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links

links to websites and resources i find to be neat

old-web discovery

• melonland.net — handmade web community and old-web revival hub.
• ytoo.org — personal-site discovery directory.
• ooh.directory — directory of personal sites and indie-web projects.
• oldavista.com — retro web directory/search vibes.
• wiby.me — search engine for lightweight, classic-web pages.
• href.cool — a curated directory of interesting and weird corners of the web.
• curlie.org — modern successor to the DMOZ open directory project.
• neocities.org — a service that provides free web hosting for static sites, fostering a community of personal and creative websites reminiscent of the old web.
• telehack.com — a simulation of a 1980s-era ARPANET/USENET, complete with text-based games and historical files.
• 512kb.club — a web ring for lightweight websites with strict page-size limits.
• nekoweb.org — free personal-site hosting focused on creative, handmade web pages.
• art.teleportacia.org — classic net art archive by olia lialina.

retro + experiments

• ericexperiment.com — retro tech experiments and old-browser-friendly pages.
• f2.org — classic link collection of freeware, references, and oddities.
• theoldnet.com — browse the web through a historical-web lens.
• cameronsworld.net — chaotic GeoCities-era web art collage.
• neal.fun — interactive web experiments and visualizations.
• copy.sh/v86 — run classic operating systems in your browser via x86 emulation.
• windows93.net — fake OS like Windows 95 with a bunch of games and stuff.
• cyber.dabamos.de/88x31 — the largest 88x31 button collection as of 2026.
• pointlesssites.com — directory of the most pointless websites on the internet.
• nyan.cat — the classic nyan cat site.
• bored.com — links and activities for when you have nothing to do.
• infinitemac.org — run classic Macintosh systems and software in your browser.
• demozoo.org — archive and database of demoscene productions worldwide.
• pouet.net — community hub for demoscene releases, oldschool digital art and music.
• theuselessweb.com — sends you to a random pointless website.
• mavericksforever.com — a guide and resource for running OS X 10.9 Mavericks in the modern day.
• are.na — a platform for connecting ideas and building knowledge through collections of links, images, and text.
• 68k.news — a text-only news aggregator designed for old computers.
• frutigeraeroarchive.org — the archive of frutiger aero wallpapers, icons, and much more.
• webneko.net — browser cats that wander around your screen.
• zoomquilt.org — the infinitely zooming image.
• earth — a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions.
• littlealchemy.com — a simple game where you combine elements to create new ones.
• shadertoy.com — A platform for creating and sharing real-time graphics with code.
• twinery.org — an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.
• mapcrunch.com — random street view.
• planet — a procedural planet generator.
• decisionproblem.com/paperclips — An addictive incremental game about making paperclips.

status + social

• status.cafe — minimal status posting.
• imood.com — simple mood tracking and display.
• letterboxd.com — social film diary and movie tracking.
• dev.to — a social network for software developers to share ideas and collaborate.
• serializd.com — a social network for tracking tv shows, similar to letterboxd for movies.

fediverse

• mastodon.social — the largest fediverse/mastodon instance.
• misskey.io — a social platform in the fediverse with reactions and custom features.
• bookwyrm.social — federated book-tracking social platform on the fediverse.
• fediverse.party — a visual guide website for exploring and comparing decentralized fediverse platforms and apps.

learning + documentation

• developer.mozilla.org — one of the best places to learn web development properly.
• css-tricks.com — practical front-end tricks, patterns, and references.
• a11yproject.com — approachable accessibility patterns and checklists.
• htmlcheatsheet.com — quick reference when you need syntax fast.
• freecodecamp.org — free coding courses and certifications.
• w3schools.com — a popular resource for learning web technologies, with tutorials and references.
• learnxinyminutes.com — quick, community-driven tours of programming languages.
• rosettacode.org — a chrestomathy of programming tasks in many different languages.
• devdocs.io — an all-in-one API documentation reader with a fast, organized interface.
• web.dev — modern guides for web performance, accessibility, and best practices.

