15 Online Tools that You Will Come to Love as a Tech
I have compiled a list of 15 free online tools that will help you greatly as a tech. I’m sure that there are other good ones that I have left out so please feel free to post the ones that you like as well.
IPTools offers a wide variety of online networking tools. With this site you can look up IP address information, check spam databases, run pings, run traceroutes, lookup WHOIS information and much more.
BugMeNot allows you to find and share logins for sites that require you to register. This tool is great to use when you don’t want to have to go through the process of creating an account for a site when you just want to login once for something like a driver.
SpeedTest.net allows you to test your Internet connection speed. It’s great to use when you want to see if your ISP is holding up on their end of the bargain.
Del.icio.us is a social bookmarking site that allows you to bookmark sites and view them from any computer. This site is great because not only can you bookmark sites and view them anywhere, you can also search through everyone’s bookmarks to find great tech articles.
Omnidrive is an online storage service that allows you to upload large files, access them from any computer, and share them with other people. They also offer the ability to edit your Office documents using Zoho without ever downloading them. You get 1GB free and the ability to upgrade to 1 terabyte. This site is great for hosting your tech tools and accessing them from computers you are working on.
10 Minute Mail allows you to create temporary email addresses that expire after 10 minutes. It’s great to use for sites that require you to receive something through email but you don’t want to be bombarded with spam.
Free Password Generator
Free Password Generator generates very strong and unique passwords. Before you generate your passwords, you can predefine settings such has what type of symbols to use and the length you want it to be.
Trend Micro HouseCall is an online virus, spyware, and malware scanner that runs in your web browser. It’s very handy when you are working on a computer that doesn’t have antivirus software and you want to scan it without having to install one.
You Get Signal allows you to check which ports are open into your network. This is great tool to use when you are trying to patch holes in your firewall.
WhatIsThatFile.com
WhatIsThatFile.com allows you to identify unknown files on a computer. This tool is great for looking up files that you suspect might be possible viruses, trojans, or malware.
YouSendIt allows you to send large files to other people when the files are too large for your email. This tool is a great alternative to using FTP.
DLL-files.com has a huge library of downloadable dll files. Next time you get an error about a missing dll file, you can go here and download it.
Google Microsoft Search allows you to search specifically through Microsoft-related sites. This site is great for searching through Microsoft tech articles for a specific problem.
Zamzar is a file conversion tool that allows you to convert file types through their site. Currently they support over 60 file types. This is a great tool for converting files when you don’t have the appropriate application to do so.
Default Router Passwords Database allows you to search for router as well as other devices default passwords. This tool comes in very handy when you have to reset a device but can’t find the manual to look up the default password.
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December 4th, 2007 at 5:49 am
Zamar is a cool site when you can’t find a downloadable application to help you convert files but make sure you have your popup blocker on before navigating here. My first visit resulted in 3 popups that repeated once I attempted to close them.
Nasty. They could learn something from Google’s unobtrusive text based ads.
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Anonymous Reply:
December 4th, 2007 at 10:19 am
Media-convert is a site just like Zamzar, but without the obtrusive ads. They convert more file types than Zamzar. I use them for just any conversions I need to do.
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Anonymous Reply:
December 4th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Desktoptopia is a cool app for the mac that loads designer desktops on your monitor from an ever growing database of top creative desktops.
http://www.desktoptopia.com
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Anonymous Reply:
December 8th, 2007 at 10:28 am
In addition to my last post, http://www.youconvertit.com/ lets you convert files up to 300Mb in size, instead of media-convert’s 150Mb and zamzar’s 100Mb. It also lets you convert up to 5 files at once.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Much better than You Get Signal: http://www.grc.com/intro.htm
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December 12th, 2007 at 4:56 am
There are some great tools here, well worth a look.
Regards
jsanderz
http://www.informationaddicts.com
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jon.meade Reply:
December 8th, 2007 at 10:38 am
sry for double post, I thought the comment wasn’t adding correctly (I just made an acount btw)
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December 12th, 2007 at 7:31 am
This is a fantastic list. I submitted it to BloggingZoom.com because I know there are people there who could make use of these tools. Thanks.
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Anonymous Reply:
December 10th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
dontreg.com – temp email is useful too.
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December 12th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I would like to add Zoho to the list. It provides around 14 different tools like wiki to CRM tools, chat and may more.
Sumanth Krishna
http://sumanthtechsavvy.blogspot.com
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December 16th, 2007 at 5:49 am
Good list. Regarding security and mail delivery, I suggest this very interesting service:
https://lockbin.com/
It’s very useful, reliable and easy-to-use. A big help ensuring your privacy online.
p.s. of course…it’s free without any limitation.
