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10 Cool Websites We Recommend

May 14, 2008 by stergeron 

10 Cool Websites We Recommend

Here is a list of 10 Cool Websites We Recommend. We know you probably have heard of some of them, but if you’ve heard of all 10 of these cool websites, then consider yourself an internet fiend (like us of course). These are in no particular order, but we are recommending them because they are entertaining, interesting or just cool websites you should know about. If you’ve got some more cool websites you’d like us to include in a future post, then drop us an email or leave a comment and we’ll check them out. Enjoy.

10 Cool Websites We Recommend

Thesixtyone

Thesixtyone makes music discovery fun again. You’ll like it because it’s like a safari for music junkies. Get rewarded for discovering new music and having discerning tastes. Don’t blame us if you stay up late looking for that one track that helps you level up. Oh yeah, they also have of one the best UI experiences of all the music sites we’ve been too.

Rentometer

Want to find out if you’re paying too much for that swanky little bachelor pad of yours? Check out Rentometer. It’s a nifty little tool that will tell you if you’ve got a steal of a deal or if you should probably renegotiate with your landlord. Luckily we live in a 10-bedroom mansion and don’t have to worry about any of that!

CookingForEngineers

If it’s true that women love guys that can cook, then CookingforEngineers is a site you should visit. This site is awesome because it serves up recipes in a way that guys understand. It’s hard to explain, but you just have to trust us on this one. This is a must visit for every guy who likes or wants to cook.

ExtraTasty

If you’re looking for a great drink recipe or have one to share then ExtraTasty is your go-to site. You can create your own “My Bar” by entering all of the ingredients, mixers and garnishes you have at home and then let ExtraTasty tell you all the possible recipes you can make—cool. It also offers you the ability to submit your own drink recipes to the site and lets others rate your concoctions.

Hulu

Hulu is a free online video service that offers viewers instant access to hit TV shows, movies and clips. Many sites have tried to accomplish the same feat, but it seems like Hulu is actually making it happen. Look out your window and tell me if you see the pigs flying too.

Mint

We are a big fan of saving money here at Ploomy and an even bigger fan of Mint. Mint allows you to take total control of your finances 24/7. It links all of your bank and credit card accounts and downloads the information for you every night. It serves up your transactions in a detailed, but non-confusing way. The catch: It offers tips on ways you can save money by signing up for other services. It’s a small price to pay if you ask me.

Topix

If CNN or Google News gets boring sometimes and you want something with more local flavor, then check out Topix. You can get news in virtually any city or town in the U.S. Topix links news from 50,000 sources to thousands of forums. If you’re looking for a new way to follow the news, this site should be added to your daily habits.

Jooce

If you are one of the 500 million worldwide who access the Internet at a cybercafe, then Jooce might be for you. Think of Jooce as a cool platform which allows you to bring your entire digital life with you wherever you go on whatever computer you use. Keep the flash drives at home and stop lugging the laptop around because Jooce is all you need. The best part is that you can instantly share all your videos, pictures, and songs with friends.

Jumpcut

We like Jumpcut because it allows you to upload, share and remix your videos in a cool way. The tools are feature-rich, intuitive, and so easy to use. We especially like how you can remix videos. From uploading to publishing to friends, Jumpcut makes online video easy.

indeed

If you’re looking for a new job or just want to see what’s currently out there, check out Indeed. This job search engine includes postings from many of the major job listing sites and newspapers. It gives you free instant access to millions of job opportunities. This is a cool site indeed.

Comments

18 Responses to “10 Cool Websites We Recommend”

  1. soo on May 14th, 2008 12:05 pm

    Definitely can vouch for hulu.com. Also, if you’re using firefox and adblock plus, you can block all of the in-episode ads.

  2. Pavol on May 14th, 2008 1:44 pm

    I heard about indeed.com already, but rentometer.com is a pretty cool website too. It says I am paying about what I should for a 1BR here in Chicago. The other sites are pretty good too.

  3. MR Kurt on May 14th, 2008 3:25 pm

    Great little cooking site there. Engineers do tend to have analytical minds and this is a great site for us. My girlfriend is an engineer by trade, but she doesn’t like the site. Go figure.

  4. MSMarc on May 14th, 2008 8:09 pm

    Thesixtyone is an awesome site. I thought Pandora and lastfm were my main places to find new music but thesixtyone shows me cool tunes that I’ve never heard of before. Jooce is also a really interesting idea, I’m trying to find a good way to use it in my digital life.

  5. coolmanluke on May 15th, 2008 6:13 am

    You miss’d some travel sites like kayak. Travel makes up for a lot of internet attention and I’d like to see this category covered in your next round. Thanks for these 10 cool websites though.

  6. Mark on May 18th, 2008 8:15 pm

    Really loving thesixtyone and Hulu. thesixtyone does a lot of neat things to provide for a fun channel for music discovery and I think it could give sites like MySpace and Last.fm a real run for their money. So thanks for the link!

    Hulu makes me wonder why I still watch television. I’m hoping they add more seasons of The Office. Also, the ability to watch movies (i.e. Girl next door) is pretty cool.

  7. nerdd.net | news and opinion on May 19th, 2008 11:47 pm

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  8. SARAH on May 20th, 2008 2:13 am

    Overall the list is good. Thanks for sharing!

  9. Mohammed Ali on May 20th, 2008 3:55 am

    TheTrueCall site for cool and peacful information

  10. TelevisionSpy on May 20th, 2008 7:46 pm

    Check out http://www.freetube.us.tc for tv streams if you get a chance.

  11. SantaBJ on May 21st, 2008 2:31 am

    You’re forgetting (or you don’t know) about www.dealextreme.com

    Brilliant site :)

  12. vmen on May 21st, 2008 11:10 pm

    yes, I like Hulu site very much. it”s free.

  13. Cully Perlman on May 22nd, 2008 8:23 am

    Indeed is a great site. I’ve been using it for a while and highly recommend it–I love the fact that it’s basically an amalgamation of a lot of other sites.

  14. toread on May 25th, 2008 8:56 am

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  15. Computerden on May 28th, 2008 8:15 am

    isnt indeed just a google custom search site?

  16. mackenzie on June 12th, 2008 7:27 pm

    Warning, topix is full of crazy republicans!

  17. Kris Leslie on July 17th, 2008 9:05 am

    I haven’t had the chance to use all of the apps listed but my experience with Hulu and Mint has been nothing less of exciting! Rent-o-Meter has saved me a few dolloars on trying to find a decent apartment that is close to my job without breaking the bank. Cooking For Engineers is nirvana for myself since I’m an overly analytical person.

  18. Brian on July 18th, 2008 10:59 am

    thesixtyone is amazing. i’ve been addicted for 8 months. and i’ve bought no less than 10 albums over that time based on artists that i never would’ve heard of if ’tweren’t for t61.

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