People are sharing their 'cheat code' websites that most don't know about but will change their lives

People are constantly sharing hidden websites and apps online that feel like an absolute ‘cheat code’, and a recent thread on Reddit had thousands of people revealing the ones they swear by.

From apps that instantly clean up chaotic recipe pages to tools that help stop carsickness while using your phone, the thread quickly turned into a goldmine of internet life hacks.

Some of the recommendations were surprisingly simple, but users claimed they completely changed the way they use the internet every day.

Here are some of the tried and tested beloved websites of the internet.

People’s favorite ‘cheat code’ websites

One of the most popular suggestions from tech fans on Reddit was ‘Copy Me That’, a recipe-saving tool that strips away the endless stories and ads that usually come before the actual instructions.

One user wrote: “Paste the URL for a recipe into it, and it instantly removes the novel of useless information, leaving only the list of ingredients and the instructions. It works shockingly well.”

Another commenter recommended Paprika Recipe Manager 3, calling it a complete game changer for organizing meals.

The app lets users import recipes from websites, automatically cuts out the clutter, and includes meal planning, grocery list creation, unit conversion, and recipe scaling.

One Redditor said: “As an AuDHDer, this changed my life.”

Users also heavily praised ‘Libby’, the free app that lets people borrow eBooks and audiobooks through their local library card.

One commenter explained that New York residents can even access the massive collection available through the New York City Public Library system, giving them thousands of free books and audiobooks instantly.

Another hidden gem people loved was ‘KineStop’, an Android app designed to reduce motion sickness when using a phone in the car.

According to one user, the app “almost eliminates carsickness” by adding motion indicators to the screen that help the brain process movement more naturally.

These life hacks will change your life

Another highly upvoted recommendation was ‘Windows Package Manager (Winget)’, a Microsoft tool many people had never even heard of.

Users explained that Winget allows people to safely install software directly from Microsoft’s verified software repository instead of hunting around random websites for download buttons.

One commenter said it helps avoid one of the biggest causes of computer viruses, which is downloading fake or malicious installer files.

Another recommendation that kept appearing throughout the thread was ‘Wolfram Alpha’, the powerful computational search engine known for answering science, math, and factual questions with detailed data.

One Reddit user described it as “basically a fact based science based information hub in a way you would wish chatbots were capable of.”

People said it was especially useful for solving equations, researching statistics, checking scientific facts, and getting more reliable answers to technical questions.

The Reddit thread also included recommendations for obscure productivity apps, browser tools that automate repetitive tasks, and free online learning platforms, with many users saying they wished they’d discovered them years earlier.

It turns out the internet is still full of secret little corners that can save people huge amounts of time and money when someone finally points out their favorite ‘cheat code’.