Bye.
Scibiz (http://www.scibiz.it/blogging)
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December 17th, 2007 at 6:17 am
http://www.google.com/linux (if u add a “/” to the end it wont work)
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December 29th, 2007 at 10:01 am
There are more free DNS, IP and host tools at mydnstools.info, including a very cool web host / webserver info tool.
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January 14th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Outstanding list of tools. Especially Zamzar. I had forgotten about it and your list reacquainted me with the service. I was looking for something to change a pdf to a doc file for a client. The Zamzar application was just what the doctor ordered.
Thanks a lot
George Stark
http://www.servicesamerica.com
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January 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Here is a list that has hundreds of free ware ranked by popularity
http://michaeleee.blogspot.com/2007/01/list-of-best-freeware.html
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January 24th, 2008 at 6:19 am
I find FreeTube useful when theres some news event thing happening that I want to learn more on..it shows live television channels mostly news rather entertaining.
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March 9th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Great list bro.
Jake
my site:
free razr
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March 15th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I use GuerrillaMail for temp email. I use XDrive for online storage(even though I despise AOL) it is an excellent tool it gives 5 Gb and has a per file limit of 2.5Gb compared to box.net it blows it away and there is a free client you can run on your machine that mounts the 5Gb as a network drive. Really quite impressed with it. I like and use most of the others too, nice list. Also instead of Trends housecall(used to use it) ESET has now made an online scanner on their site(as far as I, and most security sites, are concerned is the best AV). Thanks for the list.
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April 9th, 2008 at 4:57 am
I don’t mean to sound as if I have all the answers – but I found a FANTASTIC website that has techs that work with you on the phone to fix any PC issue FREE – not only that, but this website has a toolbar called “The Gadgetbar Toolbar” and it has most if not all of each and every link on this webpage and more!!!! I might even dare say that it even has links to other similar websites that have better free tests & scans than the ones that have been offered by everyone here… How they found all of this cool info – I don’t know… But the collection of helpful stuff they found and put into their toolbar is by far much greater / larger than the amount of things offered here on this page…. Like I said – I offer no offense in boasting that I have all the answers, but if so many of you really appreciate this web page for the few links it offers to other help websites – then you will definitely LOVE The Gadgetbar Toolbar AND the I.G. Headquarters website!!!! http://www.ig-headquarters.com/index.htm
Regards,
Just another helpful offer of what I found – hope you like it.
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Simon Green Reply:
September 15th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
lol wtf
quite possibly the worst website i’ve seen since 1999
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Charles Moore Reply:
June 13th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Simon, I would have to agree – the absolute WORST! I say we nominate it to websitesthatsuck.com !
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April 9th, 2008 at 5:22 am
I just came upon this while using my Stumbleupon toolbar! As I read all of these posts and tried all of the links, I realized this was indeed a good idea…. But that last post by "Anonymous" really got me curious… The IG headquarters website really is pretty cool. I downloaded and installed the gadgetbar toolbar and even though I haven’t yet seen all of the links on this page inside the toolbar, I did see some so far – so perhaps it is for real. Gadgetbar definitely has a ton of free scans and stuff. I am running them on my other computer as I am typing on this one. I am also a strong believer in the Firefox browser. I won’t surf without it. Gadgetbar works for Firefox too, which is good! I see that even though it may be true that they have a lot more to offer than a few links, they also offer a gigantic database of free online streaming TV & Movies too! THAT IS MORE MY CUP OF TEA! Yeah, I like helpful links, free tests and scans – but my heart is into entertainment! One of the links I found in Gadgetbar is for PC Pitstop: http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
There are really too many to mention and this one may already be a popular one.. The Gadgetbar and the site that created it have one thing in common with Emerging Techs: They both have a ton of helpful, free information!
Gadgetbar has my vote!
Nick
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April 24th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Great list. I just created a del.ico.us account and then bookmarked most of the other sites
Thanks for the info
Corm…
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May 5th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Get a linux live CD, and put all the kiddy toys back in the box.
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May 30th, 2008 at 2:52 am
This is a multi utility toolbar that provides you free POP3 access to gmail, yahoo and hotmail. With a built in radio, it will add games, humour and life to your browser. Features are better experienced than told.
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July 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 am
to avoid the pop ups refresh the page 3 times before you use it
works for me
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July 10th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
How is a linux live CD going to be any quicker at doing any of things mentioned above?
Do you even know what a linux live CD is?
