Cool Websites and Tools [May 11'th]

May. 11th, 2009 By Aibek
cool websites 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)  J.otDown – Online notepad replacement to save temporary notes, text files or manage to-do lists online. Just start typing and your text will be saved automatically when you stop typing, or you can save it manually by clicking on the “Save” link.  Read more: J.otDown – Simple Web Based Notepad.

(2) PronounceNames – It’s a website for those moments when you find yourself in the situation where you look at some name and have absolutely no idea about how to pronounce it correctly. On PronounceNames you can lookup different names and learn correct name pronounciations. Read more: PronounceName – Learn Correct Name Pronounciations.

(3) ShugarStacks – Find out the actual amount of sugar in food products that we consume on a daily basses. You can navigate food products by categories like beverages, desserts, snacks, fruits, vegetables, candy, cookies, sauces… etc. Read more: ShugarStacks – Check The Amount of Sugar in Foods.

(4) Similar-Images – Experimental similar image search service from Google that lets you search for images using other pictures instead of keywords. It’s a useful feature, since searching with keywords doesn’t always get you the image results you expected. Read more: Similar Images Search From Google.

(5) Yakaz – This site aggregates local classified listings from over 7000 classified sites including Craigslist, Kijiji, Livedeal… etc, and presents results in an easy to search interface. You may search classifieds by location, by type (real estate, cars, jobs etc.), by features, by price range and physical distance. Read more: Yakaz – Search Classified Ads on Over 7000 Sites at Once.

These are just half of the websites that we discovered in the last 3-4 days. If you want us to send you daily round-up of all cool websites we come across leave your email here. Or follow us via RSS feed.

(By) Aibek, the guy behind MakeUseOf.com. Follow him and MakeUseOf on Twitter.

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1 Comment Add Comment
2009-05-16 03:43:28
Ian Silber

You might want to checkout anotepad.com for a super simple online notepad. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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