5 Useful Websites You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The internet is chock-full of cool inspiration, interesting information and whatever else you can think of. And yet, it can be easy to waste hours of your time on social networking sites or simply checking your email. To help make the best use of your time online, check out this list of 5 useful websites you’ve probably never heard of.

1. Myfav.es

Myfav.es is a beautifully simple site that allows you to create a start page with quick access to all of your favorite websites. Myfav.es has a list of popular websites you may choose from, accompanied by slick icons (with the option to pick custom URL’s if your favorite site is not on their list). Pick the number of icons you’d like on your custom homepage, up to 25, adjust some minor options, click ‘save settings’ and you’re all set! Hello cool, refreshingly simple homepage.

2. Start.io

Start.io is a good looking, designer friendly bookmarking website. Similar to other bookmarking sites, start.io provides a quick and easy way to organize and save your bookmarks, and visually notifies you when rss feeds have been updated. By far the stand-out feature, start.io allows for full html customization and even those unfamiliar with web design have stylish templates to choose from. Start.io makes bookmarking look good.

3. Stereomood.com

Music is always a great addition when working on the computer though it can be hard to decide what band or genre you’re in the mood for. Well thanks to stereomood.com, you just worry about the mood part and leave the deciding to them. Stereomood categorizes music based on mood and emotions. Can’t decide between indie rock and hip-hop, between metal and reggae? Simply click ‘Just Woke Up’ and you’ve got the perfect playlist for that mood. You’re also allowed to skip as many songs as you wish without being forced to listen to any advertising… what a concept.

4. Wheel of Lunch

Deciding what to eat for lunch can be tricky at times. Visit the Wheel of Lunch to let lady luck pick where you’ll be eating today. Just type in your zip code, click ‘search’ and the Wheel of Lunch shows you restaurants near your area. Even better, you can change the query term from ‘lunch’ to other food-related terms like ‘pizza.’ Leave the sandwich at home and see what the Wheel of Lunch has to offer.

5. Robot Unicorn Attack

Okay, so you probably have heard of this gem, but what’s more useful than an extremely addictive, magical internet sensation? When you need to take a break or if you just love unicorns, check out Robot Unicorn Attack. In this unassuming flash game, you’re a robot unicorn jumping through a fantasy world and smashing giant star-shaped asteroids… Unicorns somehow just got better. Side note: the theme song is perfection.