. Newly Corporate: For those just making their way into the business world, this blog by a fellow recent-college grad can offer some great advice on professional issues.
6. Young Upstarts: While this blog is written by and directed at business owners in Singapore, young entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world can take advantage of the information offered.
7. Empowering Teen CEOs: It’s never too early to get started on building your own business and this blog offers help for teens who’ve got great business ideas.
8. Young Professional Blogs:While not a blog in itself, this site is an aggregator of numerous blogs that are written by young professionals and businesspeople who are just starting out like you.
9. Mind Petals: This blog offers not only information and inspiration but a whole community of young entrepreneurs to get to know as well.
10. Youngbiz: From grade school to high school, this site offers news, articles and advice to young people all over the world who want to build business skills and capitalize on their ideas.
11. Teen Entrepreneur: Part of Entrepreneur Magazine online, this blog offers the young and business savvy the chance to learn more about opportunities, skills and future careers.
12. Young Entrepreneurs of America: Check out this association’s blog to learn more about how you canbuild a successful business, no matter what you’re interested in.
13. Young and Successful: Maintained by the Young Entrepreneurs Network, this blog is a great place to find inspirational stories, tips and more.
14. NFIB Young Entrepreneurs Foundation Blog: Give this blog a visit to get some helpful tips and links to fun entrepreneurial tools.
15. JuniorBiz: Learn how to turn your freelance side work into a legit business with a little assistance from this blog.

For Entrepreneurs of Any Age

While not geared specifically towards young entrepreneurs, these blogs are still essential reading material for those looking to start a business.

16. Club E: Here you’ll find blogs by everyone from the seasoned businessperson to the complete amateur that can help you network, learn and share your experiences.
17. UKpreneur: Check out this blog for posts all about being successful in business ventures from starting out to finding lasting success.
18. StartupNation: If your dream is to start your own business online or off, give this blog a read to learn more about what it takes to launch a successful startup.
19. WorkHappy: Learn about all the resources the Web has to offer you that can make your business run more smoothly and profitably.
20. Startup Spark: Blogger Ben Yoskovitz offers loads of tips and advice for new business owners on this blog.
21. Go BIG Blog: If you’re in need of some advice on finding investors and getting started you can find it here from serial entrepreneur Wil Schroter.
22. Business Opportunities Weblog: Whether you’re looking for some great ideas to invest your time in or want to read about the ventures of a more experienced entrepreneur, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
23. Seth Godin’s Blog: While you’ll find a great deal of information on marketing, this blog is also a good place to read up on everything from better entrepreneurial practices to being more productive.
24. How to Change the World: A startup owner himself, Guy Kawasaki offers loads of advice to other entrepreneurs on his blog.
25. Small Business Trends: Your business is going to be starting off small, and this blog caters to issues and concerns that will directly affect you. True novices might find the business jargon confusing, but college grads and those with a little experience should fit right in.
26. Duct Tape Marketing: Your business won’t get far without effective marketing. Check out this blog for simple tips that anyone, even a business newbie, can implement.
27. BizzBangBuzz: This blog is a great place to find advice on dealing with the many challenges that will undoubtedly face your new business.

Inspirational Young Entrepreneurs

Look to these young entrepreneurs for inspiration and advice on what it takes to make it in business.

28. A Savvy Start: Check out this young woman’s blog, all about her trials and triumphs in starting a consulting business and media company.
29. Young Successful Entrepreneur: Jun Loayza is a blogger and co-founder of the business Future Delivery. Check out this blog for tips on business success and productivity
30. Sean Wing: A self-described"serial entrepreneur", this young man shares his ideas and advice for future entrepreneurs.
31. Musings of a 26-Year-Old Entrepreneur: Blogger and entrepreneur Adam McFarland provides posts on this blog about topics like job security, small businesses and more.
32. Andy Drish.com: Andy Drish is 22-years-old and shares his passion for marketing and technology on his blog.
33. The Young Businessman: This young blogger posts all kinds of information relevant to entrepreneurs just starting out.
34. BrianLash.com: Learn more about the entrepreneurial experience from this blogger and young entrepreneur.
35. SeanCarter.com: This young man is still in college but has found success working with business ventures on the Web and beyond.
36. Nothing to Lose: Young entrepreneur Brian shares his successes in entrepreneurship on this blog as well as some tips for other young entrepreneurs.
37. The Young Entrepreneur: Nick Grinberg shares his thoughts on business and starting out in this blog.
38. Think Globally, Act Locally: These two brothers and bloggers are working hard to start a new business together. You’ll find information about their success as well as tips that can help any young business owner.
39. Adventures of a Young Entrepreneur in Guyana: Learn what it takes to run a small business, raise kids and take care of a family for this young man in Guyana.

