The latest articles on DEV Community by Babu (@babu_ec8125851a7cd15e6426). https://dev.to/babu_ec8125851a7cd15e6426 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4024298%2Fa6515a65-2ecb-4996-b10a-a3963fa864ec.png https://dev.to/babu_ec8125851a7cd15e6426 en Babu Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:52 +0000 https://dev.to/babu_ec8125851a7cd15e6426/stop-bookmarking-20-different-tabs-i-built-a-single-dashboard-for-all-your-everyday-web-utilities-2jd2 https://dev.to/babu_ec8125851a7cd15e6426/stop-bookmarking-20-different-tabs-i-built-a-single-dashboard-for-all-your-everyday-web-utilities-2jd2 <p>Hey everyone! 👋</p> <p>As developers, our bookmarks bar is usually cluttered with single-purpose websites. We have one tab for merging PDFs, another for converting images to WebP, a third one for formatting JSON, and maybe a couple more for quick calculations or SEO checks. </p> <p>A few months ago, I got tired of jumping between 20 different tabs just to get simple everyday tasks done. I wanted something clean, fast, and centralized. </p> <p>Since I couldn't find exactly what I needed, I decided to build it myself. </p> <p>Meet <strong><a href="https://uptooly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Uptooly</a></strong> — a lightweight, all-in-one web application that brings over 22+ premium utilities into a single, cohesive dashboard.</p> <h3> 🧰 What exactly is Uptooly? </h3> <p>The core philosophy behind Uptooly is simplicity and speed. There are <strong>no sign-ups, no email walls, and absolutely no hidden premium tiers</strong>. You just open the site, use the tool you need, and close the tab.</p> <p>I have categorized the current set of tools into 5 main groups:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>📄 PDF Tools:</strong> Merge, split, rotate, and compress PDF files quickly.</li> <li> <strong>🖼️ Image Utilities:</strong> Convert images to modern formats like WebP, PNG, or JPG, and resize them on the fly.</li> <li> <strong>📊 Quick Calculators:</strong> Essential financial, math, and unit conversion tools.</li> <li> <strong>🔍 SEO Helpers:</strong> Analyze meta tags, check sitemaps, and view basic website health.</li> <li> <strong>💻 Developer Basics:</strong> JSON formatters, Base64 encoders/decoders, Hash generators, and URL encoders.</li> </ol> <h3> 🔒 Privacy &amp; Performance </h3> <p>Since these are tools you might throw sensitive files at (like PDFs or client images), I wanted to make sure everything feels safe. The data processing is designed to be highly secure, handling your files quickly right inside your web browser. </p> <p>The UI is built to be completely mobile-responsive, so it works just as smoothly on a smartphone or tablet as it does on a dual-monitor desktop setup.</p> <h3> 💬 I'd love to hear your thoughts! </h3> <p>Building the initial version was the easy part; now I want to make it actually useful for the community. </p> <p>As fellow creators and developers, I’d highly value your feedback:</p> <ul> <li>Are there any specific developer tools or calculators you find yourself using daily that are missing here?</li> <li>How does the overall UX feel to you? </li> </ul> <p>If you have a minute, please check out <strong><a href="https://uptooly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">uptooly.com</a></strong> and let me know your thoughts or feature requests in the comments below. </p> <p>Cheers! 🍻</p> showdev webdev productivity tools