Image Format Converter
Convert any image format with zero quality loss (i.e., where pixels go to change their clothes).
Image Format Converter
Convert any image format with zero quality loss (i.e., where pixels go to change their clothes).
Drop your image here
or click to browse âą JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF, TIFF, ICO
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Format
Dimensions
Size
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Quick Start
- Upload - Drag & drop your image or click to browse
- Choose format - Select your desired output format
- Convert - Click the convert button
- Download - Save your converted image
Supported Formats
Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF, TIFF, ICO
Output: PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, ICO
Features
- No installation required - Works directly in your browser
- Privacy-focused - Images are processed locally, never uploaded
- Quality control - Adjustable quality slider for JPEG/WebP formats
- File information - Shows dimensions, size, and current format
- Free to use - No limits or subscriptions
Format Guide
Format | Best For | Notes |
---|---|---|
PNG | Logos, screenshots, transparency | Larger files, lossless compression |
JPEG | Photos, web images | Smaller files, adjustable quality |
WebP | Modern websites | Best compression, not universal |
BMP | Uncompressed storage | Large files, maximum quality |
ICO | Website favicons | Multiple sizes in one file |
Quality Settings
For JPEG and WebP conversions:
- 90-100% - Best quality, larger files
- 70-90% - Balanced (recommended)
- Below 70% - Smaller files, visible quality loss
Tips
- Original files are never modified
- Converted files are saved with "_converted" suffix
- For web use, 80-85% quality is usually optimal
- WebP offers best size/quality ratio for modern browsers
Common Use Cases
- Converting PNG screenshots to JPEG for smaller email attachments
- Creating WebP versions of images for faster website loading
- Converting various formats to PNG for transparency support
- Making ICO files for website favicons
Troubleshooting
Image won't upload? Check it's under 50MB and a supported format
Blurry output? Increase quality slider above 90%
Need batch conversion? Process images one at a time using "Convert Another"
AI Trivia Game
These are today's contestants... Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
Today at work, we got into a conversation about what was the best AI chatbot. Everyone had their own camp and their reasons for which one was best. Best is subjective, so what do you think is the best chatbot? Prompt:
We're going to be writing a web application for my personal blog: https://starikov.co. My website is a black website with white text. My website is a ghost site. This application should be self contained to a single div, it shouldn't leak design into the greater website/on the main feed. It should be very modern, clean, and sleek. It should be good all around, scaleable in every way. It should be generally accessible. It should use modern web standards, and work great in Chrome and Safari. Again, don't like into the greater sit: it should be a single div with all of it's style and such contained, injectable into a Ghost post. It should be fully text-width.
This is going to be a fully interactive trivia game. I should be able to hardcode a javascript dictionary with quiz show questions. It can be anywhere between 1 (a freebie, you get free points) to 10 options. It should keep track of how many you get correct. You should be able to specify bonus rounds, by default make the last two bonus. It should be interactive with animations, especially congrulatory messages. You should be able to click any option but only accept answers when the user clicks a submit button.
At the end please show a congratulatory messages with their final score. It should break down every question they got right or wrong through the quiz. The more questions they get right the more grandiose the congrats animation.
Preload this game show with Google trivia, heavily focusing on ChromeOS questions. Please make it scaling in difficulty. 10 questions.
It should be a modern website with modern styling. Please keep it a div self contained to a ghost site.
I choose ChromeOS in honor of my bff Stefan.
Claude Opus
ChatGPT
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Gemini 2.5 Pro
Unicodex
Gotta glyph 'em all!
YourTube History
Like and subscribe to find out what you've subscribed to!
Like and subscribe to find out what you've subscribed to!
Drop your watch-history.html file here
or click to browse from your device
âïž Parameters
đ Watch Statistics
Your YouTube journey at a glance
Download your stats as an image to share on social media
đŹ Top Videos
Rank â | Video Title â | Channel â | Plays â | First Watched â |
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Upload your watch history to see your top videos |
Processing Your Watch History
Initializing...