Sound Advice

Check out these blogs for some helpful business advice on money, marketing and more.

40. Catalyst for Action: This blog is dedicated to helping young businesspeople find the inspiration and knowledge to build successful businesses.
41. Employee Evolution: Here you’ll find some great posts on everything from learning how to fit in when you’re the youngest person in the room to some great business branding basics.
42. Great Leadership: Whether you want to own your own business or just run someone else’s leadership is an essential skill. Here you’ll find all kinds of information that can help you build your skills and emerge a better manager and business owner.
43. Twenty Set: This blog aims to provide advice to young entrepreneurs who need a little advice on personal and professional development.
44. Psychotic Resumes: Check out this blog for some suggestion on creating great resumes, getting internships, interviewing and more that can be a big help in business.
45. The Future of Work: For those interested in IT and business technology, this blog offers a lot of great advice, helpful posts and much more that can help you learn to get ahead in the field.
46. Young Money Talks: Whether you’re struggling to bring your own finances under control or manage money for a startup, this blog is a great place to look to for advice on everything financial.
47. Be Definite: This blogger wants to help young entrepreneurs find the confidence and skills to be successful in business.
48. Brand Yourself: This blog will help you understand the basics behind business branding and what you need to do to get your name out there.
49. The Closet Entrepreneur: Chances are pretty good that you’ll need to be pretty careful with your limited funds when you’re starting out. This blog offers some great DIY tips for entrepreneurs.
50. Rise to the Top: Check out this blog for tips and ideas that can help you make the most of your startup.
51. Blogtrepreneur: With loads of advice for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs of all kinds, this blog is a great resource.
52. Startable: Take some advice from blogger Prasad who has started multiple businesses on the best way to get your business up and running.

Online Business and Technology Development

The Internet is home to a large number of the startups out there today, and these blogs focus on providing advice and stories about young entrepreneurs who’ve tried their hands at web work.

53. Jaime Harrop: Young Entrepreneur: From boosting productivity to getting more hits from Google, this 21-year old shares his business lessons.
54. Retire at 21: Blogger Michael Dunlop shares his ideas on ways that entrepreneurs can find success in the online business world on this site.
55. SplitStack: This blogger is only 17 years old and is already finding success in Internet marketing. Check out his blog for some helpful tips and advice.
56. CashHelwig: For those still in college, this blogger can provide some help in navigating the world of online business as he attempts to find success in the virtual environment.
57. iarematt.com: Matt Geri is 22 and already working on developing software. His blog features posts about his work, things he finds interesting and more.
58. Nate Whitehill: This young man started his own blog design business and you can read about his successes and setbacks on this blog, as well as many other topics.
59. Young Go Getter: Check out this blog for tips on building a blog that can bring in a steady stream of readers and eventually advertisers.
60. Dare Mighty Things: This young boostrapping entrepreneur is trying to build his business from nothing to a million dollar enterprise. Follow along on his site and read helpful advice as well.
61. David Koretz: With four businesses under his belt by the age of 26, David Koretz is a great person to turn to for advice on entrepreneurship, high-tech startups and the future of technology.
62. Stanley Tang.com: Check out teenager Stanley’s blog to see how he’s coming along at making money through online technology.
63. Entrepreneur in the Making: This young blogger is all about affiliate marketing. Learn how you can use it to make money and use the web to your advantage.
64. Matt Huggins: This aspiring Internet entrepreneur shares his experiences making his way through online business on this blog.
65. Alex Kaminski’s Blog: Here you’ll find college student Alex’s blog where you can read about his aspirations to create revolutionary new online dating services.

College and Beyond

Here you’ll find blogs that are focused on making the transition into the business world after college or building up a great business while still in college.

