Cool Websites and Tips (edition #101)
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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).
I gotta say, this is an amazing list of sites. File Destructor, Fullpix, and Vector Magic are three gems.
We publish such stuff on a daily basis.
Trust me, I know - I’m a long-time reader. It’s just that this set was particularly useful to me.
(Comments wont nest below this level)Sorry, I thought you were new here.
very good. :claps: (site bookmarked) ;))
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?
Sure, no probs. I have just added it to our ‘post ideals’ pool.