14 Unmissable Useless Websites to Visit When Bored (According to the Internet)
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Download not finishing up?
Time for “time pass”! 😁
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I’m oddly excited!
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1. Viola the Bird
Straight from Google, this bird can play the violin!
It’s a little fun music experiment, one of many constructed by the team behind David Li.
A neural network was used to develop a real-time audio synthesis engine that generates cello or violin sounds from player input.
There are also other fun games in this experiment series, like …
2. Blob Opera
This is also really fun to play with!
It’s another Google experiment by David Li, and four opera singers to teach a machine-learning model how to sing.
It’s literally a bunch of blob characters with a fine-tuned pipe.
And they sound amazing!
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OMG, this is very underrated.
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They did 16 hours of singing to train an algorithm called a Convolutional Neural Network. (Artificial Intelligence)
In the experiment you don’t hear their voices, Instead, the machine learning model synthesizes opera singing based on its learned understanding from them. 🤯
3. HackerTyper
Type … Type … Type.
Ever wanted to pretend you’re the world’s greatest hacker?
HackerTyper lets you pretend you’re coding at the speed of light! Type anything to generate lines of impressive-looking code. And hit “Alt” for “Access Granted”.
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Actual code?
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Nah, mostly just some gobbledygook!
The perfect ploy for the next time your boss walks by your desk. (To close any dialog boxes, use Esc).
4. Pablo the Flamingo
This “useless” website has an actual awareness cause behind it: WWF’s Global Conservation of Endangered Wildlife.
Pablo the Flamingo is a digital creation that has been featured in various web design projects and publications.
Pablo is an illustrated dancing flamingo!
Just turn off the music and see what he does.😂
5. WindowSwap
Now this is interesting.
WindowsSwap basically lets you see the world from the comfort of your chair.
People from all over share video clips from their windows.
You could be looking out at a bustling city in Tokyo one minute, and a quiet forest in Finland the next.
Pretty interesting for beginner Devs who want to know the code behind it though. 👍
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8. Pointer Pointer
Pointer Pointer (not gonna lie) looks like a byproduct of an AI test gone goofy.
Move your mouse anywhere and it will generate a photo of people pointing exactly at your cursor.
I know … ridiculous. Who would even …
Wait.
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Um … 😅
@Reader
Were you just playing that?
While I was beakin’ it down?
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Sorry, couldn’t help it.
@Reader
It’s a strange blend of creepy and addictive.
Moving on …
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9. Neal Fun – Perfect Circle
Neal Fun is A collection of silly and interactive mini-games and toys that won’t do anything productive for you but are guaranteed to put a grin on your face.
I found this after I compiled the list! ThisisSand
Thought I HAD to add it to this list of useless websites.
It is indeed sand! Builds up from the bottom with the different colors … soothing.
So, there you have it!
That was my list of the 14 most useless websites to waste your precious time on! (Hope you enjoyed it).
Boredom is the peculiar byproduct of our modern world.
Or modern world order.
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You don’t say 😒
@Reader
It is a “relatively new” concept!
63% of participants in a study reported feeling bored at least once a day/session
We’re drowning in stuff to do, with endless content and opportunities all around us. But somehow, we end up just mindlessly scrolling through our phones, not sure what to actually do.
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What To Do When Bored
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Read a Book. Learn something new, or simply enjoy the prose of your favorite author. Reading is a timeless way to pass the time and stimulate your mind.
Watch a Movie or Series. From action-packed thrillers to insightful documentaries.
Go for a Walk. Sometimes, a little fresh air and a change of scenery can work wonders in alleviating boredom.
Learn a New Skill. Always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, code, or speak a foreign language? Now’s the time!
Exercise. Get fit while you kill some time.
Cook or Bake. Try a new recipe. I hated cooking too. But it can be therapeutic, and you get a delicious end result!
Do Some Cleaning or Organizing. Decluttering your surroundings can be surprisingly satisfying and lead to a clearer mind. Minimalism baby!
Listen to a Podcast or Music. Discover a new band or catch up on interesting conversations from around the world.
Summary
And last but not least, when boredom strikes, why not visit a useless website or twelve? 😂 Because sometimes, what you need is not something useful or productive, but simply a splash of joy and laughter.