66. Welcome to LA: Here you’ll find advice and ideas on ways you can make the most of the time you’re at college and prepare for your business career after you graduate.
67. Life Before Noon: Check out this site to get posts all about your experience as a young adult, from navigating Facebook to planning for your future.
68. The Mad Grad: Think life after college will be a breeze? This blogger shares her experiences of life in the working world.
69. After Grad Avenues: Do you have a plan for your life after graduation? This blog aims to make it easier to make the transition and can offer some tips on getting into business or the corporate world.
70. Mind Frenzy: For those curious as to what life might be like as an entrepreneur after graduation, check out this blog.
71. The University Kid: Who says you can’t start working at your business goals while still in college? This blogger explains how he makes money online and plans for his future after graduation.
72. College Startup: Learn how you can get rich (or at least earn money to eat) from your dorm room with a little advice and guidance from this blog.
73. Thrilling Heroics: This blog is geared towards college students who want to think outside the work-in-a-cubicle box and follow careers and passions that are interesting and maybe even a little unusual.
74. Entrepreneur Student: Here you’ll find tips on using the internet, being productive and setting yourself up for business success post-graduation while you’re still getting your degree.
75. Undergrad Entrepreneur: Peter Kao is an ambitious student who’s working on his degree and on creating some business ventures at the same time.
76. Studentpreneur: Billed as a place where students can "learn and earn at the same time" this blog offers tips and advice for students as well as informational posts about new technology.
77. Startup Student: Give this blog a look to get tips and advice on creating startup businesses while you’re still a student.

Young Women in Business

These bloggers are young women and entrepreneurs who want to share their tips and advice on creating a successful business.

78. Small Hands, Big Ideas: Grace Boyle is a young woman working for a start-up. On her blog you can find advice and information on working for budding companies, using online technology, and coming out on top as a young professional.
79. WorkLoveLife: Here you’ll find posts by Holly Hoffman on everything from start-ups to maintaining healthy relationships.
80. Girl Meets Business: Get some insight on how women can navigate the working world from the solid advice on this blog.
81. PR Interactive: Meg is a recent college grad who shares her thoughts and advice on the PR world, a great place to find advice on promoting your business or making your way in the PR field.
82. Modite: Young blogger Rebecca Thorman recently quit her job to work at a start-up, and readers can follow along with her progress and get some great advice on her blog.
83. FemalePreneurs: Young women looking to start a business can find all kinds of advice and inspiration here.
84. Mind Your Own Business Girls: This blog is home to female-directed business advice from a woman who has made a big splash in the business world.
85. EntrepreHER: Women can find advice, encouragement and support from this female-focused business blog.
86. Start Her Up: Men aren’t the only ones who want to start businesses. This blog from the Seattlepi offers some helpful advice and insight for female entrepreneurs.
87. Loaded Bow: This site is dedicated to helping make sure that young women have the tools and knowledge they need to be successful in business.
88. Birth of a Startup: Here you’ll find the story of Alicia Navarro’s startup journey.
89. Doing Business While Female: Check out this blog for some killer tips on business strategy, skills and confidence.

Miscellaneous

These blogs cover a range of issues from businesses that think outside the box to entrepreneur success stories.

90. Project: Complete: This blog is home to posts about finding success in business as well as on personal productivity, meeting goals and living happy.
91. Slideshow: Think you’ll never make it big? This blogger started a web design and development business while in college that now has over 200 clients. Check out his blog for inspiration and advice on marketing.
92. Raising Entrepreneurs: While this blog is geared towards the parents or teachers of young entrepreneurs, it still provides some great posts about those who have found success and the paths they took to get there.
93. Streaming Futures: Here you’ll find regular new offerings that allow visitors to listen to interviews with successful leaders in a wide range of fields to get inspiration and advice on making it big.
94. Generation Breakthrough: Check out this site to learn how you can archive your personal goals and aspirations without letting others discourage you.
95. Rich By Thirty: If making money is your ultimate goal, check out this blog for tips on raking in the big bucks.
96. Flee the Cube: Want to peruse business ventures in socially conscious areas? This blog is all about turning away from corporate life and following your true calling.
97. Act As If: Written by a young business professional, this blog aims to help share some business ideas with those starting out in a wide range of fields.
98. Young Negotiators: Learn more about navigating investments and getting the most out of every business deal you make from this blog.
99. Practical Tips for Young Urban Professionals: If you’re new to the whole business thing, this blog may be a big help with tips on how to dress, search for work and even do well at interviews.
100. MeDirected: If you’re afraid you won’t be able to resist the security of the 9-5 world, this blogger shows you that sometimes, following your real dreams is the only way to go.

