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Top 10 Most Useful Websites You Might Not Know Existed
The web is a big place, and there are any number of useful websites out there that no
one person has the time or ability to locate. Luckily, we’ve compiled a top ten of the
best ones to spare you the hassle. Let’s get started!
#10: Mailinator (http://mailinator.com) While surfing the web, you often need an email
address for other sites, but you may prefer not to give out your personal account. Just
make up a name, attach @mailinator.com, and that address is automatically generated, with
no sign-up required! #9: Zamzar (http://zamzar.com)
It’s frustrating trying to view a file, only to get an error message due to not having
the appropriate program. At Zamzar, you can upload a file up to 100 mb in size, and convert
it into any number of common file types, without installing anything.
#8: F.lux (http://stereopsis.com/flux) You may not realize it, but if you sit at
a computer all day, you may be causing yourself sleep issues. F.lux automatically adjusts
your display’s color based on lighting conditions and time of day to prevent this. Just set
it and forget it. #7: Backblaze (http://backblaze.com)
Anyone who’s suffered a total computer crash knows the importance of having backups. Backblaze
offers unlimited online backup space for as little as $4 a month. Your data is encrypted
automatically as well. #6: Slickdeals (http://slickdeals.net)
Using Slickdeals is like having that friend who knows about all the good sales around
town, only for the entire internet. New deals on everything from TVs to body lotion are
posted daily by users from all over the country. #5: Dropbox (http://dropbox.com)
If you’ve ever emailed files to yourself or had to run back and forth with thumb drives
between your computer, you need this site. Dropbox provides an online folder you can
save files to and then access on any computer immediately.
#4: YouTube to mp3 (http://www.youtubetomp3.co.nz/) Everyone has wanted to download a a great
YouTube clip to listen to later at some point. YouTube to mp3 makes this easy. Just enter
the URL for the video, and their site will automatically convert it into an mp3 file
which you can then download directly! #3: Prey Project (http://preyproject.com)
Prey Project keeps data on your laptop, tablet, or phone safe from thieves by allowing you
to remotely lock down your devices, and even provides GPS info to help locate them.
#2: Ninite (http://ninite.com) This site will save you hours of installing
basic programs on new or newly formatted computers. Just pick your preferred programs from their
list and press the button at the bottom, and you’ll get an installer file that includes
all of them. #1: Aviary (http://advanced.aviary.com/)
Aviary provides an online suite of tools for virtually every function. It has editors for
images, audio, effects, vectors, and color swatches, and runs right in your browser!
Hopefully, this list reveals how effortless your computer time can be with the right sites
bookmarked. For almost any function, there’s a website out there that can do it!