What This Tool Does
This parser processes your YouTube watch history to reveal:
- Your most-watched videos with play counts
- Favorite channels based on total views
- Viewing statistics (total videos watched, daily average, estimated hours)
- Peak viewing hours
- Date range of your watch history
Requirements
- A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Your YouTube watch history file from Google Takeout
Getting Your YouTube History
Step 1: Access Google Takeout
- Go to
https://takeout.google.com
- Sign in to your Google account if not already signed in
Step 2: Select YouTube Data
- Scroll down and find "YouTube and YouTube Music"
- Check the box next to it (if not already selected)
- Click "All YouTube data included" to customize
- Ensure "history" is selected
- Click "OK"
Step 3: Configure Export
- Click "Next step"
- Choose delivery method: "Send download link via email"
- Choose frequency: "Export once"
- Choose file type: ".zip"
- Choose file size: 2 GB should be sufficient
- Click "Create export"
Step 4: Download Your Data
- Wait for an email from Google (may take minutes to hours)
- Click the download link in the email
- Extract the ZIP file
- Navigate to:
Takeout/YouTube and YouTube Music/history/
- Locate the file named
watch-history.html
Using the Parser
Step 1: Upload Your File
- Open the YouTube History Parser webpage
- Click the upload area or drag your
watch-history.html
file onto it - The file will be validated automatically
Step 2: Configure Analysis Parameters
- Number of Top Videos: How many videos to display (default: 100)
- Minimum Play Count: Filter out videos watched fewer times
- Date Range: Analyze specific time periods (optional)
- Channel Filter: Search for specific channels
- Sort By: Choose ordering method
- Exclude YouTube Music: Toggle to filter out music content
Step 3: Analyze
- Click "Analyze History"
- Wait for processing to complete
- Review your statistics and top videos
Step 4: Export Results (Optional)
- Export CSV: Download spreadsheet-compatible file
- Export JSON: Download structured data file
Understanding Your Results
Statistics Section
- Data Period: Date range of your watch history
- Total Watch Events: Number of times you've watched any video
- Unique Videos: Different videos you've watched
- Unique Channels: Different channels you've watched
- Estimated Hours: Rough viewing time (assumes 10-minute average)
- Daily Average: Videos watched per day
- Favorite Channel: Most-watched channel by play count
- Most Rewatched: Single video with highest play count
- Peak Viewing Hour: When you watch most videos
Top Videos Table
- Rank: Position by play count
- Video Title: Name of the video with link
- Channel: Creator's channel name
- Plays: Number of times watched
- First Watched: Earliest viewing date
Privacy Notice
All processing occurs locally in your browser. Your watch history file never leaves your device. No data is uploaded to any server.
Troubleshooting
File Won't Upload
- Ensure file is named
watch-history.html
or has.html
extension - Verify file is from Google Takeout YouTube export
- Check file isn't corrupted (should open in browser)
No Data Showing
- Confirm you selected the correct date range
- Check minimum play count isn't too high
- Verify YouTube history was included in your Takeout export
Missing Videos
- Some deleted videos may not display properly
- YouTube Music content is excluded by default (toggle setting to include)
- Very old entries might have incomplete data
Tips
- Use the search box to find specific videos or channels
- Click column headers to sort differently
- Adjust date filters to analyze specific periods
- Export data for further analysis in spreadsheet software
Multiple YouTube Accounts?
The YouTube History Merger tool bleow combines multiple watch-history.html
files from different Google accounts into a single unified timeline. This is useful when you have multiple YouTube accounts (personal, work, legacy accounts) and want to analyze your complete viewing history across all accounts. The tool processes files of any size (tested up to 35MB+) and automatically removes exact duplicate entries that occur within 10 seconds of each other, while preserving legitimate re-watches of the same video at different times.
To use the merger, simply drag and drop or select multiple watch-history.html
files from your various Google Takeout exports. The tool will parse each file, extract all watch entries with their timestamps, sort them chronologically (newest first), remove duplicates, and generate a single merged watch-history.html file that maintains the exact same format as the original exports. This merged file can then be used with the YouTube History Parser above to analyze your complete viewing history across all accounts. The merger displays statistics showing total entries processed, unique entries retained, duplicates removed, and the date range of your combined history.