From the library to the dorm room to a friend’s computer, it’s not uncommon for college students to find themselves using a different computer all the time. Putting small and versatile apps on flash drives allows students to take their important programs with them wherever they go. The following portable apps cover everything from documents to note-taking to organization to security to helpful tools and more, are all small enough to go anywhere, and cost absolutely nothing.

Creating and Working with Documents

Whether you want a word processor or spreadsheet app that will work with Microsoft Office programs or you just want a great text editor that will go anywhere, these apps will do the trick.

1. AbiWord Portable. Download this free alternative to Microsoft Word and be able to write your papers anywhere with this software that includes spell and grammar check, mail merge, and more.
2. OpenOffice.org Portable. This office suite includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, drawing package, and database all for free and all portable.
3. Softmaker Office 2006. Get TextMaker and PlanMaker to replace Word and Excel with this simple, free, and portable office suite.
4. Sumatra PDF Portable. This app is small and starts up very quickly. Use this when you need a free PDF viewer on the go.
5. Foxit PDF Reader. View and print PDF files and even fill in interactive forms with this portable app that also opens very quickly.
6. Notepad ++. Replace Notepad with this free program that is small enough to use comfortably as a portable app.
7. NoteTab Lite. This text and HTML editor has spell check, allows for formatting, and you can search files.
8. Q10. Download the portable version of this app to get a very simple, full-screen text editor that performs a word, page, and character count and has features such as spell-check, alarm timer, autosaving, and much more.
9. QJot. Replace WordPad with this rich text editor that creates .doc files and also allows you to read Word and WordPerfect files.
10. Jarte. This word processor offers many of the same features as WordPad or Word, but is less cumbersome than those programs.
11. MoonEdit. A great app for students working on collaborative projects, this text editor allows for multiple people to have access to the same documents and even provides multiple colored cursors so you can easily determine what changes your collaborators are making.

Note Taking

Whether taking notes for a big research project or jotting down the phone number of the cute co-ed next to you in the library, these apps will make sure you never lose any important scrap of paper again.

12. Evernote. This popular note-taking program offers a download for SanDisk U3 flash drives so you can have the complete program available without downloading directly to a computer.
13. Ditto. This clipboard manager is full-featured, yet is a portable app that allows you to save clipboard items as well as share them across a network.
14. PNotes Portable. These sticky notes can go where ever you go and allow you to set alarms, select from various skins, organize, and customize all your notes.
15. CintaNotes. This note manager allows you to select text and store it, then easily find it by typing any of the words in the note. Save quotes, Wikipedia entries, research data, thoughts and ideas, or whatever you need to keep.
16. NotesHolder Lite. Keep your notes easily accessible, but don’t clutter your desktop with sticky notes with this app.
17. WikidPad. Store notes, ideas, and more on this stand-alone wiki-like notebook.
18. StoneNotes. This rich text editor allows you to keep notes while also easily creating hyperlinks, drag & drop organizing, tabbed interface, spell check, easy search capabilities, and much more.
19. Yadabyte Notes. Keep your notes safe here and no matter how haphazardly you jotted them down, you will always be able to find them with the simple keyword search feature.
20. NoteCase. Organize text notes in a hierarchical manner in a single document with this portable app that can also be encrypted to protect your privacy.
21. Notebox Disorganizer. Originally designed for writers researching and developing novels, this note-taking app lets you jot down ideas, organize them, and prepare them for publication in a spreadsheet format.

Organization

From calendars to to-do lists to task managers, these apps will not only keep you on track, but they can also follow you wherever you go.

