30 Useful (and Unknown) Web Apps You Need to Bookmark
FillAnyPDF is a fairly simple web app which allows you to
upload a PDF file, then easily write on it wherever you want. This
allows you to easily fill out any form, even if they’re not in an
editable PDF form. You can also share your blank form with others, so
you can collect forms from a group easily. FillAnyPDF also supports
electronic signatures and has a repository of free forms.
“What is Google Wave?”
That was the question a lot of people asked when Google launched its
email-replacement-slash-collaboration platform Wave, and to a large
extent, the question remains unanswered. What we do know is that it’s a
online platform for users to participate in “Waves,” documents that can
be edited in real-time by any invitee. Some uses are obvious (Waves are
great for collaborating on articles and presentations) while others are
more contentious (is a Wave better for regular communication than an
email?). Despite the uncertainty, Wave is a web app with enormous
potential, and we recommend everyone give it a try.
Everyone wonders sometimes why their ISP’s claim of Blazing
Fast Internet doesn’t seem to translate to faster downloads or lower
pings. But both of those situations involve a second party’s connection
as well, so it’s difficult to tell exactly how fast your connection is.
That’s where SpeedTest comes in handy. By letting you select a server
near you, and showing you ping readings and download speeds to that
server, SpeedTest gives you a quantifiable measure of your connection
speed.
What makes Grooveshark special enough that we recommend it over the
dozens of other music streaming web apps? Well, the biggest thing is the
size of its library. You can find virtually any song on their site,
ready to be played instantly, included in a playlist, or added to your
personal library. Your library (available with a free account) allows
you to select any number of songs from their larger list, which you can
then browse through with an iTunes-like interface.
Grooveshark has
licensing agreements with some record companies, but its legality has
nonetheless been called in to question. In other words, enjoy, but don’t
get too attached.
Vuvox is a rich media creation app that allows you to quickly turn
your photos and audio into a moving web collage. A set of simple editing
tools allow you to crop and rotate your pictures and when you’re done
you can embed your collage into any webpage, or share links to a larger
version on Vuvox’s website.
Keep reading for more great web apps!
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