Category: Tools

This tool should come in handy for anyone filling in job/university applications. Whether it’s a personal statement or a competency question there’s usually always a word limit. So for those of you who don’t like to use feature-bloated word processors, here’s a simple text box that uses jQuery to give you on-the-fly word count.

I came across this interesting infographic from byjess.net that explains the meaning behind credit card numbers and also how to validate them. The validation method relies on the Luhn algorithm, also known as the “mod 10” algorithm. It’s a simple checksum formula than can be used to validate a variety of identification numbers

Here’s a simple way to measure the tempo of a song. The javascript below lets you tap any key on your keyboard to the beat of a song and then it will tell you the average BPM (Beats Per Minute). Of course you can always just count it manually but the BPM counter is likely… Continue reading BPM Counter

QR (Quick Response) codes have been extremely popular and widely used in Japan since its inception in 2004. These square “quick response” codes turn URLS, vCards, or any kind of text into a jumble of pixels that you can scan on your smartphone instantaneously, no typing required. In fact they can do much more than… Continue reading QR Code Generator