22. TreePad Lite. Keep all your notes, emails, texts, bookmarks, and more together on this portable app.
23. Mozilla Sunbird, Portable Edition. Take your calendar, schedule, and to-do list with you everywhere with this app.
24. ToDoList. This powerful task manager will help you organize and stay on top of all your assignments, projects, and other important tasks and is especially useful for complex projects with multiple due dates.
25. Lightening Extension. For an even smaller app than Sunbird, if you use Thunderbird for your email, then use Lightening as an extension so you can keep your to-do list and calendar with you all the time.
26. Rainlendar – Portable Calendar. Organize and access your daily tasks, appointments, and more with this portable calendar app.
27. Safavor. Keep all your bookmarks on this stand-alone portable app.
28. Magic Bookmarks. Save and organize your favorite bookmarks, then access them from an icon in the system tray with this portable app that also works as a stand-alone.
29. Kurlo. This contact manager lets you keep all your important names, addresses, and numbers together, print address labels or envelopes, and even take all this information with you anywhere.
30. XMind. This app offers a portable version so that you can brainstorm on your own or collaborate with others and track progress.
31. Alarm Clock by Tarry91. Whether you need to be reminded when to get to class or are trying to limit your time on each task, this portable alarm clock rests in you system tray until it’s time to alert you.
32. Chaos Manager. Manage appointments, keep a calendar, store contact information, and make a to-do list with this app.
33. TiddlyWiki. This lightweight app has plenty of potential with capabilities ranging from Getting Things Done to note-taking to collaboration to building websites.

Communication

Whether you like to communicate by email, IM, or even Skype, these apps will ensure you have all the information necessary to communicate no matter where you access a computer.

34. Mozilla Thunderbird, Portable Edition. This email app allows you to safely take your emails, account information, and address book with you anywhere you go.
35. Qm – The Quick Mailer. If you need to send quick emails and don’t want to load your whole email program, use this small, portable app.
36. gDisk. Mac users will enjoy this app that turns their Gmail account into a portable hard drive.
37. Vallen POP3 Mail Checker. Preview and delete emails from your POP account without having to download them into your account. This app can be used with multiple accounts.
38. Koma-Mail. Use this portable email program to access your POP3/IMAP accounts. It also includes a spam filter, imports and exports email messages and contacts, and even includes a simple RSS reader.
39. Pegasus Mail. Having been around since 1990, this email client has experience under it’s belt as well as a free, portable email program that is very simple to use.
40. Popcorn – Portable Text Email Client. If security while emailing is an important issue for you, then give Popcorn a try for simple, text-only emails with SMTP/POP3 support.
41. Trillian Anywhere. Use this portable app to take your IMs, preferences, and contacts with you anywhere to any type of portable media.
42. Pidgin Portable. Another popular IM client, this portable version of Pidgin allows you to take your settings and buddy list with you.
43. Miranda IM. Give Miranda IM a try if you want a very small, yet customizable, IM client to take on the go.
44. Skype. Learn how to make Skype a portable app here and you can be making free calls, videos, and IMs where ever you go.

Web and Graphic Design

Whether you are studying design or are making a few extra bucks designing websites, these apps will ensure you can do the work necessary everywhere.

45. KompoZer. Create web documents with this WYSIWYG program that does not require you know any HTML to create great web pages.
46. GIMP Portable. This image and photo editor is a free and comparable replacement for Photoshop that is also portable enough to take anywhere you go.
47. Anim8or. This 3D modeling and character animation program is small enough to fit on your thumb drive yet powerful enough for enhancing presentations or creating fun animation for extra curricular fun.
48. Web Design Toy. Type in HTML and immediately see on a split screen the results of your code.
49. CSS Tab Designer. You don’t have to know any CSS programming to create beautiful tabs and lists for any website.
50. Get Color. This app allows you to capture any color on your screen for use in programming or design work.
51. Artweaver. This program allows you to simulate a wide variety of brush strokes and supports many common formats including BMP, GIF, and JPEG.
52. Photoscape. View and edit photos with this app that comes loaded with plenty of easy-to-use features.
53. ArtRage 2.5 Starter Edition. Get 8 painting tools and start creating great pictures right away.
54. Rendera. This graphics program supports artistic painting, photo retouching, and tile design.

Internet Tools

From browsing to keeping up with RSS feeds to stopping pop-ups, these apps will enhance your Internet experience everywhere.

