Making music and playing with sound is traditionally thought of as something you do in a physical space. Thanks to the wonders of technology and the slow blurring of it with art, now you can play around with sound right on your web browser. BLOKDUST is a browser based sound creation tool.
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Word or Not – how much English do your really know?
Ever wondered how well you really know English? Are you really a master or can you just generally communicate? You can test how well you really know this language with the Word or Not vocabulary test. If you have four minutes, you can help science out and see how well you know this tricky language.
Read MoreSpoiled – how to become the most hated person in your office with one click
So, Game of Thrones ended for the season last night and by now, your newsfeeds are probably full of reaction posts and speculation about what is going to happen next season but you can bookmark this site for next year. Spoiled is the website that will ruin Game of Thrones for your enemies.
Read MoreInternet Health Test – is your ISP on the up and up?
We all use the internet. You’re using it right now to read this (thanks for reading!) and it’s a fair bet that nothing annoys you more than when your internet drops to those 1990 speeds. Sometimes it’s just a bad signal but maybe it’s not? Maybe your ISP is up to some funny business. Check out the Internet Health Test to make sure you’re getting all the speed you’ve paid for.
Read MoreFakespot – make sure those five stars weren’t just paid for before you pay for the product
So just about everything can be purchased online today but we don’t like to shop blindly. Because we can’t touch and feel what we’re purchasing online, we rely on reviews from people who have already tried the product to let us know what it’s like but not every review can be trusted, especially on Amazon. Fakespot is the web app that lets you know if those 5 stars are actually legit.
Read MoreCloud WiFi Finder – find a connection wherever you are (in the UK)
Using all of your data is the worst. Sure you could pay for more but that’s a drag too. Which is why it’s so great that there’s WiFi everywhere. If you happen to be in the UK you can access the Cloud WiFi Finder, find hotspots and log in with this easy to use app.
Read MorePizza Night Light – honor one of the Internet’s major food groups
You know what a delicious food is? Pizza. It’s one of the major food groups of the internet and unless you’re lactose intolerant, you can’t deny that there is something almost magical about a good, greasy slice of this sort of pie. If you do have a problem with dairy, I’m sorry but you can still admire this Pizza Night Light.
Read MoreFlapit – show off your social media presence in the 3D world
Once upon a time, being popular on the internet meant nothing but today, that’s just not the case and having a huge social media following can translate to real world money, even for businesses that exist primarily in the 3D world. Flapit is the social media counter for the physical world.
Read MoreEcosia – the search engine that wants to save the trees [FREEWARE]
We all use search engines, in fact “Google” can be used as a verb now. It’s the fastest way to find out information. Now you can use your web searches to find new recipes and save the Earth. Ecosia is the search engine that plants a tree every time you look something up.
Read MoreSci-Hub – the Pirate Bay of pure science
Some people just want to watch the world learn. One science mad pirate wants the flow of scientific knowledge to be free to the people so they’ve created a pirate site dedicated to nothing but official peer reviewed papers. Sci-Hub is the pirate bay of hard science.
Read MoreI Fix Reputations – the website to help you sort out your internet image
Once your reputation is gone online, it’s really hard to get it back. This is true for businesses as well. Mostly because bad reviews tend to be awfully funny so they are the ones that get rated the most. The internet outrage storm can really kill a reputation but not to worry, I Fix Reputations is the website that can correct your online image.
Read MoreUnsubscribe From – clean out your email with a click of a button
The year is winding down quickly and it’s time to start thinking about what goals you’re going to work on for next year. If you’re not ready to start dealing with anything heavy, start small. Your inbox is probably a mess. If you use Gmail, check out Unsubscribe From, the site that makes getting rid of junk easy.
Read MoreWeb Trumps – for people who are tired of Cards Against Humanity
Card games are one of the best things to do with friends. Now you can combine your knowledge of internet properties with your desire to take your buddies down a few notches with Web Trumps, the card game for geeks who love the World Wide Web.
Read MoreInternet Addiction Token – a little reminder to disconnect from time to time
Many people spend a lot of time on the internet. Some people spend too much time on the internet. Addiction is no laughing matter but there are people who could stand to unplug from time to time. If you’re looking to spend less time on the net or know someone who is, the Internet Addiction Token may help you stay unconnected.
Read MoreBetternet – access all of the internet no matter where you are [FREEWARE]
It’s a bummer when cool websites can’t be accessed where you’re at. Sometimes it’s because your job has firewalls. Sometimes it’s because your country does. Betternet is the app that wants to help you access whatever you want whenever you want.
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