Cool Websites and Tools [October 14, 2009]

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) PinkMirror – Free online image enhancement tool that let you quickly remove skin spots and marks from your portrait photos. The process is completely automated, you only need to upload your photo and then click on “PINK MIRROR” button. Read more: PinkMirror – Remove Skin Spots from Your Portrait Photos

(2) GoogleDocs viewer – Simple browser bookmarklet that can open any PDF file you come across online in Google’s online PDF viewer. This comes in handy if you do not have a PDF viewer installed or fed up using Adobe’s PDF viewer that tends to freeze the browser. Read more: GoogleDocs viewer – View PDF docs in Google’s online PDF viewer

(3) PlaySEGA – This site does exactly what is says on the tin ““ it lets you play SEGA games online. There are many games of different varieties such as those once available in arcades and on the Megadrive many moons ago. When you first go to the site you’ll see plenty of columns of games that you can play for free online. Read more: PlaySEGA – Play Cassic SEGA Games Online

(4) iPlotz – Nice tool which lets you easily create wireframes and mockups. It has drag and drop interface and based on Adobe AIR, hence works on Windows, Mac and Linux. The mockups created are clickable and navigable, they can be quickly shared with clients, pages can be added, renamed, deleted and exported as png, jpg or pdf. Read more: iPlotz – Create Website Wireframes & Mockups

(5) Bargain Search Engine – Ask.com has launched a new “Deal$” section for deal hunters. It is a cross between a price comparison site and a bargain search engine. Found at www.ask.com/deals, it will find you the best deals available. The database of deals is broad ranged extending from deals on rubber gloves to cars and lunches at Subway. Read more – Bargain Search Engine from Ask.com

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