From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:16 PM

Google Earth lets you configure the look and feel of the program in a number of ways. Through the use of "layers" you can determine what you see and what remains hidden. This is handy if you’re looking for something specific or if Google Maps runs slowly on your computer.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Wed, Jun 09 2010 3:13 PM

With Flickr you can see photos from around the world. The World Map lets you see exactly where those pictures were taken. It’s like a vacation from your computer chair! You can also tag your own photos and place them on a map: perfect for adding reference to your vacation photos.