Drop YouTube watch-history.html files here
or
Supports large files (35MB+)
Your merged history is ready!
All videos sorted by date with duplicates removed.
Download Merged HistoryMissouri S&T Satellite Team: Mr & Mrs Satellite
Missouri made. Space grade.
In February 2015, Missouri University of Science and Technology won the Air Force's Nanosat-8 competition, beating MIT, Georgia Tech, and seven other universities. Their winning design: two satellites that would perform proximity operations in space, demonstrating inspection capabilities for non-responsive spacecraft. Nearly a decade later, these satellites are finally ready for launch.

Background
Missouri S&T hired Dr. Hank Pernicka in 2001 to establish their aerospace engineering program. By 2005, the university was competing in national satellite competitions. Dr. Pernicka set clear expectations for his students: "dealing with spacecraft, close to 100% is required for success."
The Missouri S&T Satellite Team (M-SAT) grew from a single course to a 50-person multidisciplinary team by 2015. Their competition history included third place in Nanosat-4 and second place in Nanosat-7, where they notably outperformed MIT.
The Nanosat-8 Competition
The University Nanosat Program, funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, challenges universities to develop flight-ready satellites. Nanosat-8, launched in 2012, focused on proximity operations and space situational awareness â capabilities with direct military applications.
Ten universities competed over two years. The final review occurred January 18-19, 2015, at Kirtland Air Force Base. Winners would receive Air Force launch services for their satellites.
The Mr & Mrs Sat Design
Missouri S&T proposed a two-satellite system:
- MR SAT (Missouri-Rolla Satellite): The inspector satellite
- MRS SAT (Missouri-Rolla Second Satellite): Simulates an uncooperative space object
The mission addresses a practical problem. When satellites malfunction or stop responding, operators need to assess damage without risking astronaut spacewalks or expensive replacement missions. Mr & Mrs Sat demonstrates autonomous inspection at a 10-meter distance.
Key Technical Innovations
Stereoscopic Imaging: Custom dual-camera system creates real-time 3D images, allowing precise position and velocity measurements in space.
R-134a Propulsion: Instead of expensive spacecraft propellants, the team used R-134a refrigerant â the same compound found in automotive air conditioning. The cold gas system, stored in a container roughly the size of a 2-liter bottle, provides six degrees of freedom for formation flying. Cost: about $20 per bottle versus thousands for traditional propellants.
Autonomous Control: The Self-sufficient, Accelerated Spacecraft Integration Flight Control System (SASI FCS) maintains formation without ground intervention, critical for practical operations.
Development Challenges
Dr. Pernicka warned students the project would be "underfunded and due in two years â a ridiculous deadline for normal satellite design." Air Force safety requirements added complexity.
Anna Schroeter, Program Manager, coordinated 9 subsystems and 25+ personnel. Her responsibilities included budget proposals, Air Force coordination, and systems integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
The psychological toll was significant. As Dr. Pernicka noted, "Sometimes they fail spectacularly. It's part of the business." Students invested years in projects that could fail during launch or in orbit.
From Competition to Flight Hardware
Winning in 2015 guaranteed launch services but required transforming academic designs into flight-qualified hardware. This meant:
- Space qualification for every component
- Redundancy for all critical systems
- Testing for launch vibrations, thermal cycling (-100°F to +200°F), and radiation exposure
The process took nearly a decade. By Summer 2024, flight-ready satellites were delivered to the Air Force Research Laboratory. Multiple student generations contributed to the project through graduation cycles and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission Profile
The satellites will likely launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9, possibly via the International Space Station. Once deployed, they'll demonstrate:
- Automated proximity operations
- 3D imaging and reconstruction
- Formation flying using low-cost propulsion
Primary mission duration: 4 months
Expected operational life: 2-4 years
Applications include military satellite inspection, commercial satellite diagnostics, and development of future servicing missions.
Educational Impact
The program has produced over 11,000 alumni across 25 years. Many work at NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, and other aerospace companies. Students gain end-to-end spacecraft development experience unavailable in traditional academic programs.
