Goingbus

With the rise of numerous online subscription services, even Adobe has shifted to a subscription-based model. To save money, many people opt to share accounts with friends and family or rent accounts through platforms like Shopee. JieJie was curious why these marketplaces offer such cheap deals and discovered that they rent accounts from a website and then sublease them. Each transaction earns them at least 50 to 100 NT dollars, making it an almost zero-cost business. Services like Netflix, ChatGPT, HBO Go, Disney+, Spotify, and Adobe can be accessed at 30% to 50% of the original price. What's even more remarkable is that refunds are available at any time, and if you’ve used the service for more than a day, you can get a prorated refund (with a $2 USD handling fee). If you're worried about credit card information being compromised, you can choose JKO Pay for one-time payments. JieJie calculated that this method can save nearly NT$10,000 annually. Use the exclusive discount code【jie04】for 10% off.

 

Z-Library

This is the largest shadow library in the world, with over millions of e-books available for free download. It is open to users from all over the world. It includes e-books and articles, and the coolest thing is that it provides books in traditional Chinese. In addition to the EPUB format, files can also be converted to TXT, PDF, and other formats. Free accounts can download up to 10 e-books and 30 articles per day. It has the characteristics of anonymous upload and decentralization, so it is called "shadow library". It advocates the popularization of knowledge, but it also causes controversy. If the link is invalid, please use the latest link in the Wikipedia annotation.

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OSGL

Feeling tired of designing? Let's play some games. The website "OSGL" (Open Source Games List) is a collection of open source games and 311 game simulators and tools. It has over 1000 games and each game has an introduction and is sorted into categories. This website is an online database completed by many volunteers and it is a convenient place to find information about open source games. Some games can be downloaded directly or played online or through a link to the game's original developer's website. You can also check the latest development progress of the game. It's also nice to play small games during breaks. Oh, by the way, there's a G-EIGHT game exhibition in Taipei from December 9th to 11th, 2022, where independent game creators and players can exchange ideas, so you might want to check it out.

 

住宅設備ペーパークラフト

I am not quite sure how to classify this website, but in simple terms, it is a paper model provided by a bathroom brand website that allows you to download and print out for free. Once assembled, it will become a three-dimensional model. Most of the materials on the website are categorized as indoor furniture. The name of this page can be translated into Chinese as "Household Equipment Paper Crafts." The main purpose is to allow people to make table-top samples for discussions when planning interior design. Each object will be marked with the estimated time of production and the number of paper sheets required. After downloading, it will be a PDF file. It is suggested to use slightly thicker paper when printing for better folding results. If you don't have thick paper at home, you can go to a convenience store to print on thick paper. That being said, if you want to use it as a paper house and burn it, I guess it should work too (joke).

 

Google 立體彈珠台

Do you remember Google's T-Rex game? Now Google has launched a classic game "3D Pinball" on the web. It's also a no-installation software that can be opened directly in the browser and played, whether you're using a mobile phone or a computer. The game is written in Flutter and Firebase tools and uses the Flame game engine for operation. Even if the computer or mobile phone performance is not sufficient, it can still be easily played. There are currently four characters to choose from in the game, and there are scores and world rankings. If you're looking for a game to pass the time, this Google 3D Pinball is perfect.

補:Google 立體彈珠台開發過程紀錄 

 

Giloo

This is an online video website that, unlike other entertainment-based streaming websites, provides award-winning films, documentaries, feature films, classic films, and art films from major film festivals around the world. Members also have exclusive benefits and offline activities (such as special screenings, lectures, and parties). It is suitable for cultured and designer subscribers. By registering through the recommended link from me, you can get a 30-day paid membership for free.

 

Slow TV Map

This is a slow TV global map tool that uses a map interface to showcase slow TV videos from all over the world. It is great for stress relief and relaxation, and even during pandemic times, you can enjoy different scenic transportation journeys such as Mediterranean sailing, California valley, forest biking, Paris walking, and the Shinkansen on the island of Shikoku. It's perfect for opening a small window during work to simulate the atmosphere of traveling while working.

 

Software Library: MS-DOS Games

A digital museum that collects a large amount of data, including a series of MS-DOS nostalgic games. There is no need to download files as there is a simulator on the website that allows you to play online directly. The nostalgic game screens not only evoke memories, but may also bring new design inspiration.