Here are some of my favourite software. Most software here is FOSS and almost all of the software listed are free or have good free tiers. Open source and proprietary software are in different categories. I will also list good websites in a different category.
Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.
7-Zip is a file archiver witha high compression ratio. And a good one.
Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.
Good out of the box
Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.
Mozilla's browser. Tip: Tweak your browser's settings.
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
Best video player. No argument.
uBlock Origin (uBO) is a CPU and memory-efficient wide-spectrum content blocker. It blocks ads, trackers, coin miners, popups, annoying anti-blockers, malware sites, etc., by default using EasyList, EasyPrivacy, Peter Lowe's Blocklist, Online Malicious URL Blocklist, and uBO...
The best content blocker for Firefox, Chrome and their forks.
Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility.
Best Photoshop alternative.
Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.
Powerful office suite, best Microsoft Office alternative.
A free, open-source painting program for professional artists offering customizable UI, 9 brush engines, layer support, and color management.
Complete sketching and painting editor.
Open source vector graphics editor supporting SVG with features like custom brushes, pressure sensitivity, and layer management across multiple platforms.
Open souce Vector graphics editor, similar to Illustrator but FOSS.
Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc.
Good free email client by Mozilla.
Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.
Best free password manager out there.
An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.
Signal is a messaging app that uses the Signal protocol.
Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.
Messaging app. Open source, but the servers are closed-source and proprietary.
Free open-source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting multiple languages, featuring high speed, low resource usage, privacy focus, and plugin extensibility.
Free source code editor and Notepad replacement Windows only (but Linux users can compile it?)
Disk analysis tool with treemap views, duplicate file detection, and cleanup actions. Works offline and ad-free on Windows as an open-source project.
See what's using your storage space visually. Windows only unfortunately.
DiskUsage provides a way to find out which files and directories on the SD card of your Android phone are consuming the most space. It displays diagram with directories/subdirectories proportional to their size. Users are allowed to zoom in to look at specific directory content.
See what's using up your space visually... on your phone or tablet. Android only.
Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.
Best free torrent client and uTorrent alternative (don't even consider using it!)
Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.
Use different operating systems (Windows, Linux...) in virtual machines.
Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manager with user-friendly tools.
Good Linux distro (especially for beginners)
Fast and powerful image viewer, editor, and converter for beginners and pros. Supports various formats, batch processing, and many extensions.
Good image viewer (also it's just 5MB!) Windows only.
Highly customizable browser with built-in ad and tracker blockers, Chromium compatibility, advanced tab management, cross-device sync, and strong privacy features.
Very customizable and unique features (but read the browser privacy policy!)
A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.
Freemium messaging app, if you didn't know already.
No installation needed—just use this lightweight, straightforward tool to fully uninstall any app from your PC. Easily remove third-party programs, built-in Windows apps, and UWP apps, even those not listed in the Control Panel.
Uninstaller software, it just works.
Efficiently uninstall software and remove unnecessary files and registry entries on Windows, offering both free and pro versions with advanced features.
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