Joseph Nguyen exemplifies the program's reach. A first-generation college student who initially found undergraduate research "a little too challenging," he became Student Director. His scholarship letter stated: "As the first male in my family to attend college, your scholarship will financially assist my family in the expenses of my attendance. I hope to make my community proud and hope to make you proud as a student who dared to change his future."
Technical Significance
The R-134a propulsion system demonstrates how cost constraints drive innovation. If university students can achieve precision formation flying with hardware store refrigerant, the approach could benefit budget-conscious small satellite operators.
The stereoscopic imaging system addresses growing needs for space situational awareness as orbit becomes more congested. Autonomous inspection capabilities have clear national security applications.
Looking Forward
Mr & Mrs Sat awaits launch within 1-2 years. The approaching milestone represents a decade of student effort, technical problem-solving, and persistence through setbacks.
When these satellites finally reach orbit, they'll prove that the greatest space achievements don't always come from billion-dollar budgets or prestigious institutions â sometimes they come from Missouri students with the audacity to make hardware store refrigerant fly. In the cold vacuum above, Mr & Mrs Sat will dance on air conditioning dreams, showing the world that innovation thrives on constraint, that ridiculous deadlines can forge real spacecraft, and that true engineering genius isn't about having the most resources but about having the nerve to reach for the stars with whatever's in your toolbox. They'll orbit as monuments to every student who dared to believe that a hardware store trip could be the first step to space â and that sometimes, the most extraordinary achievements begin with the most ordinary tools.

RSS for the Rest of Us
The feed that feeds your mind.
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Over the past decade, I've watched countless services come and go through my daily rotation: Reddit, Twitter X, Mastodon. I used to love these platforms for news, interesting reads, andâif we're being honestâmemes and cat photos. But the last few years have brought what I'll diplomatically call "social media turbulence": leadership changes, discontinued third-party app support, shifting priorities, and general fracturing that would make a dropped phone screen jealous.
This chaos has forced me to reconsider what I allow into my daily routine, and more importantly, what I let occupy real estate in my brain. One service has never steered me wrong. There's no algorithmic timeline deciding what you see, no mysterious feed curation, and you'll never encounter accounts you didn't choose to follow.
I'm talking about RSSâReally Simple Syndication. I've been using it since around 2014, carefully curating my feeds for over a decade. For years, it played second fiddle to my other apps, relegated to occasional browsing rather than being my primary information source.
That changed completely over the last year. I've replaced nearly all my daily apps with RSS, and frankly, I should have done it sooner.
What Exactly Is RSS?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication (or Rich Site Summary, depending on who you ask). Think of it as a universal language that websites use to announce "Hey, I just published something new!" It's essentially a standardized way for any website to share content updates.
The concept emerged in the late 1990s when people got tired of manually checking dozens of websites for updatesâa problem that feels quaint now but was genuinely annoying back then. RSS provided an elegant solution: instead of visiting each site individually, you could subscribe to their RSS feeds and get all new content delivered to a single locationâyour RSS reader.
Here's how it works: when a website publishes a new article, podcast episode, or blog post, their RSS feed automatically updates with the essentialsâtitle, brief description, publication date, and a link to the full piece. Your RSS reader periodically checks all your subscribed feeds and presents new content in one organized timeline.
What makes RSS special is that it's an open standardânot a product, not a platform, but a specification that belongs to everyone and no one. This is the same technology that powers the entire podcast ecosystem, allowing thousands of apps and services to flourish without any single company holding the keys to the kingdom. It's been developed and refined over decades by the community, which means no corporate overlord can suddenly decide to "pivot" or shut it down. Because it's a standard rather than a service, no company controls what you see, no algorithm decides what's "engaging" enough to show you, and no ads get inserted between articles. It's just the raw content from sources you've chosen to follow, presented chronologically.
Why RSS Might Be Right for You
I've introduced RSS to more and more people lately. For some, it clicks immediately; for others, not so much. After observing these reactions, I've realized why RSS feels so different from other information sourcesâand why that difference matters.
