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Genially: Interactive Presentations and Learning Content
Tool · genially.com · Issue #177
Genially is a no-code web tool for making interactive content such as presentations, infographics, quizzes, games and escape rooms.
Summary
Genially is a no-code web tool for making interactive content such as presentations, infographics, quizzes, games and escape rooms. It offers an AI builder that creates content from a prompt, real-time co-editing, brand kits, live polls and analytics, plus thousands of templates. The site promotes it for education, business and marketing, and cites over 130 million creations. Sign-up is advertised as free to start, with paid plans listed separately.
RANDOM.ORG: True Random Numbers Online
Tool · random.org · Issue #176
RANDOM.ORG provides true random numbers generated from atmospheric noise, which the site argues suits many uses better than pseudo-random algorithms.
Summary
RANDOM.ORG provides true random numbers generated from atmospheric noise, which the site argues suits many uses better than pseudo-random algorithms. Its free tools include number and list randomizers, password and string generators, game and lottery tools, widgets and an API. Prof. Mads Haahr of Trinity College Dublin built the service in 1998. Hosted draw and giveaway services are paid.
IFTTT: No-Code Automation Platform
Tool · ifttt.com · Issue #176
IFTTT is a no-code automation platform that links apps, services and devices through rules called Applets.
Summary
IFTTT is a no-code automation platform that links apps, services and devices through rules called Applets. Users pick a trigger and an action, or enable prebuilt Applets, and Chat Create builds automations from a text prompt. The platform lists more than 1,000 services, including Slack, Gmail, Google Sheets and Philips Hue. It offers a free sign-up, with paid Pro and Pro+ plans raising the automation limits, Pro+ without a cap.
Squoosh: Browser-Based Image Compressor
Tool · squoosh.app · Issue #175
Squoosh is a browser-based image optimizer that compresses images while keeping quality high.
Summary
Squoosh is a browser-based image optimizer that compresses images while keeping quality high. Users open an image, compare results across codecs and save the smaller file, with advanced settings for finer control. Processing happens locally, so images never leave the device. The tool is linked to a public GitHub repository under GoogleChromeLabs.
Goblin.tools: Small Helper Tools for Overwhelming Tasks
Tool · goblin.tools · Issue #174
Goblin.tools is a collection of small tools for tasks that feel too big or complicated.
Summary
Goblin.tools is a collection of small tools for tasks that feel too big or complicated. Magic ToDo breaks a task into subtasks, Formalizer changes the tone of text, Judge reads a text for emotion, Compiler turns a brain dump into actions, and Estimator guesses how long an activity takes. The site describes itself as kept free by sponsors, with optional donations, optional accounts and a mobile app priced at $2.99.
Notable People: Interactive Map of Famous Birthplaces
Tool · tjukanovt.github.io · Issue #173
Notable People is an interactive world map by Topi Tjukanov that shows where famous people were born.
Summary
Notable People is an interactive world map by Topi Tjukanov that shows where famous people were born. Each location displays only the most notable person there, with data built on Wikidata and Wikipedia. Visitors can filter by culture, discovery and science, leadership, or sports and games, and can show real place names. The project was inspired by The Pudding's People Map of the U.S.
Layla: AI Travel Planner with Human Advisors
Tool · layla.ai · Issue #172
Layla is an AI travel planner that builds itineraries around a traveler's dates, budget and style.
Summary
Layla is an AI travel planner that builds itineraries around a traveler's dates, budget and style. A human travel advisor then reviews the plan and books the trip. Template itineraries, such as a 10-day Sardinia and Capri villa trip, can be changed before booking. The company offers a package price guarantee and 24/7 support, and planning carries no fee, with travelers paying only for what they book.
Thread Reader App: Unroll Twitter/X Threads
Tool · threadreaderapp.com · Issue #171
Thread Reader App turns multi-post threads on Twitter, now X, into single readable pages.
Summary
Thread Reader App turns multi-post threads on Twitter, now X, into single readable pages. Users paste a post's link or mention @threadreaderapp with the word unroll under any post in a thread. Premium membership costs $3 a month or $30 a year and is described as adding exclusive features, while the core unrolling is presented without a fee. Two independent developers run it.
ShowLoan: Free Mortgage Overpayment Calculator
Tool · showloan.info · Issue #171
ShowLoan.info is a free online loan calculator that estimates monthly payments and full repayment schedules.
Summary
ShowLoan.info is a free online loan calculator that estimates monthly payments and full repayment schedules. Users enter the remaining balance, interest rate and number of payments, and the tool shows how overpayments could reduce interest. A separate page compares overpaying a loan with investing the money. The example uses a $450,000 loan over 30 years, with total interest of about $738,700.
