A whole lot of useful tools

The Useful List

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Hey there, fellow tech explorers!
Ever seen those “powerful websites you should know” videos? I’m totally into that vibe. Over time, I’ve been collecting some seriously cool and useful websites. In this post, I’m laying out all my faves—and I’m even marking the ones I actually use with a star (★). I’ve done my best to keep things organized so you can find what you need without the chaos.


Fonts

★ Google Fonts Helper

We all know Google Fonts, right? I even use them on this crappy blog sometimes. But when you need to self-host those fonts, the Google Fonts Helper is a lifesaver. Search for your fonts just like on Google Fonts and download them along with the CSS code. Just make sure those paths are correct, or nothing works!
GitHub link

fontshare

This is a super cool font library to explore! You’ll always find something unique here—perfect if you’re tired of everyone else using the same old Google Fonts.

uncut.wtf


CDNs

cdnjs.com

A reliable CDN to get your libraries and assets loaded fast.

cloudflare

Another heavyweight in the CDN world to help speed things up.


Cloud Computing

Hetzner

Great support, super affordable pricing, and easy scaling. They even offer domains, firewalls, web hosting—basically everything you need. I can absolutely recommend it! Plus, using this link gives you a €20 starter credit.

ionos.com (Germany: ionos.de)

A solid option if you’re based in or targeting Germany.


Social Media Platforms

Mastodon / Fediverse

Love the idea of no central server? With Mastodon, everyone can run their own server. Total freedom!

Bluesky

Think of it as Twitter—but without the typical jerk vibes.

Winston (or Artemis)

A reddit client that looks really slick. I haven’t tried it yet, but it’s definitely on my radar.

yewtu.be

A neat alternative to YouTube for when you’re looking to skip the usual.

scripe.rip

Your go-to alternative for Medium blogs.


Random Other Cool Websites

snapsome.pics

A browser-based photobooth that’s just plain fun!


Books

The Nature of Code

A must-read for creative coders! This book breaks down complex topics—like physics simulations, flocking, neural networks, and more—in a playful, accessible way. Perfect for beginners and seasoned programmers alike. (All examples use p5.js.)

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Ever wondered about the perks of being an introvert? Susan Cain shows how introverts—who quietly innovate and contribute—are massively underrated. If you’ve ever felt different or out of place, this book is a game changer.

Blackout - Morgen ist es zu spät german

A thrilling page-turner that kept me hooked. Set during a massive blackout in Europe, it’s a stark reminder of how fragile our society can be—and how quickly things can go south.

Fahrenheit 451

An absolute classic. I got forced to read it in school, but it’s fascinating to see the dystopian parallels with our current world of endless social media and doomscrolling.


Mockups for Product Design


Art

public.work

Loads of high-quality, free-to-use photos. Perfect for pimping out your space with art that doesn’t break the bank. You can even get them professionally printed for a really slick look.


Inspiration

Are.na

A killer online tool for saving and organizing all your important content—a sort of digital memory palace or playlists for ideas.

cosmos.so

Think Pinterest, but for designs. Tons of unique inspiration awaits!

same.energy

A visual search engine that’s all about capturing the vibe. Perfect for finding art, photography, decoration ideas, or just some fresh visual inspiration.


Design Resources

htmlcolorcodes.com

Find the perfect color combinations for your projects.

cssgradient.io

Create smooth, customizable gradients and then copy-paste the code into your project!

photogradient.com

Turn your photos into stunning gradients. It’s awesome as a background generator—by the way, for 4K images, a 16:9 ratio means 3840x2160.

cofolios

A place where employes of big known companies like google, microsoft and meta are sharing their portfolios.

design spells

viewport.ui

typescale.com


Voiceovers

SpeechMa

is simmilar to elevenlabs but free. TTS

Voices (mac app)

An app for your mac using openAI and ElevenLab APIs to generate voice.

kokoro

incredibly fast TTS model open source and selfhosted (very rare at this quality!)! https://github.com/remsky/Kokoro-FastAPI relating to that


Games

Cards Agains Humanity

A super funny game. Basically every player will get cards and you have to answer given questions with that. There will be many funny and maybe also naughty combinations. It’s the perfect party game. Try it!


Newsletters

selfh.st

a newsletter about new selfhosted and open source software


Other Helpful Tools

tango.ai

This tool lets you create super simple guides by capturing your browser actions and recording steps with text. It’s a bit pricey if you want to share more than 15 workflows, so I’m thinking someone should build an open-source alternative. Hit me up if you’re in!

notchnook

A super cool use of your MacBook’s notch—like having a dynamic island on your device, inspired by Apple iPhones.

🛍️ Amazon Recomendations


That’s it for now, folks! I hope you find this list as useful and inspiring as I do. Drop your thoughts, let me know if you have any cool sites to add, and let’s keep this tech adventure rolling!
Stay curious and keep exploring,
unicorn 🦄