The Good Stuff
I feel dramatically better informed. I used to think getting news in digestible, tweet-sized chunks was sufficient. After switching primarily to RSS, I realized that while social media gave me impressive breadth, quality publications offer depth to stories that I'd never experienced before. Turns out there's more to most stories than fits in 280 characters.
One inbox to rule them all. I no longer juggle multiple apps throughout the day. I have a single destination for news, videos, social media posts, and yes, even comics. It's like having a personal assistant who sorts all your reading material into one neat pile.
Offline-friendly browsing. Not all feeds provide full-text content (more on this limitation later), but those that do let you download substantial high-quality reading material without needing an internet connection. Perfect for flights, commutes, or those mysterious dead zones your cellular provider swears don't exist.
Lower emotional exhaustion. Social media platforms optimize for engagement, which typically means triggering some kind of emotional responseâoutrage, excitement, fear, whatever keeps you scrolling. While RSS doesn't eliminate emotional content (I still need to watch my consumption, especially before bed), there's no algorithm actively amplifying the most emotionally charged material. The result feels notably calmer.
Actual competition exists. Don't like your RSS reader? Try another one! Sync service acting up? Switch to a different one! There's a healthy ecosystem of apps and services competing for your attention, unlike the near-monopolistic situations we see with most social platforms.
Privacy by default. RSS operates fundamentally differently from modern websites and social media. When you subscribe to a feed, you're not creating an account that tracks your reading habits, building an advertising profile, or handing over personal data. Your RSS reader simply fetches publicly available content without revealing who you are or what you're reading. No tracking pixels, no analytics cookies, no data brokers selling information about your interests to advertisers.
You're actually in control. With RSS, you decide exactly what enters your information stream. No algorithm hides articles it thinks won't engage you, no promoted posts clutter your timeline, and no "recommended for you" sections push unwanted content. You can organize feeds into folders by topic or priority, and many readers offer powerful filtering to automatically hide articles with certain keywords or highlight ones matching your interests. If a feed becomes too noisy, you can unsubscribe instantly without losing anything else.
The Not-So-Good Stuff
Learning curve ahead. Before you can even start, you need to understand what RSS is and how to use it. This means learning feed mechanics, categorization, different feed formats, discovering which websites offer RSS, and figuring out how readers sync across devices. It's not rocket science, but it's not exactly intuitive either.
High-energy consumption required. You're doing everything yourselfâfinding feeds to follow, determining quality sources, building structure in your reader. There's minimal hand-holding or automated curation. Think of it as the difference between having a personal chef and shopping for groceries yourself.
Significant upfront investment. Getting an initial collection of quality feeds requires genuine effort. You'll need to research, test, and curate. I recommend starting slowly and building gradually with feeds you know you want, rather than trying to replace your entire information diet overnight.
Inconsistent feed quality. A "full text" RSS feed provides complete articles directly in your reader, including images and formatting. However, many sites only offer "partial" feeds with just the first paragraph or a brief excerpt, forcing you to click through to their website for the full article. Some feeds strip out images, author information, or proper formatting, creating an incomplete reading experience. Others provide only bare-bones summaries that don't give you enough context to decide if the full article is worth your time.
No algorithmic curation. There are starter sets to help you find initial feeds, but there's no recommendation algorithm doing the heavy lifting. All curation falls on you, which can feel overwhelming compared to platforms that serve up endless, personalized content.
Zero social interaction. RSS is fundamentally solitary. No likes to give or receive, no comment sections, no easy way to share articles with friends or see what others are reading. You can't follow interesting people to discover content through their recommendations. There's no community aspect, no discussions, no viral moments. While this can be refreshing for focused reading, you lose the serendipitous discovery that comes from social sharing and the feeling of participating in larger conversations.

How I Use RSS as My Everything App
RSS has become my universal content platformâsuccessfully replacing all my news apps, social media accounts, and video feeds. Since there's no algorithm elevating content for me, I need to create my own structure. My philosophy: always have something interesting to read (mimicking that infinite timeline feeling), but prioritize ruthlessly since I don't have infinite time.
