Cool Websites and Tools [June 3]

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) Barcode Generator – This web tool lets you generate printable barcode labels online. Barcode labels can be printed out and then read by store scanners or by cellphone cameras equipped with a reader software. The tool is absolutely free to use and offers variety of  barcode symbologies to choose from. Read more:  Barcode Generator: Generate Printable Barcode Labels
(2) HeyZap – Web service that lets you embed flash games on your website allowing visitors to play them directly on your webpage. Currently, HeyZap has over 12,000 embeddable games to chose from. Just copy the code and paste on your website. You can adjust the size of your widget to make it more compatible with your site’s appearance. Read more: HeyZap: Easily Embed Flash Games On Your Website

(3) Mobify – Online application which allows you mobilize your blog or website by creating lightweight version of it, which loads much faster and looks great on a mobile screen. No need to maintain a separate mobile version of the site, which can be costly and time consuming. Read more: Mobify: Mobilize Your Blog Or Website

(4) PeaceKeeper – Java based web tool for testing browser performances. Using it, you can find out which browser is best for your PC.  PeaceKeeper runs a benchmark process that tests your browser across six different performance measures related to Javascript functionality. Read more: PeaceKeeper: Test Browser Performances on Your PC

(5) WhoReadMe – Online email tracking service that lets you track sent emails and get real-time alerts when they are being viewed. The idea is really simple, WhoReadMe embeds a transparent tracking image with a unique ID inside your email. When the recipient opens the email the tracking image is loaded and you get alerted. You may send 5 free tracked emails per day to with up to 30 recipients for each. Read more: WhoReadMe: Track Sent Email & Get Alerted It’s Read

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