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July 28th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
for writing that comment
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July 28th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I would like to recommend Mr Login. It’s a free online tool that stores passwords and login details, so you just need to remember only one password.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I really like yougetsignal and yousendit. Very useful applications, especially for advanced users. Yousendit should increase features for their free service, but anyway, its a fantastic service.
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September 15th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I’d have to add PC Tools password generator:
http://www.pctools.com/guides/password/
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September 17th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
this is great site
thanks a lot
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September 22nd, 2008 at 10:18 am
Cool post, Thanks!
Here’s my contribution:
Use this resource to choose the GNU/Linux LiveCD that’s best for you:
http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php
Use this resource to learn more about GNU/Linux distros:
distrowatch.com
Another speedtest website:
speakeasy.net/speedtest
Online Email/MX tester:
http://www.mxtoolbox.com/diagnostic.aspx
See what type of server a site is running(and other tools):
news.netcraft.com
Whois:
samspade.org
Cheers!
Shannon VanWagner
healthysystem.blogspot.com
Get your cool GNU/Linux shirt here:
free.spreadshirt.com
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
To check you email server against all the major email blacklist organizations, with links and information on how to resolve blacklisting problems, try this fast and free tool: http://blacklistmonitoring.com/lookup/email_blacklist_IP_address_lookup.php
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October 22nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Greetings,
I would like to draw your attention to http://www.showdocument.com that we recently launched.
It allows instant co-browsing on any document, something like a collaborative Zoho share.
You upload your document and invite your friends to view it with you.
There is a review at http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10070332-2.html“>http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10070332-2.html
Regards,
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November 29th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Regarding PC pitstop, they are currently running a special sale where you can get 25% off all of their products if you enter the right promo code.
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December 14th, 2008 at 6:40 am
A good online storage is . Free 50GB of storage, 2GB max file size upload.
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Anonymous Reply:
December 14th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Adrive.com
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December 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 am
Another cool utility you should review is Mashed Life. I use it, and it lets me store my passwords online and then access them using a single log in. Then, using a Bookmark from my browser, it lets me log into any site I have stored my account information for.
This can be used on any browser or OS, even the iPhone. Also, it has security certificated from top companies so its pretty safe.
You should check it out, and maybe do a review at http://www.mashedlife.com
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December 31st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Good find! My new fav is: coupon
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January 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Omnidrive is now de-facto defunct. It’s website now redirects to a financial service.
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March 21st, 2009 at 9:55 am
Try verzend.be: (yousendit alternative)
- 1GB size limit
- 100% free
- Password protected folders
- Fast, No limits, No adds!
http://www.verzend.be
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May 16th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Thanks for this!
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June 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
photoshopped
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June 13th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I also often use iptools.biz for online networking tools.
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July 12th, 2009 at 7:30 am
This could give me a good idea and able to use it in the future. thanks.
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August 19th, 2009 at 4:07 am
PhotuFunia is a great site too
it is a big picture effects online tool.
DO TRY IT!
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September 25th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Great list of tools. very helpful thanks
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September 28th, 2009 at 5:54 am
japan 15 minitus free mail site
(DEA)
http://15qm.com
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October 3rd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Awesome tools, thanks v. much
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October 18th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I just want to know if I am paying for something
that causes /ig at the end of websites I type in. Please help….I have no idea what it is!
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Casey Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Lou,
I’m not sure I understand what you are talking about. My site is completely free. Maybe you should check your computer for spyware.
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January 2nd, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Great article that ten minute mail is something i will use
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May 7th, 2010 at 11:46 am
http://www.opendns.com is a great free service that you can customize so your kids, (grandkids), won’t accidently stumble into porn sites.
Sure beats a 5 megabyte host file that needs frequent updates.
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May 7th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Hers’s another freebee worth a minute of your time to check out.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/YOUR-SITE-GOES-HERE.COM/summary/
also check this out
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/YOUR-SITE-GOES-HERE.COM/downloads/
Just fill in the site you want to check out where indicated in the links above and this McAfee run service will display a diagram of links from that site and other valuable info.
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December 12th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
http://www.senditconfidential.com is a secure messaging service that prevents recipients from printing or forwarding your messages, lets you send messages that get deleted from the recipient’s inbox after a selected date and can insert watermarks into your message. It even lets you delete a message from the recipient’s inbox after you’ve sent it.
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January 5th, 2011 at 12:23 am
What about the tools that helps for video conferencing softwares. http://www.peoplelink.in is providing video conferencing software for business world over.
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March 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
And Online Toolz
http://www.online-toolz.com
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April 14th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
“Bugmenot” almost never works.
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June 3rd, 2011 at 11:52 am
You should add Zoho to the list.
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