Cool Websites and Tools [July 1]

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 more cool websites and web app reviews subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory.

(1) FollowThatPage – Handy web-based program for monitoring web pages. It keeps an eye on the given webpages and sends alerts when they change. The report will indicate what has been added or removed from the page. Read more: FollowThatPage: Online Program To Monitor Web Pages For Changes

(2) CheckMyColours – Online tool for web developers which can be used to check color contrast of websites. It analyzes the foreground and background colors of a website and reports errors and other problems in contrast, brightness and the colors. It also checks if the site provides sufficient contrast when viewed by someone with color deficits. Read more: CheckMyColours: Check Color Contrast Of Your Site

(3) Homethinking – Website that lets you compare neighborhoods in several major cities within United States. The site can come in very useful if you’re moving to a different city and not sure which neighborhood to choose. Bascially, enter the names of your current city and the one you’re planning to move to and get a list of similar neighborhoods. Read more: Homethinking: Compare Neighborhoods in Different Cities

(4) Hunch – Personal decision making application that helps people make a decision by asking the relevant questions related to their problem. Enter your query and then, in ten questions or less, it offers a solution to your problem. You can also skip a question if you want to. Hunch’s answers are based on the collective knowledge of the entire Hunch community. Read more: Hunch: Online Personal Decision Making Tool

(5) WhatsOnMyFood – Web resource where you can find out more about pesticides in your food and their side effects. The site provides you with a searchable database where you can search by product or pesticide name. Each food listing comes with clear information about the number of pesticides used, their types, health effects and toxicity legends. Read more: WhatsOnMyFood: See What Pesticides are Used in Your Food

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