Normal Tools is a curated collection of 193 free, browser-based utilities built for quick, focused tasks: open a tool, do the thing, leave. No login, no install, no clutter, and private by default - most tools run entirely in the browser and do not save what you enter. The site presents a straightforward UI for finding and launching single-purpose utilities without accounts or uploads.
Tools are organized into practical categories with many concrete helpers. Text utilities include live word/character counters, case converters, Markdown preview, readability and diff checkers. Developer tools cover JSON/YAML formatters and validators, regex tester, base64, URL encoders, hash and UUID generators, JWT decoder, CIDR/subnet calculators, cron builder, code minifiers, and CSV↔JSON converters. Money includes 42 calculators - from mortgage, loan, compound interest and tip calculators to a wide set of marketplace fee and profit tools for Amazon FBA, Etsy, eBay, Stripe, Shopify ROAS, Patreon, Fiverr and more. File and design tools handle image resizing, compression and format conversion, PDF merge/split, CSV viewing, favicon/QR generation, color pickers and gradients. The collection focuses on reliable, no-nonsense utilities for editing, conversion, debugging and quick calculations.
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Microsoft continues to promote its Edge browser to Windows and Copilot users even after 100 days. The company has made it possible to uninstall Edge in many cases, but the default setting remains unchanged. (blog.mozilla.org)
DeskWM is a Wayland compositor that uses skeuomorphic design, making windows resemble sheets of paper on wood. It offers a unique visual style for Linux desktop environments. (reddit.com)
Jack Baty attempted to move his notes from Emacs to Bear but found himself returning to Emacs due to comfort and familiarity. He considers creating a sync between Denote and Bear to bridge the gap. (baty.net)
The website gtlds.fyi lists all the proposed new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). It serves as a resource for those interested in the expansion of internet domain extensions. (gtlds.fyi)
ICANN announced 1,615 applications for new generic top-level domains in the 2026 round, including brand, community, and geographic names. The applications come from organizations worldwide, with North America leading in submissions. (icann.org)
Max and Team plans include monthly API credits for building with the Claude platform, with different credit amounts based on the plan type. Credits are pooled for team plans and can be claimed through the Claude Console organization without needing a payment method. (support.claude.com)
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