ShopYourTV: Find Where to Buy TV Show Outfits
Tool · shopyourtv.com · Issue #170
ShopYourTV lists the outfits worn by hosts and guests on talk and morning shows such as The Talk, The View, Good Morning America and The Drew Barrymore Show.
Summary
ShopYourTV lists the outfits worn by hosts and guests on talk and morning shows such as The Talk, The View, Good Morning America and The Drew Barrymore Show. Each entry pairs a person and show with an outfit description, such as a red floral cape dress, so readers can look up where to buy the clothing. Some entries feature non-clothing items too.
Napkin AI: Turn Text into Visuals
Tool · napkin.ai · Issue #169
Napkin AI turns pasted or imported text into diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, infographics, data charts and slide decks, with no design skills needed.
Summary
Napkin AI turns pasted or imported text into diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, infographics, data charts and slide decks, with no design skills needed. Exports include PPT, PDF, PNG and SVG, and visuals support over 60 languages. A free plan offers weekly AI credits and unlimited editing and PNG or PDF exports. Paid Plus and Pro plans add more credits, PPT and SVG export, and custom branding.
Listen Notes: Podcast Search and Directory
Tool · listennotes.com · Issue #169
Listen Notes is a podcast search engine and directory that presents its own selection of the best podcasts for US listeners.
Summary
Listen Notes is a podcast search engine and directory that presents its own selection of the best podcasts for US listeners. The page features shows such as METRO with Sarah Koenig. The site indexes about 3.8 million podcasts and 196 million episodes, with country, language and category filters. Browsing and searching need no login, and the site also offers a podcast API.
Anagrams.io: Anagram Sentence Generator
Tool · anagrams.io · Issue #168
Anagrams.io is a free online tool for creating anagram sentences instantly, in English, German, French and Spanish.
Summary
Anagrams.io is a free online tool for creating anagram sentences instantly, in English, German, French and Spanish. Its keywords point to related features for solving, scrambling and shuffling anagrams.
Lex: AI Word Processor for Writers
Tool · lex.page · Issue #167
Lex is a web-based word processor with AI tools for writers and creators.
Summary
Lex is a web-based word processor with AI tools for writers and creators. It offers feedback on drafts, idea brainstorming, rewrites and title suggestions, plus real-time shared editing through a link, comments, alternative wordings and read-only publishing links. The page says Lex is no longer accepting new customers, though existing accounts keep working.
Focumon: Gamified Focus App
Tool · focumon.com · Issue #166
Focumon is a browser-based focus app that turns work and study sessions into a game.
Summary
Focumon is a browser-based focus app that turns work and study sessions into a game. You level up creatures by completing tasks, and a new one can be discovered each day. It includes a focus timer, to-dos, time blocks and habits, and online group focus sessions for up to six players. The site says it stays free with no ads or microtransactions, and an optional Pro Pass unlocks extra features.
Streaks: Habit Tracker and To-Do App
Tool · streaksapp.com · Issue #165
Streaks is a habit tracker and to-do list where you pick up to 24 daily tasks, and a streak grows for each day you finish them.
Summary
Streaks is a habit tracker and to-do list where you pick up to 24 daily tasks, and a streak grows for each day you finish them. Tasks can be set to specific days so rest days do not break a streak. It can complete tasks from Apple Health data and syncs through iCloud across Apple devices. It is a paid app with a one-time purchase.
Excalidraw: Collaborative Whiteboard
Tool · excalidraw.com · Issue #164
Excalidraw is a virtual whiteboard for sketching diagrams in a hand-drawn style.
Summary
Excalidraw is a virtual whiteboard for sketching diagrams in a hand-drawn style. The site describes it as a free, collaborative whiteboard that you can use with others.
Happy Hues: Color Palette Inspiration
Tool · happyhues.co · Issue #163
Happy Hues is a color palette inspiration site created by Mackenzie Child.
Summary
Happy Hues is a color palette inspiration site created by Mackenzie Child. It shows 17 numbered palettes applied to a sample website, with hex codes listed by role such as background, headline and button, and clicking a code copies it. The site also explains color terms such as hue, tint and shade, and covers common color associations.
Draw in MS Paint with keyboard keys
Short · youtube.com · Issue #162
Place the mouse inside the canvas, then hold the space bar
Summary
In MS Paint, hold the space bar and use arrow keys to draw with the mouse inside the canvas, the speaker says.
