links

a collection of websites and other neat things that i like. skip the doomscrolling, and take a look at something from this list instead!

neat sites

a collection of fun and interesting websites. [holding them up] i just think they’re neat!

Mac Themes Garden: an archive of old Mac OS 8/9 themes. lots of fun and interesting designs—give it a browse!
Winamp Skin Museum: the wonderful world of Winamp skins…
PicClick: great for sifting through ebay listings.
takin’ a break: when you need to take a break.
myNoise: ambient sound generators. my favorite is Rainy Riverbank.
The Map is the Territory: a zine covering the basics of command-line interfaces, through a witchy lens. it’s not for everyone, but it was deeply influential for me.
Marginalia Search: wanna look around for old and/or niche websites? Marginalia might help you discover something interesting!
Wiby Search: Wiby focuses on sites from the early days of the web. another fun way to browse sites online!
Living Worlds: breathtaking landscapes rendered in pixel art by Mark Ferrari, with dynamic lighting depending on the time of day. originally from the 1994 desktop application Seize the Day.
Death Generator: make your own silly game screenshots. thank you Alice Averlong for your dedication to reverse-engineering games for the bit
WeatherStar 4000+: classic, 90s Weather Channel, now in your web browser. complete with funky jazz!
Lospec: a pixel art-focused website, with lots of lovely color palettes. i use color palettes from Lospec for all sorts of art, not just pixel art!

entertainment! enrichment! amusement!

A Cat’s-Eye View of Japan: little 5 minute long episodes, featuring kitties across Japan.
Columbo (free on Tubi): classic comfort TV. sometimes i just gotta watch Columbo irritate the hell out of wealthy scumbags, you know?
Iron Chef: specifically, the English dub of the original 90s Japanese run. professional chefs face off in dramatic, honorable duels! Allez cuisine!!!
WiiLink: revive your Wii’s long-defunct channels with WiiLink! you can spin the globe in the Forecast Channel to your hearts desire, and more!
Video Game History Foundation Library: flip through old game magazines, catalogs, and more!

resources for skincare, makeup, clothes, and other related subjects

Skincare Routine Basics: this guide goes over the basics of skincare and how to take care of your skin, along with product recommendations. i think it’s very approachable and realistic
Slow Fashion Brands spreadsheet: an excellent resource for those looking to level up their wardrobe. lots of notes, including information on sizes offered, prices, and country of origin!
Ian’s Shoelace Site: the Internet should be all about people making incredibly niche and in-depth websites. learn all about shoelaces, lacing techniques for a better fit, and more!
100 Acts of Sewing: basic clothing patterns for sewing, and tutorials on how to sew and adjust patterns.
FreeSewing: free sewing patterns!
Colors & Undertones in Makeup: a two-part guide on color theory in makeup, with tons of example photos.
Findation: a tool for finding foundation/concealer matches. not 100% accurate, but it’s good for narrowing down options
A Beginner’s Guide to Bra Fitting: if you’ve ever struggled with finding a bra that fits you, i highly recommend this guide & the resources within!!
A List for Big Titty Problems: a very thorough list focused on lingerie for all the large-busted folks out there.

computer applications that i’ve used before and enjoyed!

Krita: a multiplatform, open-source art application. easily the best free art program i’ve ever used—i highly recommend it!!
VacuumTube: multiplatform YouTube client, which adds adblocking and other features to the official TV interface (Leanback).
Stacher: a multiplatform tool for downloading videos from YouTube and other services. it makes yt-dlp much more user-friendly!
Syncthing: syncs folders and files across multiple devices using your local network!
Win11Debloat: for anyone who uses Windows 11 on their personal, non-work computers, this easy-to-use utility strips out AI junk and other undesired Win11 features.
Ninite: a Windows utility for bulk downloading and updating applications. useful for fresh installs!
fsearch: a file searching tool for Linux, similar to Everything for Windows.