Numbers
How Random Number Generators Actually Work
A plain-English look at what happens when you click generate, from seeds and entropy to the browser's crypto API.
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Guides, ideas and deep-dives on randomness, generators and getting things done.
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Numbers
Random Number Generator 1 to 100: Uses and Tips
Picking a number between 1 and 100 sounds trivial, but there are smart ways to use it for classrooms, games and giveaways.
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Names
The Complete Guide to Random Name Generators
From fantasy characters to test data, here's how to get the perfect random name every time.
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Security
How to Create Strong Random Passwords
Weak passwords are the number-one cause of account breaches. Here's how a random generator fixes that.
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Words
Beat Creative Block with a Random Word Generator
Stuck on a blank page? A single random word can unlock a flood of ideas.
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Games
Make Fair Teams with a Random Team Generator
Ditch the playground-pick drama. Here's how to split any group into balanced teams.
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Pseudo-Random vs. True Random: What's the Difference?
Not all randomness is equal. Understand the two kinds and which one you actually need.
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Using a Random Color Generator in Design
Random colours can spark palettes you'd never pick on purpose.
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Running a Fair Giveaway with a Random Picker
Hosting a giveaway? Here's how to pick a winner nobody can dispute.
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Random Date Generator for QA and Testing
Realistic test data needs realistic dates. Here's how to generate them at scale.
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Word Games You Can Play with a Random Letter
A single random letter is the engine behind dozens of classic games.
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How to Generate Random Numbers with No Repeats
Need unique numbers for a raffle or lottery? Here's how the no-repeats option works.
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