The last few weeks of each year seem to bring a flurry of activity:  planning holiday activities and attending parties, making resolutions for the New Year, finalizing financial reports and planning for next year’s budget. 

In the tech world, the end of each year also unleashes a flurry of analysis, reflections, and predictions.  Many lists have already been published on various news and blog sites, and many more will undoubtedly pop up.  To save you all the time and effort of digging up the varied reports, here is a list of some of the top ones in our industry to get you started.  Find all the best in tech, gadgets, and IT below.

A recount of all things tech and news related, Mashable’s 2011 recap details everything from the Egyptian protests to the failure of Netflix to keep customers happy.  Take a look at the winners and losers here.

Gadgets may very well have been the top trendsetter in 2011.  Here’s a rundown of the latest and greatest from the past 12 months.  With just over a week until the end of the year, it’s not too late to purchase them for yourself!

This list of predictions for 2012 gives us insight into what to expect in the world of tech.  Which will be the most popular gadgets in the next 12 months?  Take a peek at the Huffington Post to found out. 

Though this author insists that these not be called predictions, the list of what “could be” sure seems similar to what others would call a prediction for the future.  Take a look at what he thinks is up and coming for gadgets in this Time analysis.

Here’s one specifically for Microsoft, again from our friends at Mashable.  Take a look at the graphics to learn about the various successes of the “Tech Giant” this year.

What are your reflections of 2011 and predictions for 2012?  Let us know in the comments below.