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Utility Tools

Handy everyday utilities that don't fit elsewhere.

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About utility tools

Utility tools are practical helpers that do not fit neatly anywhere else. Two of them work with sound. Text to Speech has your browser read text aloud, with voice and speed controls, and Speech to Text lets you dictate into your microphone and see the words appear in real time. Both rely on features built into your browser, so the available voices and how well dictation works can differ between browsers and devices, and your browser will ask for microphone permission.

The other tools tell you about your own setup. The Screen Resolution Checker shows your screen resolution, pixel ratio and browser viewport size, which is handy when you are testing a layout or reporting a display problem. What Is My User Agent shows your browser's exact User-Agent string, often requested by support teams.

The IP Address Lookup is different from most tools on this site. To find your public IP address and its approximate location, it uses an outside service, so a request leaves your browser. The location is approximate and may point to your provider's area rather than your street.

FAQ

Questions

Does the IP Address Lookup use an outside service?

Yes. It needs an outside service to find your public IP address and approximate location. The other utility tools rely on your browser.

Why does Speech to Text work differently on my browser?

It depends on speech features built into the browser, which vary between browsers and devices. If it does not work, try another browser and make sure microphone access is allowed.

Why is the IP location not exact?

An IP address usually maps to an internet provider's region rather than your exact address. The result is a rough guide, often the nearest city or area.