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5 Lesser Known But Helpful Websites

The vast ocean of the Internet contains many unknown treasures.

Eashwar Somasundaram
Mar 13, 2017
University of Kentucky
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5 Lesser Known But Helpful Websites
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Most of us probably use just a handful of websites on the Internet. What more do you need beyond Google and Facebook? There are many helpful but largely unknown websites out there.


1. Never Miss Another Coupon

Retailmenot aggregates coupons for hundreds of companies from Walmart to Carter's. Before you go shopping next time, make sure to check this website out.

2. Have You Been Hacked?

The internet is a battleground between security experts and hackers. You can use this website to see if your email address and password have ever been published as part of a massive data breach.

3. Trying To Find The Perfect Font?

If you have a design project, and you cannot find the perfect font, try wordmark. This website lets you see a side-by-side comparison of all of the fonts installed on your computer.

4. Slow Internet

Speedtest will tell you your internet upload and download speed. If your internet has suddenly slowed down, this is a good way to quantitatively check before you call your ISP.

5. Finding Something You Like That You Did Not Know About

StumbleUpon looks at your interests and recommends online content. For example, if you have been searching for dystopian novels lately, it may recommend you 1984.

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