55. Mozilla Firefox, Portable. Download this portable version of Firefox to be able to take your passwords and bookmarks with you as you surf in a secure environment.
56. Portable Chrome. Use this German-developed app lets you keep Google Chrome on your USB to take advantage of the safe and easy browsing Chrome users love.
57. Mac-on-Stick. Mac users who are fairly technologically savvy and want to learn how to get their OS Classic 7.0.1 on a stick can find out how here.
58. GreatNews. This portable RSS feed reader provides a fast and efficient way to organize and read your RSS feeds.
59. Fact200. Use this app to help you do Internet research. Find information online, save it, and organize and retrieve it easily.
60. Fresh Find. This small app helps streamline your Internet searches so that they are more efficient.
61. DownThemAll! Extension. Download all or some of the links or images on a webpage at one time and speed up the download process by up to 400% with this Firefox extension.
62. Lightscreen Portable. Capture a screenshot and take it with you on your USB flash drive, then access it on any other computer.
63. PopKi. Stop pop-up ads while you are browsing the Internet with this stand-along app.
64. MyLastSearch. Get information on your search history done with Google, Yahoo!, and MSN then save to the clipboard or create a file with this information.

Security

Keeping your flash drive safe, the files on it, or your passwords and other important information secret, these apps will help keep you secure while you are on the go.

65. TrueCrypt. Make sure no one can access what you’ve got on your USB drive with this free app.
66. KeePass Password Safe Portable. Keep all your passwords locked on your USB and take them anywhere with you so you never need to worry about forgetting passwords or someone else accessing them.
67. Flash Drive Reminder. Never leave your flash drive behind again with this simple tool. Download the app on your flash drive, then any time you are using the drive, Flash Drive Reminder remains on in the background, popping up when you log off or shut down your session.
68. LockNote. Take text notes and lock them up with this app that provides an excellent, secure place to keep important information such as passwords, social security numbers, etc. that you can store on a USB stick or any other portable device.
69. FlyingBit Password Keeper. Keep logins, passwords, serial numbers, and any other important information on this app that you can take anywhere with you.
70. DP Shredder. Feel secure that you have successfully "shredded" any important files and folders with this app that easily goes with you on your USB stick.
71. EjectUSB. If you’ve ever had problems safely ejecting your flash drive, this app will help you eject every time you are on a Windows system without fear of losing important data.
72. ClamWin Portable. Take this antivirus program with you everywhere so you can scan files anywhere and won’t leave any personal information behind.
73. Make your thumb drive returnable. While this isn’t necessarily an app, it is just as useful and important as one. Learn this simple way to ensure anyone who finds your lost thumb drive can discover how to return it to you.
74. Ghostzilla. Keep busybodies at bay with this app that makes your computer screen appear normal while you look at a different program within the page. If the person moves closer, just move your mouse off the page and it will disappear completely.

Math and Science

These apps are specifically helpful for those studying math and science and offer calculators, planetariums, and entire solar system exploration.

75. eCalc. This version of the Windows calculator is a stand-alone that is easy to take where ever you go and doesn’t require an Internet connection to use.
76. SpecQ Mathematics. If you would like something a little heftier than eCalc, try this math program that, in addition to simple math, also allows you to graph, perform complex computations, and more.
77. SpeedCrunch. Yet another portable calculator, this cross-platform app is fast, lightweight, and handles complex computations.
78. Celestia. Explore the universe in three dimensions with this app that allows you to virtually leave the Earth and explore the entire solar system and beyond.
79. Stellarium. If you want to be able to see a realistic sky in 3D from any computer, then download this app.

Handy Tools

From dictionaries to translators to on-screen keyboards to money managers, you won’t want to leave these helpful apps behind.

80. WordWeb. Download this free software to have access to a dictionary and thesaurus that works offline.
81. Lingoes Portable Dictionary. Get both a dictionary and text translator in one with this great app that can be used on any PC when you download it to your flash drive.
82. DemoHelper. Whether you are conducting a presentation or leading a group study session, use this tiny app to write on your screen for emphasis. Use freehand, shapes, and different colors.
83. eTextReader. If you like to read text from Project Gutenberg, this portable app allows you to read the plain texts in a book-like manner.
84. Money Manager Ex. Use this app to manage your money so you know where it’s going and how to make sure you have enough each semester.
85. Convert. Convert distance, volume, time, temperature, mass, density, pressure, and much more with this tool.
86. Virtual Magnifying Glass Portable. Take a magnifying glass with you no matter which computer you are using with this cool app.
87. On-Screen Keyboard Portable. If you enjoy using the Windows on-screen keyboard, then keep this app on your USB drive to have access to the same keyboard no matter where you go.
88. Volumouse. This app lets you control the volume by using the mouse wheel and is great for any student who regularly works around others. Set whatever parameters you wish to make it work as you need.
89. Cornice Portable. This image viewer allows you to show your images on any computer and lets you zoom, rotate, show thumbnails, and more.
90. InfraRecorder Portable. Burn CDs and DVDs anywhere with this portable app that has a ton of great features.

