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24 alternatives to How HTTPS Works
How HTTPS works... in a comic!
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. How HTTPS Works launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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How HTTPS Works▲282We want to tail you how HTTPS works. In a comic. 😽
2018 · howhttps.works · its alternatives →
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A pain-free service to add SSL to your site, for non-geeks
2018 · sharphue.com · its alternatives →
- 3AI
A guide on how browsers work.
Jan 2026 · howbrowserswork.com · its alternatives →
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HTTPS Everywhere▲294Chrome extension that encrypts and secures your browser
2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Yes, it's open source: https://github.com/lissy93/web-check :) Why I'm building this? There are a lot of tools out there for discovering meta and security data relating to a website, IP or server. But currently, there isn't anything that does everything, all in one place and without a paywall/ user sign up. It's still a WIP, and I'm working on a new version, with some more comprehensive checks, so any feedback would be much appreciated :)
2024 · v1.web-check.xyz · its alternatives →
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How DNS Works▲129Super cute web comics about 'How DNS Works' for beginners!
2015 · howdns.works · its alternatives →
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Instantly detect your browser, operating system, screen resolution, and more. Get a shareable link with your browser details for support agents.
2012 · aboutmybrowser.com · its alternatives →
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A CSS Keylogger▲576Chrome extension and Express server that exploits keylogging abilities of CSS. - maxchehab/CSS-Keylogging
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Where we're at with Google and Mozilla and HTTPS
2016 · scripting.com · its alternatives →
- 11CI
2014 · gotofail.com · its alternatives →
- 12TT
2014 · frantzmiccoli.github.io · its alternatives →
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Password-protect URLs using AES in the browser; create hidden bookmarks without a browser extension - jstrieb/link-lock
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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From the cryptic terminal commands to the innumerable ways to shoot yourself in the foot, I always struggled to use TLS certificates. I love how much easier (and cheaper) Let's Encrypt made it to get certificates, but there are still plenty of things to struggle with. That's why we built Relay: a free, browser-based tool that streamlines the ACME workflow, especially for tricky setups like homelabs. Relay acts as a secure intermediary between your ACME client and public certificate authorities like Let's Encrypt. Some ways Relay provides a better experience: - really fast, streamlined…
2025 · anchor.dev · its alternatives →
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I built a tool that reveals the data your browser exposes automatically every time you visit a website. GitHub: https://github.com/neberej/exposedbydefault Demo: https://neberej.github.io/exposedbydefault/ Note: No data is sent anywhere. Everything runs in your browser.
Nov 2025 · neberej.github.io · its alternatives →
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PageLock▲6Hey HN! I'm the creator of PageLock. I built this because I kept running into situations where I needed to share sensitive URLs (private docs, beta links, etc.) but didn't want to trust a third-party service with the data. How it works: - Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption using Web Crypto API - Your password and original URL are encrypted in the browser before storage - Zero-knowledge architecture - None can decrypt links without the password - except someone manages to break AES-256 :0 - Pure frontend (React + TypeScript), no backend database The key insight: by doing encryption…
Nov 2025 · pagelock.top · its alternatives →
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Those who don't will lose out
2016 · authorityhacker.com · its alternatives →
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Web Extension: Easily find Hacker News discussions about the page you're currently browsing. - pinoceniccola/what-hn-says-webext
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A community site to help site owners migrate to HTTPS
2017 · movingtohttps.com · its alternatives →
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Signed Pages▲75A browser extension to verify the authenticity of websites
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Retriever (https://retriever.corgea.io/), an open-source research project to help users receive secrets and sensitive information without needing a server in the middle. It works by using Public-key cryptography to coordinate the message sharing between the two devices. Read more on why we built it here: https://retriever.corgea.io/why.html
2024 · retriever.corgea.io · its alternatives →
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I couldn't find any relevant info about this. Maybe I'm part of some new Chrome experiment, or just very bad at searching. Here's what it looks like: https://imgur.com/a/idXLYOJ I opened a new Chrome tab just now, typed GitHub in the address bar. Opened the top suggested repository I'm checking frequently, and then used the GitHub search input box. As GitHub search results loaded, on the right side of the Chrome address bar I noticed a new, and colorful G icon. Animating and distracting, the icon expanded into a pretty big inline notification saying "See more search…
2022 · its alternatives →
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What browser am I using? What version is my browser? WhatsMyBrowser.org is the easiest way to find information about your browser, and share it to your designer, developer, or support rep.
2014 · whatsmybrowser.org · its alternatives →
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