Here's my folder system, numbered intentionally because I read them in this exact order. When I start a reading session, I begin with Priority, then Secondary, then Videos. When I pick up my phone later, I start back at Priority again:
- âïž Priority - Feeds I always read, kept to an absolute minimum. This is exclusively people and blogs I know personally. If someone I actually know wrote it, it gets read.
- đ« Primary - My daily news diet. This is where I get current events and industry news. I keep high-volume sources to a minimum, but some publications earn their place despite posting frequently. Variety is key here.
- đș Videos - Aggregates videos from various platforms. While I still subscribe directly on YouTube and other platforms, this ensures I never miss content from creators I care about.
- đ Social - Social media feeds from Mastodon, Twitter, Instagram. More on how this works later.
- đœ Reddit - Exactly like Social, but... you know, you âRead itâ.
- âš Volume - High-quality sources that post frequently. These feeds have excellent content but too much volume for my daily folders. Think Hacker News, Product Hunt, Slashdot.
- đ More - Feeds that didn't make the daily cut. These are sources I might return to when I have extra time, and occasionally they get promoted to my regular rotation.
- đđ More Socials - For when I'm feeling particularly bingeworthy.
This creates a lot of contentâfar more than I can read daily. And that's completely intentional.
First, I don't read every article. Instead, I skim headlines and open what genuinely interests me. This gives my brain options and keeps me engaged long-term. Articles in higher-priority folders are more likely to get read, but even Priority articles aren't sacred if they don't grab my attention.
Second, my reading varies dramatically by day, and I think about it in tiers:
"Minimum" is nothing at all. I can take breaks from RSS without FOMO anxiety. When I return from a conscious or unconscious break, I catch up with Priority feeds and call it good. Important news has a way of reaching you regardless.
"Average" covers folders 1-4. Most days, I get 2-3 solid RSS sessions, meaning I need to fit the best content into about 30 minutes total.
"Binge" goes through folders 5-8. Some days I'm glued to my phone anyway. Rather than mindlessly doomscroll social media, I have a surplus of curated content waiting. It's procrastination, but at least it's educational procrastination.
Practical Tips and Tricks
Start with Starter Sets
You probably know your interests but might not know which websites cover them well. These resources offer excellent recommendations:
- starđ»kov's RSS Starter Set
- You Need Feeds Starter Packs
- Feedly's Discovery Tool
- Awesome RSS Feeds on GitHub
- Inoreader's Curation
Embrace Read-Later Services
Sometimes you'll encounter a beautifully long article that deserves focused attention, but you're currently standing in line at the grocery store. Read-later services solve this perfectly.
These apps let you save articles with a single click for later consumption. They typically strip away ads and formatting distractions, presenting clean, readable text when you're ready. Many offer offline reading, highlighting, note-taking, and organization features.
Many RSS readers have this functionality built-in, so you might not need a separate service. But if you do:
- Safari Reading List - Free, built into Safari, syncs across Apple devices. Basic but perfectly functional.
- Pocket - Free tier available, ~$5/month for premium. Mozilla-owned with good parsing and recommendations.
- Instapaper - Free tier, $3/month premium. Excellent typography and highlighting features.
- Matter - Free version, $8/month premium. Modern interface with great text-to-speech and social features.
- Readwise Reader - ~$8/month. Combines read-later with powerful note-taking for knowledge management.
- Raindrop.io - Freemium, $3/month premium. More comprehensive bookmark manager with read-later functionality.
Integrate Social Media Through RSS
Here's something many people don't realize: your RSS reader can natively follow social media accounts from:
- YouTube
- Mastodon
- Bluesky
- Tumblr
This is exactly what fills my Social folders. Instead of opening multiple apps, I see social media updates alongside my news feeds.
Syndicate Almost Any Website
After using RSS for a while, you'll discover that many websites don't offer native RSS feeds. Fortunately, there are workarounds.
RSS.app is the most straightforward solution. It monitors web pages for changes and automatically generates RSS feeds from new content. Simply paste any URL into RSS.app, and it creates a custom feed that updates whenever that page publishes something new.