For a Little Fun

It’s time to take a break from all that studying with these fun apps that include music, puzzles, and games.

91. Screamer Radio. Listen to plenty of Internet radio streams where ever you go with this app that is also easy to use.
92. SharePod. Use this portable app to use your iPod without iTunes. Manage, play, back up, and share your music.
93. uTorrent. This BitTorrent client is so light you can keep it on your USB and take it with you anywhere.
94. Juice. Download and listen to your podcasts with this free app that is fast and easy to use.
95. AIMP Classic. Go beyond just listening to music with this multimedia app that includes an audio converter, recorder, and tag editor.
96. Sudoku Portable Puzzle Game. You may be able to call this one an educational app since Sudoku is great for developing logical thinking.
97. Mega Mario – Portable Super Mario. This clone of Super Mario Brothers is free, fun–and by some accounts–even better than the original.
98. Bricks 2000 – Tetris Clone. Based off Tetris, this clone is very similar and may even be a bit more challenging.
99. Stranded II. Find food, make your own tools, hunt, construct buildings, or tame wild animals as you learn to survive in this game.
100. Deluxe PacMan – Portable Arcade Game. Follow the instructions here to learn how to download and make this game portable so you can go old school anywhere.

There are few times in life when gaming can be as all encompassing an experience as college. People can lose themselves in games for weeks at a time, only coming up for air for class and food. With that in mind we’ve put together a list of the greatest dorm room video games of all time, some of which literally changed lives. You know, because kids failed out after getting a little too obsessed. On to the countdown:

16. RBI Baseball

The NES had a few great baseball series that could have made this list (Base Wars, Baseball Stars, Bases Loaded), but when push came to shove we had to make it RBI Baseball. Made by Tengen, it was first released in 1987, and would eventually have two sequels on the NES. RBI Baseball didn’t have an official MLB license, but it did have a player license which was groundbreaking for the time. The game might look like it’s straight out of the stone ages now, but for it’s time there wasn’t much better.

15. The Madden Series

Pick any year, for the past 21 years Madden NFL has been ubiquitous in college dorms across America. It has a little something for everyone, including quick games or dynasty mode, perfect for killing entire semesters. You’re sure to find this on every floor, especially since it doesn’t matter what platform you own, Madden is always out for everything. Save for the PC nowadays, but I don’t think anyone’s really sad about that; Madden was always a console game at heart.

14. Mario Kart Series

Just say the words Rainbow Road to anyone who’s played this series and see the quick flicker of recognition. Bonus points if they tense up. The Mario Kart series was perfect for dorm room gaming as (depending on the platform) up to eight characters could play simultaneously. And not only that, the games aren’t simply about racing, they’re also about screwing over your competitors. You’ll find that that’s a key component of what makes for a great dorm room game, and it’s why more conventional racing titles (Gran Turismo say) aren’t able to find their way onto a list like this.

13. NBA Jam

NBA Jam was one of the goofiest sports titles of all time, but that just added to the attraction. It distilled a sport with a lot of moving parts into something simpler, which was certainly part of the reason it was such a hit at the arcade. It also helped that the game features one of the most star studded periods in NBA history, and that’s even allowing for the game failing to secure the license for Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal. Midway just made Scottie Pippen a god to make up for the lack of Jordan and rolled with the punches. The game was filled with silly easter eggs (like being able to play as Bill Clinton, or the Beastie Boys), and was a killer game to break out with friends due to the crazy over the top game play. Who doesn’t remember catching fire in this game (with the ball literally heating up) and laying waste to your opponent?

12. Rock Band Series

A whole host of games could actually stand in here for the Rock Band series, and not just rhythm games either. Virtually any game designed to be a "party" game fits in great with the dorm experience, but the Rock Band series combines gaming with music (and unlike Guitar Hero allows lots of people to play at once). While Rock Band doesn’t feature the same life ruining addictiveness as some of the other games on this list (to most people anyway) it’s still a standard for social gaming today.

11. Halo Series

Halo 2 was the number one Xbox Live game for over two years, proof that the series is one of the most addictive online experiences of all time. Any college gamer with an Xbox or Xbox 360 in recent years has definitely gone through stretches pulling Halo all nighters.

