Cool Websites and Tips (edition #101)

'extra' post Check out some of the latest makeuseof discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option). No trials or buy-to-use craplets. For even more app reviews subscribe to makeuseof directory.

(1) CallTheFuture (US only) – Schedule free voice messages and get them delivered on any desired date in the future. Read more: CallTheFuture – Send Yourself Future Voice Messages.

(2)File Destructor – Generate document files that look genuine but won’t launch properly. Seems like something that college students may find very useful ;-) . Read more: File Destructor – Fake File Generator.

(3) Fullpix – Free video converter for Windows PCs. Need to convert some Youtube vids for iPod? Give it a try. Fullpix is still in closed beta so you’ll have to submit account request by email. Read more: FullPix – Free Video Encoding Software (incl. video demo).

(4) Picurls – “Picurls is a single page that encapsulates up-to-the-minute monitoring of popular images from the most popular sites on the internet”. Read more: Picurls – Hottest Web Images in Real-time.

(5) VectorMagic – Convert pixel-based images to vectorized, images that are represented by geometric shapes such as lines, circles and curves. Invaluable tool for optimizing your pics and logos. Read more: VectorMagic – Convert Pixel-based Image to Vectorized. (incl. video demo).

(6) VisuWords – Web-based visual dictionary and thesaurus. Read more.

(7) VoiceIndigo - Get popular podcasts on your mobile phone. Read more: VoiceIndigo – Mobile Podcast Client.

(8) WeBot – Free software to access your music library and pictures remotely. It’s quick to setup and works both on Macs, Windows and Linux PCs. Read more: WeBot – Access Your Music Remotely (incl. screenshots).

(9) WhenGuard – Simple service for delayed publication of time-sensitive content. It’s like a safe deposit vault for sensitive content that opens only after a certain time. Read more: WhenGuard – Just-in-time Links.

(10) Wobzip – Uncompress archived files online. Supports several popular formats, i.e. ZIP, TAR, GZIP, RPM, ISO, etc. Read more: Wobzip – Uncompress Files Online.

NOTE: These are just half of the applications that were added to our Directory in the last 3-4 days. To keep up-to-date on all directory additions subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory here (via RSS or email).

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  • Scott

    I gotta say, this is an amazing list of sites. File Destructor, Fullpix, and Vector Magic are three gems.

    • http://makeuseof.com Aibek

      We publish such stuff on a daily basis. :-)

      • Scott

        Trust me, I know – I’m a long-time reader. It’s just that this set was particularly useful to me.

        • http://makeuseof.com Aibek

          Sorry, I thought you were new here. ;-)

  • http://www.theorygame.com theorygame

    very good. :claps: (site bookmarked) ;) )

  • http:///journal.amanita.net/ Meredith

    Like Scott, I’m a longtime reader, first time commenter.

    I’d love to see a comparison of Videora, the free iPod converter I use now, and Fullpix. Any chance of doing that for us?

    • http://makeuseof.com Aibek

      Sure, no probs. I have just added it to our ‘post ideals’ pool.