The speaker shows a method for drawing in MS Paint with the keyboard: place the mouse inside the canvas, hold the space bar, and move with the arrow keys to sketch. The speaker calls MS Paint their favorite program ever.
Key points- Place the mouse inside the canvas, then hold the space bar
- Use arrow keys to draw, producing a sketch-like line
- The speaker calls MS Paint his favourite program ever
RustDesk: Open-Source Remote Desktop
Tool · rustdesk.com · Issue #162
RustDesk is open-source remote desktop software for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, presented as an alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk and Splashtop.
Summary
RustDesk is open-source remote desktop software for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, presented as an alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk and Splashtop. It can run on a server you host yourself, deployed with Docker, and the client can be branded with your own name, icon and logo. A paid Pro server edition is also offered.
You're Getting Old: Age Calculator
Tool · you.regettingold.com · Issue #162
A novelty web tool for entertainment.
Summary
A novelty web tool for entertainment. You enter your date of birth and it returns a report about how old you are. The page claims more than 1.4 million visitors in its first week.
AirClap: Local Wi-Fi File Transfer App
Tool · airclap.app · Issue #161
AirClap moves files between Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android over local Wi-Fi, without cables, internet or cloud storage.
Summary
AirClap moves files between Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android over local Wi-Fi, without cables, internet or cloud storage. Devices find each other automatically on the same network, and you drag files onto the app to send them. Basic transfers are free and need no account, while a Pro tier adds unlimited transfers and folder sharing. The vendor claims transfers are faster than AirDrop in its own tests.
GeoQuiz: Guess the Country
Tool · thennal10.github.io · Issue #160
GeoQuiz is a web-based geography game where you guess the location of countries on a map.
Summary
GeoQuiz is a web-based geography game where you guess the location of countries on a map. Countries come from the ISO 3166 list with dependent territories removed. Each guess is scored by its distance from the real country, with the score decaying exponentially, and scoring is more lenient for regions such as Europe than for Africa.
Kickresume: AI Resume and Cover Letter Builder
Tool · kickresume.com · Issue #160
Kickresume is an online resume and cover letter builder with recruiter-approved templates, AI writing tools for work experience bullets and cover letters, an ATS resume checker, and job-tailoring features.
Summary
Kickresume is an online resume and cover letter builder with recruiter-approved templates, AI writing tools for work experience bullets and cover letters, an ATS resume checker, and job-tailoring features. The free plan includes basic templates and unlimited downloads, and the paid plan costs 18 euros a month, or 54 euros billed every three months, for more templates and unlimited AI features.
Ventusky
Tool · ventusky.com · Issue #153
Ventusky is a weather website and app with live maps of wind, rain, radar, temperature and more than 50 layers in total.
Summary
Ventusky is a weather website and app with live maps of wind, rain, radar, temperature and more than 50 layers in total. It draws on ECMWF, GFS, ICON and GEM forecast models and includes local forecasts. A Premium tier is also offered.
How Long to Read
Tool · howlongtoread.com · Issue #152
How Long to Read estimates how long a book takes to read or to listen to as an audiobook.
Summary
How Long to Read estimates how long a book takes to read or to listen to as an audiobook. You can search millions of books by title or author, with estimates adjusted to your reading speed.
PokeRogue
Tool · pokerogue.net · Issue #151
PokeRogue is a Pokémon fangame inspired by roguelite games.
Summary
PokeRogue is a Pokémon fangame inspired by roguelite games. Players battle endlessly while gathering stacking items, explore many biomes and push Pokémon stats beyond normal limits.
Water a Day: Daily Water Intake Calculator
Tool · wateraday.com · Issue #149
Water a Day estimates how much water you should drink.
Summary
Water a Day estimates how much water you should drink. You enter sex, age, weight, height and activity level, and it shows the result in liters, cups and bottles. It cites National Academies adequate intake figures of about 3.7 L per day for adult men and 2.7 L for adult women, and lists factors such as heat, exercise and altitude that change needs.
Magic Loops
Tool · magicloops.dev · Issue #149
Magic Loops is a platform for building AI-powered apps and automations by combining LLMs and code, with the pitch that you can build apps without writing code.
Summary
Magic Loops is a platform for building AI-powered apps and automations by combining LLMs and code, with the pitch that you can build apps without writing code. Its gallery includes community apps such as Magic Alchemy and Idea Builder. A free tier offers 8,000 credits and public loops, while the Professional plan costs $20 per month and adds private loops.
VirusTotal
Tool · virustotal.com · Issue #148
VirusTotal is a service for checking whether a file or link is a potential threat.
