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Lamri Abdellah Ramdane
Lamri Abdellah Ramdane

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6 Websites You Can’t Live Without Once You Know Them

As a long-time internet resident and productivity enthusiast, there are a few websites in my bookmarks that I use every single day.

They aren’t just occasional tools — they’ve become part of my workflow, almost like digital organs that keep my work and creativity alive.


🧩 ServBay

If you’re a developer — especially a full-stack one dealing with multiple languages and environments — ServBay is a total game changer.

Traditionally, configuring a local environment means installing endless packages, fighting version conflicts, and dealing with system chaos.

You might use Homebrew management and end up with a messy system setup, or you might rely on Docker, which can be heavy and complicated.

ServBay productizes that entire process. It gives you a clean, unified interface to deploy dev environments like ordering from a menu — click what you need, and it just works.

Why I love ServBay:

  • One-click setup: Supports Python, Go, Java, Rust, Ruby, Node.js, and more. Just a few clicks and you’re ready to code.
  • Version isolation: Run Python 2.7, 3.8, and 3.11 side by side — or Node.js v16, v18, and v20 — all without conflicts.
  • Database support: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, MongoDB — all running simultaneously and cleanly.
  • AI & tunneling magic: Deploy local AI models like Llama, Qwen, or DeepSeek with one click, and even expose your local apps securely for sharing or WeChat testing.

ServBay = Extreme efficiency + high flexibility + minimal maintenance cost.

It’s saved me countless hours that I used to waste setting up and fixing local environments.


🧑‍💻 GitHub

This one needs no introduction — the world’s biggest “developer social network” (and yes, not that kind of social).

If you only use it to store code, you’re missing out. GitHub is:

  • Your professional portfolio: A well-maintained profile speaks louder than any résumé.
  • Your knowledge library: Home to tutorials, learning lists, and high-quality resources for almost any tech.
  • The standard of collaboration: Issues, PRs, reviews — the backbone of modern software teamwork.
  • Free infrastructure: GitHub Actions for CI/CD and GitHub Pages for free static hosting.

It’s not just a platform — it’s an ecosystem, a community, and a professional identity.


🌅 Dynamic Wallpaper Club

For those who like a bit of life in their desktop, this site offers dynamic wallpapers that change with time of day.

The HEIC-format wallpapers smoothly shift from sunrise to sunset to night, matching your clock.

It’s a small detail, but it adds a huge amount of joy to daily work.

A perfect low-effort way to increase your “daily happiness score.”


🎧 123apps

This site is a Swiss Army knife for quick multimedia tasks.

Trimming a song, merging PDFs, converting videos — all those small jobs that aren’t worth downloading a heavy app for.

Why it rocks:

  • All-in-one: Audio, video, PDF, and image tools — all in one place.
  • No installs: Everything runs in your browser. Upload → process → download → done.
  • Clean interface: No ads, no clutter.

It’s like having dozens of tiny utilities always ready at your fingertips — simple, fast, and disposable.


🔍 Perplexity AI

Think of it as a search + answer engine with citations.

Unlike ChatGPT, which is great for conversation, Perplexity AI focuses on verified, sourced answers.

Why it’s different:

  • Citation-based: Every answer includes clear source links so you can check facts instantly.
  • Efficient research: Instead of clicking through a dozen Google results, you get an immediate, synthesized answer.
  • Pro mode: Upload documents for analysis or switch to models like Claude-3 or GPT-4 for deeper insights.

I now use Perplexity for research, reports, and technical summaries — it’s become my go-to for anything fact-based.


✏️ Excalidraw

An elegant, lightweight online whiteboard perfect for sketching system designs, brainstorming, or illustrating ideas.

What makes it awesome:

  • Hand-drawn aesthetic: Its rough sketch style makes everything feel natural and approachable.
  • Instant use: Open the site, start drawing — no registration required.
  • Real-time collaboration: Share a link, and others can edit live.
  • Community-driven: Tons of open libraries for icons and UI elements.

I use it for team discussions, architecture drafts, and meeting summaries.

It’s the fastest way to visualize thoughts — no bloated UI, no distractions.


Final Thoughts

These six websites cover almost every part of a modern knowledge worker’s life — from development to design to research and inspiration.

They don’t just save time; they elevate your daily workflow.

If you haven’t tried them yet, start with ServBay — it’s the foundation that makes the rest of your tools smoother and faster. 🚀

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