The Toolbox
This page contains a few tools which may be helpful in your travels around the 'net. Just click the link in the left column access the tool. If there is something you'd like to see here, drop me a note by clicking on the Contact link at the bottom of this page. I'll see what I can do to get the tool you need.
| Category | Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tools for Registered Users | ||
| Notespace | A simple, no-nonsense note taking with unlimited notespaces. Here is a page for more info. | |
| Ophion | Time tracking for professionals. See this page for an overview. | |
| SysAdmin Achievements | This is where you can show off all your accomplishments as an IT professional, good or bad. See this page for more information. | |
| Free Tools for Everyone | ||
| Converters | Byte Converter | Convert from bytes to kilobytes to megabytes to gigabytes to terabytes all on one screen. |
| DecToFrac | I hate fractions. Converting decimals to fractions is a pain. If you're like me, you need a bit of help, so I've added this converter tool to assist with the chore of conversion. | |
| Text to Binary | Converts plaintext to 8-bit binary. | |
| Misc | HTML Color chart | A rainbow of flavors, this will give you a taste of the mixing of colors that can be accomplished with HTML color codes. |
| ZIP Code Search | Give this tool a full or partial zip code, and it will be able to tell you what city and state it belongs to. Even displays the county, latitude, and longitude. | |
| Security & Networking |
Default Password List | Completely searchable and browsable database of default usernames and passwords for networking equipment. |
| Malicious IP Checker | This tool allows you to check an IP address for "badness"; See if an IP has been noted for suspicious activity such as spamming, breach attempts, etc. | |
| NSLookup | Use this tool to perform an NSLookup against a domain or IP address. Find host names, MX records, and more. | |
| Subnet Calculator | Just like the name says. Given an IP address, this will give all info about the subnet. | |
| What's My IP Address? | Your IP Address, as is publicy visible. If you are behind a proxy of some sort, this will show you what the proxy's external IP Address is. | |
| Generators | Buzzword Bullshit Generator | Get your point across by using some of todays newest and cutting edge buzzword phrases, using this tool to generate them! |
| IT Job Title Generator | Create a fancy, technology-enabled job title to impress your friends. | |
| Fake Persona Generator | This tool is handy for generating a fake online persona. For example, let's say you want to download some cool new piece of software, but they require you to fill out some BS form with all your info. | |
| Password Generator | Yet another password generator. This one actually creates truly random passwords, but not just gibberish. Creation rules attempt to make the passwords pronounceable, but still nonsense words that do not appear in any dictionary. Except by coincendence, of course. | |
| Passphrase Generator | Unlike traditional passwords, which are usually a combination of characters, passphrases are typically longer and can include spaces. | |
| Peptalk Generator | Break the ice, or pump someone up (even yourself) if they're feeling down or unsure of themselves. | |
| Shakespeare Insult Generator | Don't settle for the same old tired insults. Have a little class. | |
| SysAdmin Excuse Generator | Did you accidentally delete all home directories? You can use this tool to CYA. | |