Summary
VirusTotal is a service for checking whether a file or link is a potential threat. Scammers use increasingly convincing methods, so checking suspicious files and links before opening them is useful. The site is provided by VirusTotal.
50 Hacks
Tool · 50hacks.co · Issue #148
50 Hacks is a crowdsourced site where people post productivity tips and the community votes them into a Top 50 list.
Summary
50 Hacks is a crowdsourced site where people post productivity tips and the community votes them into a Top 50 list. Anyone can submit, upvote or comment without an account, with Hot, New and Top 50 tabs organizing the tips. Marc Lou runs the site, which also carries advertising and a promoted course.
How I Search in 2024
Read · newsletter.vickiboykis.com · 6 min · Issue #148
Vicki Boykis describes how she searches the web in 2024, arguing that search is splitting into task-specific tools as LLMs and independent search engines grow.
Summary
Vicki Boykis describes how she searches the web in 2024, arguing that search is splitting into task-specific tools as LLMs and independent search engines grow. She uses Kagi, a paid search engine she switched to in January 2024, which has a summarizer and a Small Web section. She also uses Marginalia, an open source, non-commercial index run by one person, and Perplexity for technical lookups with citations.
Ortto Free AI Subject Line Tester
Tool · ortto.com · Issue #147
Ortto's AI Labs offers a free subject line tester.
Summary
Ortto's AI Labs offers a free subject line tester. You enter a subject line, your name and email, and it predicts the open rate for your line and for AI-generated alternatives. The example shown scores the entered line at 0% and the suggestions at 22% to 32%. Ortto is a customer data, messaging and analytics platform.
Digital Defense: Personal Security Checklist
Tool · digital-defense.io · Issue #143
Alicia Sykes built Digital Defense, a personal security checklist for protecting privacy, online accounts and devices.
Summary
Alicia Sykes built Digital Defense, a personal security checklist for protecting privacy, online accounts and devices. It holds 12 checklists with 259 items, covering web browsing, networks, authentication, email, messaging, social media, smart home and personal finance. Users tick items off at Essential, Optional and Advanced levels. The project is MIT-licensed and open source on GitHub.
Saner.ai
Tool · saner.ai · Issue #143
Saner.AI is an AI personal assistant for notes, email and calendar, aimed at people with ADHD.
Summary
Saner.AI is an AI personal assistant for notes, email and calendar, aimed at people with ADHD. A Chrome extension and voice input capture notes, which can then be searched alongside files and the web. It turns emails into tasks and pulls in Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack and Google Drive. The product is in beta, with a free package offered.
Docalysis
Tool · docalysis.com · Issue #142
Docalysis is an AI tool for chatting with PDF documents, answering questions about a file within seconds.
Summary
Docalysis is an AI tool for chatting with PDF documents, answering questions about a file within seconds. Its products are Chat, Batch, Embed and an API. The company claims it saves 95% of the time spent reading documents, and says files can be deleted at any time.
Turn off Google location history and tune ads
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #140
The Maps menu shows a daily timeline of routes from your phone
Summary
Google keeps a timeline of your movements, and the speaker says you can switch off location history and tune ad topics.
The speaker shows where to find the Google Maps Timeline, which displays daily routes for a phone that has been carried around. Location History can be turned off there, and data from services such as mail, phone audio and Drive can be exported. The speaker also says users can review which ad topics are shown, reduce sensitive topics, or turn off personalized ads entirely.
Key points- The Maps menu shows a daily timeline of routes from your phone
- Location History can be turned off from a Google account page
- Ad topics can be reduced, or personalised ads switched off entirely
Similar Songs Finder: Spotify Playlists From One Song
Tool · similarsongsfinder.com · Issue #140
Similar Songs Finder builds a Spotify playlist from a song the user enters, finding over 100 similar songs from one track.
Summary
Similar Songs Finder builds a Spotify playlist from a song the user enters, finding over 100 similar songs from one track. Users can regenerate for another batch of 100, and each result opens in Spotify so it can be saved. The tool is completely free.
Convertio: Online File Converter
Tool · convertio.co · Issue #138
Convertio is an online file converter that handles documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets, ebooks, archives, presentations and fonts across more than 300 formats.
Summary
Convertio is an online file converter that handles documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets, ebooks, archives, presentations and fonts across more than 300 formats. Conversion runs in the cloud, and uploaded files are deleted right away and converted files after 24 hours. The maximum file size is 1 GB, and the site also offers a conversion API and OCR.