10. World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft (or Everquest, or Ultima Online or any MMORPG really) makes the list because college kids are the only adults able to play these games guilt free, the way they are meant to be played. Which is 40-60 hours a week, something most people can’t juggle on top of family and work. Sure you have some older adults logging that kind of time played, but they are either complete losers or normal people going to work every day on four hours of sleep. But not a dorm dweller, no they have nothing tying them down to keep them from from getting their WoW on. Free of any real responsibilities (save for class … of course), a college student can give their life over to WoW to an almost scary degree, and if an entire dorm floor plays, then look out. Things can get ugly.

9. Street Fighter II

We had to have a head to head fighter on the list, and we decided to go classic with Street Fighter II. SFII has everything you need for a dorm room, a quality roster of varied fighters, gorgeous 16 bit graphics, and a surprisingly gaming experience. Everyone in the dorm had their favorite character with a playstyle that fit their personality.

8. NHL 94

Immortalized in the movie Swingers (see the clip here), EA’s NHL 94 (and the NHL series in general) has been a staple in dorm rooms nation wide, even amongst people who couldn’t care less about the sport of hockey. The sport really translates surprisingly well to gaming, at least partially due to the violent nature of the game.

7. Call of Duty 4

One of the best FPS of recent years, it’s no surprise that CoD4 has been a dorm room success story. WW2 shooters are a dime a dozen, which made CoD4′s decision to go modern a much needed breath of fresh air, and a step towards making the series even more palatable to college aged kids.

6. Starcraft

It was tough to decide between the Warcraft series and Starcraft, but given Starcraft’s enduring popularity (and the earlier nod to the Warcraft series with WoW) we had to go with Starcraft. Like all good RTS games it was addictive as hell, and everyone knows it was so perfectly balanced that it’s still used today for professional gaming leagues in South Korea. Floor wide games were legion in the late 90′s, and many a missed class (missed quarter … missed semester, lost year, whatever) can be laid at the feet of Starcraft.

5. Super Smash Bros. Series

The Super Smash Bros. series makes the list because of it’s endless multi-player replay battles. You could go with a free for all match or team play, either making for hours of wasted time. There simply aren’t that many four player games that got it so right.

4. Goldeneye

Goldeneye has aged tremendously, but at the time it was groundbreaking. Looking back on it, it’s tough to tell how people got so wrapped up in a four player game that subdivided your (likely) tiny television into four boxes, but they absolutely did. This game was like crack to people lucky enough to have a Nintendo 64 at college in the late 90′s.

3. Tecmo / Tecmo Super Bowl

Easily the greatest football games of all time, no disrespect to Madden intended. The Tecmo Bowl games were just that good. Tecmo Bowl and Super Tecmo Bowl were very advanced for the era, giving you full stats, real rosters, and real NFL teams at a time when most games were forced to make up player and team names. Sure, the playcalling was simplistic compared to the football games of today, but dumbing things down actually didn’t detract from the experience all that much as it enabled the less football savvy to play a competitive game without having to know the ends and outs of a Cover 2 defense or a West Coast offense. The series made such an imprint on society that Bo Jackson is just as well known to many for being a God in Tecmo Super Bowl as he is for anything he did on the field.

2. Age of Empires II

I knew people who literally failed classes because of this game. People couldn’t stop at just one game, gaming would commence in the early afternoon and stop at some point early the next morning, only to begin the cycle again the next day. Talk revolved around the game, and for weeks at a time the floor would be eerily silent as the battles raged on. It’s not the RTS achievement that Starcraft was, but for whatever reason the addictiveness just seemed higher for a college aged kid in the late 90′s.

1. Counter-Strike

And finally, the most addictive, greatest dorm room game of all time, a game that wasn’t even a full featured game, but rather a mod of another game: Counter Strike. A FPS mod of the game Half-Life, Counter-Strike was a pretty standard terrorist vs. counter terrorist experience, but what it did it did extremely well. The games were fast paced and allowed for lots of different play styles, and since the game was team based it was perfect for guys living together on a dorm floor. This was one of the rare games that could actually bring a dorm floor together, producing a sense of camaraderie akin to playing pick up basketball or flag football as a floor. Definitely worthy of our top spot as the greatest dorm room video game of all time.