Top 10 Most Useful Websites
This list is about the websites that are the most useful to us, for whatever reasons that may be.
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YouTube
YouTube is a global video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States. It was created by three former PayPal employees on February 14, 2005. In November 2006, Google acquired YouTube for US$1.65 billion, and it is currently ranked as the second most visited website worldwide... read more
I'm only picking this one because it's the most well-known and people will most likely see your videos. If you ever want to make videos for the internet, YouTube is where they will most likely end up.
I agree with TornadoTemper. It has a lot of medical content, so students can learn a lot of things on YouTube. Luckily, it doesn't only contain scary creepypasta and horrible Adventure Time fan videos!
Visit WebsiteYes, you can learn a lot of new things on YouTube and even find all those old TV shows, songs, advertisements, etc., you miss. The only irritating things are some fan videos, especially Adventure Time ones!
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Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a multilingual free online encyclopedia launched on January 15, 2001, by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. It is maintained by a community of volunteers who contribute and edit content using a wiki-based platform. These contributors are commonly referred to as Wikipedians.... read more
A common misconception I've been hearing is that anybody can add edits to Wikipedia. But the reality is, while anyone can edit, not everyone's edits will be accepted because they need to be reviewed by the administration. If the information is abusive or inaccurate, it will be removed.
Let's also not forget there are citations at the bottom of the page indicating where people get their information from. If anything, this site can be very useful.
Visit WebsiteContrary to popular belief, Wikipedia is actually quite accurate and offers plenty of information about any topic. It saved my life when I was in secondary school, and I hope it will continue to do so through college.
The layout is clean and simple, and it works for the massive amount of information that some articles have. I recommend it to anyone.
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Google Maps
Visit WebsiteSo you've used TripAdvisor to plan your holiday. Now it's time to locate things around your hotel with Google Maps. Google Maps comes with Street View, so you can see exactly what is on the road you're on.
You can search for specific amenities around a specific area by typing (amenity) in (city), e.g., schools in London. The possibilities are endless with Google Maps.
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TripAdvisor
Ever thought of planning a holiday abroad, going to a restaurant in the city, or even taking a tour around some caves? TripAdvisor's got you covered. With a large community and helpful reviews from the general public, you can avoid a disastrous trip.
My dad and I use TripAdvisor before going to any hotel, restaurant, etc. It has yet to let us down. Before using TripAdvisor, my dad and I went to a horrible hotel that advertised itself as a 4-star. Now, thanks to TripAdvisor, I've been to 2-star hotels that feel as good as the usual 4-star ones.
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Urban Dictionary
Yes, there are a lot of questionable definitions that do come off as edgy, unfunny, and quite cringey. But if you can get past that, then you'll find some precise definitions of certain words and phrases.
It really helped me out when I was looking for the meanings of certain words.
This site has the community tell you what different words or phrases mean. A lot of it is related to intercourse and other rude acts, but there is some intelligent content on there.
This site will help you understand the present-day slang and abbreviations that people use, if you don't already.
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Random.org
So, you're doing a survey for a business, or you may just be playing around with it. This site can help find the clients you're going to survey or who goes first in your game of hide and seek via a virtual coin toss.
There are many other simulations, such as shuffling cards, rolling dice, raffle drawing, and generating a password for your new account on a website. All the services mentioned above are free, but there is some premium content for paying users.
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Google
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products, including online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students... read more
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TheTopTens
TheTopTens is a countdown-based website launched on November 18, 2005, which consists of user-generated content.
Visitors can vote, comment, like other comments, and view user-created remixes. Registered users have access to additional features on the site, such as creating lists, remixes, posts... read more
Useful for many things. For a start, it's fun.
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eBay
eBay Inc. is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California. It facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website. The company was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995 and became a notable success story during the dot-com bubble.... read more
Looking for cheap furniture, cheap video game classics, or maybe even designer clothes on the cheap? eBay will make sure you get what you want. Beware of fake designer clothes, though.
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IMDb
The Internet Movie Database is an online database of information related to films, television programs, and video games, including cast, production crew, fictional characters, biographies, plot summaries, trivia, and reviews. It is operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. IMDb was launched... read more
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Sideways Dictionary
Not your standard dictionary. It explains meanings through analogies.
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Radio Garden
A website that features radio stations from all around the world. It's basically the music version of Google Earth.
I happened to find some of the most hidden gems here.
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Facebook
Facebook is an online social networking service owned by Meta Platforms, which is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The platform allows users to interact by commenting on posts, using the Marketplace, sharing photos, making video calls, watching short clips, dating, and playing games within the... read more
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StatCounter
Professionals use this to find out how much traffic a website gets. It is such a useful tool if you're wondering about a site's traffic.
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Amazon.com
Amazon.com, commonly known as Amazon, is an American e-commerce and cloud computing company founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994. Originally launched as an online bookstore, it has since expanded to become one of the largest online retailers in the world. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington... read more
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Convertfiles
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Khan Academy
It's one of the best sites for learning STEM subjects from K to college, whether it's rebuilding your basic mathematical skills or polishing your algebra and calculus.
It also contains other comprehensive subjects such as history and SAT preparation. Most importantly, everything is free to use.
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Anystart.com
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Yahoo!
Yahoo! is an American web services provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It is operated by Yahoo Inc., which is 90 percent owned by investment funds managed by Apollo Global Management and 10 percent by Verizon Communications. Yahoo offers a variety of services, including a web portal, search... read more
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HowStuffWorks
This website says what it does on the tin. Search for something, and it will tell you information about how it works and how it was developed.
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Netflix
Netflix is an American entertainment company founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph on August 29, 1997, in Scotts Valley, California. It began as a DVD rental-by-mail service before shifting to online streaming. Today, Netflix is one of the largest streaming platforms in the world, known for producing... read more
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Answers.com
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Tineye
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Lastpass
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Alternativeto
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Hellosign
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Viabox