There are literally billions of websites on the Internet. It's difficult to find just the one you want to help or entertain you. That's why, every day, I bring you the best sites the Internet has to offer. Here are this year's 10 most popular Cool Sites on my website – the coolest site of all.
1. Opt-out of online tracking
Online advertisers are increasingly tracking you online. You can see ads following you from site to site. This site helps you opt-out of every advertiser, or just select ones.
2. Buy the right HDTV antenna
With all the cable, satellite and online video companies pushing for your attention, it's easy to forget that you can get free, high-definition TV right over the air. All you need is the right antenna for your HDTV.
3. Stay current on Facebook scams
With more than 800 million users, Facebook is a scammer's dream come true. New scams appear so quickly it's hard to keep track. This site keeps track for you, so you don't have to wonder what is a scam and what isn't.
4. Is do-it-yourself really less expensive?
There are many reasons you'd want to do your own home repair or project. Saving money is the main reason. Does doing it yourself really save money though? This site compares the time and cost of DIY vs. hiring a professional.
5. Do hackers have your passwords?
A large number of data breaches at major organizations were reported in 2011. More often than not, the hackers made off with huge lists of customer information, including email addresses. Was your email address one of those stolen? This site can tell you.
6. Find the least expensive gas
I think we're all aware gasoline is expensive. You want to use as little as possible and fill up at a station with the lowest prices. This site helps you with the latter. It tells you where the cheapest fuel is in your area.
7. Powerful weather checking
Many sites give you a weather forecast. This one gives you much more. It pulls forecasts from three major organizations, including detailed information on weather trends, cloud cover and precipitation. All of it comes in easy-to-digest graphs.
8. Calculate your lifespan
No one knows how long they're going to live. However, this life-expectancy calculator can give you a general idea. Just answer 40 simple questions and it gives you an estimate along with recommendations for lifestyle changes.
9. Save money on printer ink
Like gas, printer ink is expensive. In fact, it's more expensive than gas. You don't want to waste any on unneeded pages when printing from the Internet. This service allows you to choose exactly what parts of a website to print.
10. Stay informed on fake antivirus Hackers love to trick you into downloading malicious programs. One way they do this is with fake antivirus. The newest versions look just like real programs. Before you download any security software, check this database to make sure it isn't a fake.
