Free Feast in the Cyber World

【MSN Chinese Message, the websites mentioned below are foreign websites, suitable for students with a certain English foundation :)】It is said that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but some good things on the Internet are almost free—aren't they? After all, you still have to pay for your own internet fees, right?

There may be no free lunch in this world, but there is free news, free entertainment, and free communication... With just a click of the mouse, you can enjoy all these free feasts. However, like fine wine hidden deep in an alley, how do you find the free services you need in the ocean of information? Today, "New Life · Special Edition" will present you with a rich array of free treats. As Christmas approaches, I will first serve you a delicious "Christmas feast." Let's dig in! Please enjoy to your heart's content.

The First Delicacy: Personal Space

www.divshare.com Following YouTube's acquisition by Google, online videos have been widely embraced by netizens. Even though video websites have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, finding one where you can upload unlimited video clips without restrictions and also serves as a network drive function requires quite a bit of effort. Now, all you need to do is register a simple account on divShare’s website, and everything can be under your control.

wordpress.org In the era of blogs, people can freely express their opinions in their personal web spaces. Various websites have exhausted all sorts of “traffic-gathering methods” to attract users, and promoting the idea of being free is one of those tricks. In the battle of free blogs, we must mention WordPress—user registration, anti-spam, diverse panels... Building a personalized blog is no longer a luxury.

The Second Delicacy: Connection with You

http://www.skype.com 200 million users have fallen for Skype. It takes real skills to pull off such a scene. Thanks to its advantage of free calls between registered users and its connectivity between the internet and traditional phone users, it is more than fair to call Skype the "King of Free Network Communication."

http://www.thepudding.com People who prefer simplicity dislike complications. Of course, a simple life does not exclude daily communications. Now, you don’t need to download any software; just log into Pudding’s website, and you can directly make free calls on the webpage. More surprisingly, when you talk about a certain topic, related websites, pictures, and news will appear. Of course, some ads are inevitable.

The Third Delicacy: Practicality Above All

http://www.mint.com Too many bank cards? Using the same password? You might worry about security; using different passwords? It feels like memorizing Pi. What should you do? Mint, a personal account management software, can be your good helper. Besides bill reminders, Mint can analyze your daily bills and provide various suggestions to help you save money.

www.epicurious.com Sichuan, Hunan, Shandong, Cantonese… Which cuisine should you choose? Do you always rack your brain over what dishes to prepare? If so, go explore Epicurious.com’s thousands of recipes to find dishes that tantalize your taste buds. You can certainly find recipes that suit your preferences based on season, cuisine type, and difficulty level.

The Fourth Delicacy: Bread + Bread

http://www.emurse.com The internet has changed people's lives, including the way we look for jobs. Registration, job searching, application… These have become common practices on major human resources websites. But on Emurse, you can even generate a corresponding domain name after creating your online resume. Just send the domain to potential employers, and you can complete the otherwise complex job application process.

http://www.salary.com Worried about being at a disadvantage in salary negotiations for your new job? Then, before meeting your boss, do your homework on Salary.com. On this site, you can find out the salary amounts for similar positions in different regions. Of course, all numbers are not baseless—they are derived from survey data.

The Fifth Delicacy: Musical Splendor

http://www.pandora.com Here, Pandora’s box is no longer filled with plagues and disasters; here, Pandora is a sanctuary for enjoying music. Just select your favorite artist or song on the website, and songs of a similar style will be filtered from the database and lined up for you to enjoy to your heart's content.

www.criticalmetrics.com The simplest way to understand the current trends in music is to keep track of the latest song charts. Through comprehensive analyses from authoritative companies like Rolling Stone and The New York Times, you can find the song charts for any time period on CriticalMetrics, and most songs can be fully appreciated with both audio and video on the site.

The Sixth Delicacy: DIY Video

www.dvdflick.net Videos are trendy, and making videos has also become popular. Software for making videos has started to flood the market. Finding a "multi-functional" software among the uneven quality options is no easy task. DVDFlick introduced here can handle various video formats, along with sound effects and subtitles functions, which makes it qualified for this title.

www.motionbox.com When it comes to video editing, we always think of countless knobs and complex parameters on TV station control boards. However, Motionbox provides us with the simplest online video editing platform, and most of the functions are free to use. After uploading your video, in just a few steps, a highly personalized video clip can be fresh out of the oven.

The Seventh Delicacy: Beautiful New Home

www.sketchup.com The skyrocketing housing prices have made life hard for us "hermit crabs," but land developers and home decorators are happy. Now that housing prices are gradually showing signs of decline, if you're holding cash and observing, you might as well plan out the layout of your new home first. Sketchup is a less well-known product under Google, but its free 3D house design function gives property buyers with their own ideas a chance to show their skills.

www.easy2diy.com Renovating a new house is a tiring job—from roof and floor to screws and nuts... Everything needs to be considered thoroughly. Yet, the waste of building materials has drained our hard-earned money. How can we maximize utilization? Let Easy2DIY.com tell you. You can calculate the amount of home decoration paint needed based on the size of your house and the number of doors and windows. It seems that "sharpening the axe doesn't delay chopping firewood" is indeed an unbreakable truth.

The Eighth Delicacy: Nurturing Your Baby

www.ringling.com/offers/baby.aspx If you have a newborn baby under 12 years old at home, you can get a free circus ticket valued at $60. More importantly, this ticket has no expiration date, so you can wait until your child understands before using it.

www.enfamil.com Children are the future, and everyone looks forward to the future, which explains why various infant product companies use all sorts of tactics to target "the future." Enfamil is one such company. Understanding consumer psychology well, as long as you register on its website, you can receive a big gift pack worth $60, including diapers, photo frames, etc. Hurrah!

The Ninth Delicacy: Gaming Tribe

www.wildgames.com/console Have you ever encountered the embarrassment of not being able to find a game you've played before while enjoying online mini-games? Let WildGames Game Console help you out. After downloading this software for free, you can search, download, and organize your games. Regarding game selection, you can choose the ad-supported free version or the paid version without ads.

www.maplestory.nexon.net Some large online games like Warcraft require payment to play, and although the cost is not particularly scary, smart consumers are still somewhat annoyed. MapleStory is different; you can download and play the game for free. Of course, if you want to buy new clothes for yourself in the game to dress up, you'll still have to pay—beautification comes at a price.

The Tenth Delicacy: Finding a Mate

www.plentyoffish.com Some large matchmaking websites charge hefty monthly registration fees, but who says cheap means "no good"? Plentyoffish breaks this stereotype, adhering to the ancient saying "there are plenty of fish in the sea," and this free dating and matchmaking website has indeed gathered quite a bit of popularity.

www.okcupid.com OkCupid is also a popular free dating and matchmaking website. You can casually take a personality matching test on the site, and your unintentional actions might just lead to a wonderful marriage. Additionally, it opens its doors wide, welcoming singles from multiple countries.

The Eleventh Delicacy: Pet Affection

 www.freepettreats.com When you see animals in the circus responding to their owners' commands, have you ever felt moved and wanted a pet like that? On FreePetTreats.com, numerous exclusive and free animal training secrets will surely make your wish come true.

www.naturezonepet.com   Are your beloved dogs or cats tired of the commercial dog/cat food available in the market? Consider preparing some new flavors for them from NatureZone, such as insects or spiders. You can also get a free sample upon request. Limited quantities available, so act fast!

The Twelfth Delicacy: Weight Loss Secrets

www.acaloriecounter.com