After every 500 additions to MUO directory , we select the 40 most unique and unusual services. It's been 5 months since the first one, so it's time for batch no. 2. As mentioned earlier, this round-up is about those little-known undiscovered apps that are rather unusual, useful, free, and are the must-be bookmarked type. Enjoy!
Top 10:
1. beFunky - Awesome web app that turns images to cartoonized paintings and videos to cartoons.
2. DisplayWars - Incredibly simple tool that helps lots of people. Want to buy a new screen? DisaplyWars lets you compare screen sizes by mapping one display size on top of the other. For smaller items see SizeEasy.
3. [NO LONGER WORKS] DocSyncer - Synchronize office documents in your 'My Documents' folder with Google Docs account.
4. JotYou - By using this service you can send messages to others so they get them only when they are in the area you specify.
5. Keybr - Online keyboard to practice your touch typing skills.
6. Mint - The simplest way to manage your finances. More about Mint.
7. Numbr - Free disposable phone numbers.
8. PDFHammer - Merge, edit and rearrange PDF documents online.
9. PhoneSpell - Ever wondered if you phone number spells something memorable ? PhoneSpell will find it out.
10. SecondRotation / BuyMyTronics [No Longer Available] - Want to cash in on your old iPod ? Or mobile phone ? Both of these services will buy your old (broken) gadget, regardless of its condition.
Other
11. [NO LONGER WORKS] BeamIt - Send pictures, music, videos, docs or any other file to your cellphone.
12. BooksInMyPhone - Download and read copyright-free books on a mobile phone. Comes with its own book reader.
13. CallTheFuture - Schedule text messages and get them delivered (as a voicemail) on any desired date in the future.
14. CameraSummary - Extracts so called EXIF data from the images. Shows what model of digicam was used, image creation date and time, resolution settings, location and so on.
15. CanYouRunIt - One-click web app that inspects your PC's hardware and software settings to determine whether or not it meets gaming requirements for a game of your choice.
16. CellSwapper - Transfer your current mobile contract to someone else. Or get a free plan with only a short term contract.
17. CivilAnswers - Free legal assistance.
18. ControlC - This small cross-platform (Win, Mac, Linux) monitors your clipboard and saves everything online.
19. Definr - Incredibly fast online dictionary. It takes abt 14 ms to lookup a word.
20. Drop.io - By far the coolest service for private file collaboration and transfers. Add files by email, send voice messages from phone, etc.
21. File-Destructor 2 - Generates files (Doc, PDF, ... ) that look genuine but won't launch properly. Basically, it's a tool that helps you put all the blame on your "faulty computer".
22. [NO LONGER WORKS] File-encryptor - Secure encryption tool to freely encrypt/decrypt sensitive files online. Quite handy for sending over sensitive files.
23. [NO LONGER WORKS] FlashPhone - Free flash-based SIP-softphone. Simply add your SIP account and you're good to go. No need to install anything.
24. Google Mobilizer - Makes your fav. websites mobile friendly. Must-have for your mobile bookmarks.
25. GetMyFBIfile - Here you can generate letter templates that you can use to request for a free copy of your FBI file.
26. LetterMeLater - Offers one feature that your email doesn't have, "˜the ability to schedule when an email should be sent'. Coolest part about, you can use it directly from your email program (GMail, Outlook, etc.).
27. [NO LONGER WORKS] Mailbucket - Finally, a tool to help you forward emails to your feedreader.
28. Mobical - Over-the-air mobilebackup and restore service. Backup phone contacts, calendar, bookmarks and settings.
29. [NO LONGER WORKS] MoDazzle - Access Facebook, LinkedIn and dozens of other web services (weather, stock quotes, etc.) via email or mobile text messaging. Update Facebook 'status', get un-read messages from Facebook inbox, get someone's profile info from LinkedIn, and lots more.
30. Nanoscan - Super fast yet compehensive online virus scanner.
31. OhDon'tForget - It does only one thing, but does it really well: Schedule text message reminders to any phone.
32. ProQuo - Reduce junk mail by removing your personal data from telemarketing lists.
33. PPCalc - Comprehensive Paypal fees calculator.
34. Rondee - Fast, easy and free way to arrange phone conference calls with as many people as you want.
35. SpokenText - Convert PDF, Word, plain text, PowerPoint files, ,RSS news feeds, emails and web pages to speech.
36. Sullr [No Longer Available] - Obtain information about telephone lines in reverse mode. Get address, location, owner's name etc.
37. WakerUpper - Schedule wake-up phone calls. Lots of useful features.
38. WebMarkers - Adds additional option to your 'Print' menu that lets you print documents (or webpages) directly to the web.
39. WhatShouldIReadNext - Book recommendation service. Simply enter the author and title of your latest book and it will give you a list of recommended readings.
40. WorldTaxiMeter - Calculate the cost of a taxi ride in a number of top cities worldwide (London, New York, Rome "¦). Accessible both from the web and mobile phone.