YSK about these websites and tools that almost feel illegal to know about
I’ve been compiling a running list of genuinely useful websites and web tools. Most people only know the big corporate websites, but there are indie web projects out there that should save you time and money:
Decodes confusing street parking signs and regulations in seconds while using community updates to help you spot open parking spots faster so you don’t have to circle the block for 20 minutes getting parking tickets.
2. Fylla
Job hunting today is an exhausting nightmare of re-typing the exact same resume details into hundreds of repetitive Workday, Greenhouse, and LinkedIn forms. This tool auto-fills all those repetitive application fields and tailors your resume/cover letters for ATS screening on the fly. It cuts application time down by like 80%.
3. Playmix
A wild sandbox if you're bored or into game design. Instead of just browsing standard browser games, you can type in natural text prompts and generate playable mini-games in seconds right in your web browser.
4. Archive.ph
If you ever hit a stubborn soft paywall on a news article, research paper, or recipe site, copy the URL and paste it here. It pulls and archives a snapshot of the page so you can read the text cleanly without pop-ups, scripts, or intrusive banners.
5. AppScout
A discovery directory specifically built to curate and surface hidden-gem web tools, indie software, and cool web apps from across the internet before they get buried by SEO spam and ad algorithms. It’s basically where you go when you're looking for more niche utilities.
6. Photopea.com
Literally just Photoshop, but completely free and runs natively inside your browser. It opens native .psd files, has layers, clone stamp, masks, and shortcut keys. No download or registration needed.
7. PopCart
Creators can design their own custom graphic tees and earn real money once the design sells along with viewing other people's t shirt designs
Pure nostalgia. It simulates watching TV in the 90s, complete with original commercials, music videos, and news broadcasts. You can switch channels just like an older TV from that era