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BetterWhois.com - enables users to do a 'universal search' for a name, retrieving data from whichever registrar registered that name.
BrowserWatch - "Browser Watch aims to keep you updated with the latest in web browser technology news. Web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera are all covered."
BotSport - the spot for all bots on the Net
C|Net
Cybercafes.com - "An extensive database of internet cafes and internet access points. You can browse for cybercafes by name of the city or country."
Data Breach - "Data Breach is bringing transparency to a fast-changing connected world and helping to build a privacy-aware society."
DSL Reports - DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line, a technology for providing fast internet access. DSLreports.com provides information on DSL availability, and general residential and small business BroadBand information.
DigiSigner - "Sign documents online using electronic signature. Get legally binding signatures from others. Start with our e-signature solution for free!"
Electronic Privacy Information Center - This site works to protect privacy, freedom of expression, democratic values, and to promote the public voice in decisions concerning the future of the Internet.
Free Email Address Directory
Google Sightseeing - This site features the best tourist spots in the world via Google Maps' satellite imagery.
Google Trends - Search patterns, trends, and surprises according to Google. For both breaking news and obscure information alike, people around the world search on Google at www.google.com. With a bit of analysis, this flurry of searches often exposes interesting trends, patterns, and surprises.
Google Trends: A Year in Search 2020 - "Explore the year's biggest moments and the questions they inspired."
Google Trends: A Year in Search 2019 - "Explore the year's biggest moments and the questions they inspired."
Google Trends: A Year in Search 2018 - "Explore how Google data can be used to tell stories. Explore the year through the lens of Google Trends data in A Year in Search 2018".
Google Usenet Groups
HotSheet - "Quick loading, single page, directory of only the best web sites."
Internet Archive - The Internet Archive, a comprehensive library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Includes the "Wayback Machine", a free service allowing people to access and use archived versions of past web pages.
Internet Speed Test - by AT&T
Internet Speed Test - by BestBuy
Internet Speed Test - by Bing
Internet Speed Test - by CenturyLink
Internet Speed Test - by Cloudflare
Internet Speed Test - by Cox
Internet Speed Test - by Comcast
Internet Speed Test - by Fast.com
Internet Speed Test - by Frontier
Internet Speed Test - by Google (also use this for Stadia, and YouTube)
Internet Speed Test - by HighSpeedInternet
Internet Speed Test - by Ookla (recommended for T-Mobile users)
Internet Speed Test - by RCN
Internet Speed Test - by PC Matic
Internet Speed Test - by Speakeasy
Internet Speed Test - by Spectrum
Internet Speed Test - by Speed Check
Internet Speed Test - by Verizon
Internet Speed Test - by Xfinity
internet.com
Internet in Real Time, The - "Site shows real time statistics of top 42 websites that dominate internet."
Internet Service Providers - The List
KidRex - Kid Safe Search Engine - "Official Site. Fun and Safe Search for Kids, by Kids. Google Custom Search."
Learn the Net
Loyal Review: Step-By-Step Guide to Use Online Services - "Loyal Review is a website dedicated to provide detailed guidance to use a wide range of popular online services, just like the help from a loving family."
LifeWire: The Most Addictive Websites of 2019 - "Here they are: the most infectious and addictive websites! Don't click here unless you have at least 30 minutes to spare..."
Mix - Mix is a personalized discrovery platform that unlocks more of the internet you care about. Mix finds the internet's hidden gems by using machine learning, editor's picks and best-in-class publishers.
MyBloggingClub: Google Tricks and Secrets - "This article is about hidden Google search tricks and secrets , starting with a brief Introduction of google search tricks."
Net Lingo
NewsCentral - "The Largest Newspaper Index on the Web"
NewsLinx - Internet news
Newspapers of the World: Newslink
NewsGuard: The Internet Trust Tool - "Their Green-Red ratings signal if a website is trying to get it right or instead has a hidden agenda or knowingly publishes falsehoods or propaganda."
The New York Times: CyberTimes
Opt Out of Ad Programs - This site informs you about Internet ad programs and allows you 'opt out' of major Net ad programs with a few simple mouse clicks.
PC PitStop - Run a free diagnostic test that examines your Internet connection, hard disk, memory, and security settings.
Spam Fighting Toolkit - Fighting the never ending tide of spam mail can turn into a very frustrating experience if you don't know the real tricks of the trade. This site provides and overview of resources that will aid you in effectively combatting unsolicited E-mail, showing you the possibilities (and, alas, the limits!) of your endeavor.
Top 10 Website Hosting - "I started this Blog with a view to recommend some of the best web hosting companies out there. I also feature relevant and useful guides, tips and related web hosting information."
Top 5 UK Web Hostings - "Our experts have compared the best web hosting providers in the UK. Read the best UK web hosting reviews and choose the most reliable web hosting company."
UK Web Host Review - "Our mission is to help users like yourself find the best web hosting provider for your website or blog. There are hundreds of options out there and it’s often difficult to find a company that suits your requirements (and your budget!). That's why I created a site that offers independent web hosting reviews and advice to aid you in your search for the perfect host."
Urban Legends & Myths - extensive collection that is searchable by subject.
Web Hosting Rating: Bluehost Review - "Had enough of all those biased reviews with all perfect scores? Me too! Don't sign up until you have all the unbiased facts. Read my honest Bluehost review."
What Happened to MindSpring.com? - MindSpring was an Internet Service Provider (ISP) started by Charles Brewer in 1994. Today, MindSpring.com is no longer online. What could have happened to the website?
Website Uptime/DowntimeCalculator - "Our uptime calculator helps you to see how much downtime are you actually facing."
Whois - Domain Name Lookup - The Whois service provides a way of finding e-mail addresses, postal addresses and telephone numbers of those who have registered domain names. Using Whois, you can also determine whether the domain name you desire is already in use; you can learn who administers a particular site; and you can view a list of a site's name servers.
WhoWhere? - People and Organization Search Service
World Map of Websites and Internet Stats - "It's hard to imagine just how massive the internet and blogging has become. I wanted to share with you some of the most amazing internet statistics and usage information that will put the World Wide Web into perspective."
ZD Net

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