5 reasons to love Google

A new Fives list for you. This week: 5 reasons to love Google!5) SearchmashGoogle's newest search engine, outfitted with ajax. Very smooth and easy to use.

4) PicasaA simple, easy to use picture editor and organizer; allows you to order prints easily or post to a blog. More powerful than the software that came with your printer and it's free!

3) BloggerStill one of the most popular and simple blogging platforms on the web, with a new version out of Beta. Some (like Wordpress) have more features and a smoother interface but if you use Google's services, Blogger is very convenient.

2) GmailThe best free email service on the web. Easy to use and integrate with email clients; great spam filters and massive storage - you'll never delete a message again.

1) Google Docs & SpreadsheetsGoogle Docs is a free WYSIWYG document editor. For the average user its functionality is similar to Word, although not quite as detailed for advanced users; what makes it great, though, is its collaborative feature. You can work on a document with other people in real-time. Google Spreadsheets is the same; for the average user a solid free substitute for Excel, with real-time collaboration.