Hemingway Editor: Writing Clarity Tool
Tool · hemingwayapp.com · Issue #136
Hemingway Editor is a writing tool for making English prose bolder and clearer.
Summary
Hemingway Editor is a writing tool for making English prose bolder and clearer. Its paid product, Hemingway Editor Plus, comes with a free two-week trial that requires no credit card. The site also lists free tools such as a grammar checker, paraphrasing tool, AI proofreader and readability checker.
Dictation.io: Free Voice-to-Text Tool
Tool · dictation.io · Issue #136
Dictation.io is a free, browser-based voice-to-text tool for Google Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Summary
Dictation.io is a free, browser-based voice-to-text tool for Google Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux. It transcribes speech in real time, so users can write emails and documents by speaking, with voice commands for new lines, paragraphs and punctuation. It supports many languages and uses Google Speech Recognition.
Bento: Link-in-Bio Page for Creatives
Tool · bento.me · Issue #135
Bento is a personal link-in-bio page that lets creatives show videos, podcasts, newsletters, photos, paid products, streams and calendars on one page instead of behind separate links.
Summary
Bento is a personal link-in-bio page that lets creatives show videos, podcasts, newsletters, photos, paid products, streams and calendars on one page instead of behind separate links. It is pitched as a link in bio that is rich and beautiful, and is free. Linktree acquired Bento.
KeyCombiner: Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Tool · keycombiner.com · Issue #134
KeyCombiner is a web app for learning and practicing keyboard shortcuts.
Summary
KeyCombiner is a web app for learning and practicing keyboard shortcuts. Users can import shortcut collections from a public database covering VSCode, Vim, Gmail, Notion and Excel, then practice them with spaced-repetition flashcards that track errors and timing. A companion desktop app looks up shortcuts for the active application. It reports over 8,500 users.
Spotube: Open-Source Music Streaming App
Tool · spotube.krtirtho.dev · Issue #133
Spotube is a free, open-source, cross-platform music streaming app for Android, Windows, Linux and macOS.
Summary
Spotube is a free, open-source, cross-platform music streaming app for Android, Windows, Linux and macOS. Users can connect their own music metadata, playlists and audio sources through community-made plugins. Features include playlist import and sync, time-synced lyrics that work regardless of source, and downloadable tracks with metadata tags. No premium subscription is required.
Songtell: Song Meanings and Backstories
Tool · songtell.com · Issue #131
Songtell is a website that explains the meaning and backstories behind song lyrics.
Summary
Songtell is a website that explains the meaning and backstories behind song lyrics. It combines AI-powered analysis with community contributions, which the site says are verified before being woven into its analysis. A weekly list shows the songs readers are viewing most.
Ambiphone: Ambient Sounds for Work and Relaxation
Tool · ambiph.one · Issue #129
Ambiphone is a sound app offering ambient music and environmental sounds for work, study and relaxation.
Summary
Ambiphone is a sound app offering ambient music and environmental sounds for work, study and relaxation. Users can combine the sounds with one another. It is described as useful when you want to escape from reality for a while.
Omnivore
Tool · omnivore.app · Issue #128
Omnivore is a free, open-source read-it-later app for serious readers.
Summary
Omnivore is a free, open-source read-it-later app for serious readers. It saves articles and pages so they can be read later, which helps organize the many tabs and reading items people collect.
ChatDB: Free Browser-Based Data Tools
Tool · chatdb.ai · Issue #127
ChatDB is a collection of free, browser-based tools for working with data files, with 53 tools in total.
Summary
ChatDB is a collection of free, browser-based tools for working with data files, with 53 tools in total. It can convert, view and edit files such as CSV, Parquet, JSON, GeoJSON, SQLite and Excel, and includes AI tools for querying Parquet and CSV files in natural language. The site says its tools run in the browser, with no uploads and no accounts.
Typeface Animator
Tool · typefaceanimator.com · Issue #127
Typeface Animator is a website for creating text animations without writing code, described as a way to speed up creative work.
Summary
Typeface Animator is a website for creating text animations without writing code, described as a way to speed up creative work. It is a specialized tool for quickly animating text for business or social media use.
ReadPilot: AI Page and Video Summaries
Tool · chromewebstore.google.com · Issue #126
ReadPilot is a Chrome extension that uses AI to summarize web pages and videos in one click, directly on the page being read.
Summary
ReadPilot is a Chrome extension that uses AI to summarize web pages and videos in one click, directly on the page being read. Users can set summary length, tone and perspective, receive output in other languages, and save summaries with their original links. The developer is listed as EverGrow Tech Inc., and the extension offers in-app purchases.
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