The service uses AI to intelligently parse different website typesânews sites, blogs, social media profilesâand extract relevant information like titles, dates, and descriptions. This means you can follow sites like Reuters or Associated Press through your RSS reader, even though they don't offer native feeds.
You can syndicate almost anything:
- News sites without RSS feeds (looking at you, major news outlets)
- Public social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
- Basically any regularly updated website
Alternative services include FetchRSS and morss.
Create Custom Google News Feeds
Google News offers RSS feeds for any topic using this URL structure:
https://news.google.com/rss/search?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen&oc=11&q=TOPICGOESHERE
Replace TOPICGOESHERE
with your search term. This is incredibly useful for monitoring:
- Your family/family-name
- You interests
- Your company
- Yourself
Keep in mind that popular or generic terms will generate lots of headlines, so be specific with your search terms.
Forward Newsletters to RSS
Some RSS services provide anonymous email addresses specifically for subscribing to newsletters. Think about it: would you rather consume newsletters cluttering your email inbox or organized in your RSS reader alongside your other content?
This feature bridges the gap between email-based content and your RSS workflow, creating a truly unified reading experience.
Your Turn to Try RSS
RSS represents the most customizable and flexible way to consume online contentâbut it's also among the hardest to get started with and maintain. If you can get past the quirks (like inconsistent feed quality), you'll likely fall in love with having complete control over your information diet.
Over the past decade, RSS has kept me connected to my favorite niches. Over the past year, it's proven that I don't need much to get exceptionally high-quality informationâI just need the open web.
So, is RSS right for you? And if so, what would you like to read?
RSS Servers and Clients: The Technical Foundation
RSS operates on a simple but powerful model: servers (also called services or sync services) store and manage your feed subscriptions in the cloud, while clients (readers or apps) provide the interface for actually consuming content. This separation means seamless access across devicesâread on your phone during your commute, catch up on your laptop at work, and pick up exactly where you left off on your tablet at home.
The server handles the heavy lifting: checking feeds for updates, downloading new content, and tracking what you've read. The client focuses on presenting this information in an enjoyable, readable format. Most people use one server service with multiple client apps across their devices.
RSS Servers/Services
Service | Key Features | Pricing | Best For |
---|---|---|---|
Feedly | Clean interface with boards for saving articles, built-in notes/highlights (paid), AI assistant "Leo" for content filtering, mobile apps and third-party sync support | Free: 100 feeds, 3 folders Pro: ~$72/year, 1,000 feeds, search, highlights Pro+: ~$144/year, 2,500 feeds, AI features |
Most popular choice; excellent for beginners with simple UI, advanced AI curation for power users |
Inoreader | Supports feeds, newsletters, social media, keyword monitoring, automation rules, full-text retrieval, highly customizable interface | Free: 150 feeds (ads) Pro: $90/year, 2,500 feeds, all features Supporter: $20/year, 500 feeds, no ads |
Power users wanting extensive customization and automation; excellent all-in-one content hub |
NewsBlur | Open-source with unique "training" system that learns preferences, multiple reading modes, social features, detailed feed statistics | Free: 64 feeds Premium: $36/year, 1,000 feeds, full features |
Users who want adaptive filtering and don't mind a busier interface; great for tinkerers |
The Old Reader | Simple, Google Reader-style interface, social sharing features, straightforward folder organization | Free: 100 feeds Premium: $25/year, 500 feeds, priority updates |
Those wanting simplicity without extra features; nostalgic Google Reader users |
Feedbin | Minimalist design, tag-based organization, full-text extraction, newsletter integration, robust third-party app support | No free tier $5/month or $50/year |
Users wanting distraction-free, reliable service with excellent third-party app compatibility |
Feeder | Easy onboarding with category browsing, multi-column dashboard view (paid), newsletter support, advanced filters and rules | Free: 200 feeds, 30-min updates Plus: ~$96/year, 2,500 feeds, 5-min updates, advanced features |
Beginners and professionals; newsletter support in free tier; real-time monitoring |