privacy-respecting browsers

• firefox.com — open-source browser focused on privacy and web standards.
• librewolf.net — firefox-based browser with stronger privacy defaults.
• vivaldi.com — highly customizable browser with power-user features and a focus on privacy, made in norway.
• ungoogled-software.github.io — chromium builds without google services.
• helium.computer — a lightweight, open-source chromium browser that removes ads, tracking, and google telemetry for a fast, private, no-distractions web experience.

music + radio

• somafm.com — independent, ad-free internet radio channels.
• radio.garden — spin the globe and listen to live radio worldwide.
• listen.moe — community-run anime, J-pop and K-pop radio streams.
• radioparadise.com — listener-powered radio station with diverse, eclectic music.
• radio-browser.info — community-driven directory of global radio streams.
• bandcamp.com — discover and support independent music directly.
• musicforprogramming.net — curated mixes designed for focus and coding.
• poolsuite.net — retro-themed internet radio.
• lofi.cafe — a collection of lofi hip hop radio streams for studying, relaxing, or coding.
• modarchive.org — massive archive of tracker music (.mod, .xm, .it and more) from the demoscene.
• dir.xiph.org — directory of streams and open audio formats.
• mynoise.net — sound generators and ambient mixes for focus.
• last.fm — music tracking and discovery with a long history.
• nts.live — an online radio station with a diverse range of underground music.
• wfmu.org — longest running freeform station in the USA.
• radiooooo.com — the so called "music time machine"
• foobar2000.org — lightweight, high-performance music player.
• rateyourmusic.com — community-driven database for rating, reviewing, and discovering music.
• discogs.com — comprehensive music database and marketplace for cataloging, buying, and selling physical releases.

anime

• crunchyroll.com — the largest legal anime streaming platform.
• myanimelist.net — the classic anime and manga database, with tracking, reviews, and a large community.
• anilist.co — a popular alternative to MyAnimeList for tracking anime and manga, with a modern interface.
• animenewsnetwork.com — a comprehensive source for the latest news, reviews, and in-depth articles about anime, manga, and Japanese culture.
• anidb.net — a non-profit, community-driven anime database that provides detailed information on a vast number of series.
• livechart.me — an excellent resource for keeping up with currently airing anime, providing seasonal charts and broadcast schedules.
• sakugabooru.com — animation cuts database and sakuga research.

open-source linux operating systems

• archlinux.org — a lightweight and flexible linux distribution designed for simplicity and elegance.
• opensuse.org — openSUSE is a free Linux operating system that’s powerful, stable, and especially popular with developers and advanced users.
• debian.org — a widely used linux distribution known for its stability and extensive software repository.
• mxlinux.org — a midweight debian-based distro focused on stability, performance, and practical desktop tools.
• fedoraproject.org — a free and open-source linux distribution that emphasizes innovation and the latest technologies.
• linuxmint.com — an ubuntu-based linux distribution designed for ease of use and a traditional desktop experience.
• zorin.com/os — an ubuntu-based linux distribution made to be familiar for windows and macos users.
• voidlinux.org — independent distro with runit.
• nixos.org — declarative, reproducible linux distro and package manager.
• endeavouros.com — minimal, arch-based linux distro with a simple installer, rolling releases, and best of all, full control.

webcomics

• xkcd.com — a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.
• homestuck.com — "a story about some kids who are friends over the internet. they decide to play a game together. there are major consequences."
• questionablecontent.net — long-running slice-of-life webcomic with indie music and sci-fi themes.
• smbc-comics.com — science, math, and nerd humor with sharp punchlines.
• girlgeniusonline.com — long-running steampunk adventure webcomic.

books + archives

• gutenberg.org — massive public-domain ebook library.
• archive.org — books, software, recordings, and web history.
• publicdomainreview.org — curated historical oddities and artifacts.
• standardebooks.org — a project that produces high-quality, carefully formatted, and open-source ebooks from the public domain.
• textfiles.com — massive archive of old BBS text files and early internet culture.
• openlibrary.org — borrowable digital books, part of the Internet Archive.
• librivox.org — a platform for free public domain audiobooks, read by volunteers.

games and such

• museumofzzt.com — preserving and cataloging ZZT worlds, a classic DOS game creation system.
• flashpointarchive.org — massive archive of Flash, Shockwave, HTML5, and Unity games.
• newgrounds.com — the original home of Flash games and animations.
• tcrf.net — The Cutting Room Floor, unused and hidden content in games.
• itch.io — indie game platform with tons of small, weird, and free games.
• itch.io/randomizer — itch.io with a randomizer.
• jazz2online.com — the largest Jazz Jackrabbit fan site, with thousands of levels, downloads, forums, and community news, online since 1999.
• deat.tk/jazz2 — a reimplementation of Jazz Jackrabbit 2 (1998), supporting multiple versions including the Shareware Demo, Holiday Hare '98, The Secret Files, and Christmas Chronicles.
• archive.org/details/internetarcade — a collection of thousands of classic arcade games from the 1970s to the 1990s, playable in your browser.
• gamehistory.org — a non-profit dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games.
• mobygames.com — an extensive and detailed database of video games, from the earliest titles to modern releases.
• ipdb.org — a comprehensive resource for information on thousands of pinball machines.
• backloggd.com — track your video game backlog.

forums

• forum.melonland.net — community forum for the old-web and indie web enthusiasts.
• forum.agoraroad.com — niche internet culture forum with retro-web energy.
• lobste.rs — tech and programming discussions with a small-community feel.

misc

• 32bit.cafe — indie web community and guides.
• tilde.town — shared community space for personal web publishing.
• indieweb.org — principles and tools for owning your web presence.
• search.marginalia.nu — search engine focused on indieweb sites.
• clew.se — search engine centered on independent writing.
• gossipsweb.net — directory and community celebrating the handmade web.
• jdd.freeshell.org/links — a long list of links made by jdd.
• tilde.club — the original shared unix server for personal web publishing.
• ctrl-c.club — small public-access unix system for personal pages.
• xn--sr8hvo.ws — an IndieWeb webring connecting personal sites.
• yourworldoftext.com — shared infinite canvas for tiny text doodles.
• suckless.org — software that sucks less.
• ribo.zone — a quiet digital garden full of biology, indie music, art, and handmade web.
• alternativeto.net — find FOSS alternatives to proprietary software.
• switching.software — ethical alternatives to popular tech.
• 100r.co — a two-person art collective building low-tech open-source tools and games aboard a sailboat, guided by permacomputing.
• peelopaalu.neocities.org — an unmaintained directory full of neat and cool websites.
• snopes.com — a well-known fact-checking website for verifying rumors and urban legends.
• atlasobscura.com — a guide to the world's hidden wonders and curious places.
• projecteuler.net — a series of challenging mathematical and computational problems that require programming to solve.
• kickscondor.com — a blog and collection of web experiments with a strong focus on the indie web and digital preservation.
• lowtechmagazine.com — a solar-powered website that explores sustainable technology and critiques the modern web's high energy consumption.
• webdesignmuseum.org — a gallery that showcases the evolution of web design, featuring screenshots of websites from 1991 to now.
• cloudhiker.net — random website discovery, spiritual successor to StumbleUpon.
• spore.ribo.zone — ribo's portal for discovering random websites.
• cat-v.org — essays and software links around unix philosophy and simplicity.
• freesourc.es/ — Freesources is a curated list of free(ish) resources for the design(ish) world, curated by Lizzie Callen.
• cari.institute — internet aesthetics research and archives.
• p5js.org — creative coding library with lots of examples.
• kottke.org — long-running link blog with great web finds.

minecraft servers i connect to sometimes

• minecraftonline.com — classic minecraft survival, java 1.12.2, since 2010.
• 2b2t.org — the oldest anarchy server in minecraft, known for its chaotic history and lack of rules.
• hypixel.net — one of the largest and most popular minecraft servers, featuring a wide variety of minigames.