BazQux Reader | Fast, lightweight, retrieves full article text, displays comment threads inline, works with many third-party apps | No free tier (30-day trial) ~$30/year pay-what-you-wish |
Users seeking no-nonsense speed and comprehensive content retrieval |
RSS Clients/Readers
App | Platform | Key Features | Pricing | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reeder | iOS/Mac | Unified timeline, iCloud sync, multiple service support, built-in read-later with tagging | Free basic features Premium: ~$10/year |
Beautiful, minimalist design with smooth gestures; deep Apple ecosystem integration |
Unread | iOS/Mac | Text-centric interface, Unread Cloud or third-party sync, automatic full-text retrieval, extensive theming | Free core app Premium: $30/year |
Calm, elegant reading experience with comprehensive accessibility support |
Fiery Feeds | iOS | Smart Views (Hot Links, frequency filters), offline mode, multiple service support, highly customizable UI, advanced filters | Free basic features Premium: ~$10/year |
Power users wanting extensive customization and filtering capabilities |
NetNewsWire | iOS/Mac | Open-source, native performance, iCloud sync plus service support, built-in Reader View, import/export | 100% Free | Fast, stable traditional RSS experience without subscriptions or lock-in |
lire | iOS | Offline-first with full article caching, iCloud or Feedly sync, newsletter conversion to RSS, global full-text search | $9.99 one-time purchase | Ultimate offline reading; perfect for travel or limited connectivity |
News Explorer | iOS/Mac/Apple TV | iCloud sync across all Apple devices, supports RSS, Reddit, Mastodon, YouTube, automatic Reader Mode, rich filtering | $4.99 one-time purchase | All-in-one solution for users deep in Apple ecosystem |
Newsify | iOS | Magazine-style display, Feedly/iCloud sync, offline reading, push notifications, customizable themes | Free (ads) Premium: $30/year |
Users preferring visual, newspaper-style layout with optional web access |
Feedly Mobile | iOS/Android | Native app for Feedly service, cross-platform sync, AI assistant Leo, easy content discovery, third-party integrations | Matches Feedly service pricing | Feedly users wanting the official mobile experience |
Inoreader Mobile | iOS/Android | Native app for Inoreader service, supports all content types, automation rules, offline reading | Matches Inoreader service pricing | Inoreader users needing mobile access to advanced features |
NewsBlur Mobile | iOS/Android | Native app for NewsBlur service, intelligence training, social features, offline reading, text view | Matches NewsBlur service pricing | NewsBlur users wanting mobile access to filtering and social features |
The key is finding the right combination of server and client that matches your reading habits, device preferences, and feature needs. Many people start with a free service like Feedly or Inoreader paired with their official mobile apps, then explore third-party clients once they understand their preferences.
Color Clipper
When hue need the exact colour.
Drop an image here or click to select
Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
Click on any color format to copy it
Drag, hover, click
a
pixel.
Color's copied
to your
clipboard!
Drop an image, hover any pixel, click once to copy its HEX.âŻFour more formats (RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSV) are ready if you need them.
What is this?
A selfâcontained, browserâside colour inspector that:
- Accepts JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP.
- Magnifies 10Ă under the cursor so you never miss the right pixel.
- Shows five colour formats in real time.
- Copies any value to your clipboard with a single click.
- Stays entirely clientâsideâimages never leave your machine.
Why might I care?
- Design QA: Verify that exported assets match the brand palette.
- Accessibility audits: Check contrast hotspots.
- Development shortcuts: Skip the screenshot â Photoshop loop.
- Palette mining: Turn vintage posters into modern UI themes.
How might I use this?
1 Load an image
- Drop a file anywhere inside the dashed zone, or
- Click the zone to open a file picker.
Tip: Huge RAWs are fineâthe script autoâscales them to fit your viewport.
2 Hover to inspect
The circular loupe follows your cursor and zooms 10Ă. A crosshair marks the exact pixel.
3 Click to lock
Click anywhere on the image. The current HEX value is copied straight to your clipboard, and the button flashes a confirmation.
4 Grab any format
Need RGBA for CSS or HSL for Tailwind? Just click the label beside the valueâcopied.
5 Start over
Load another image and repeat. No refresh needed.