Essential Apps

A list with Computer program essentials that you might want to install on your computer.

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  1. MobaXterm icon
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    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin icon Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal
    Graphical SFTP browser
    Multi-execution
    +7
    Remote Unix desktop (XDMCP)
  2. WinRAR icon
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    Compress and encrypt files with versatile software, supporting multiple formats for secure data transfer and offering efficient storage options.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • ReactOS
    WinRAR screenshot 1
    WinRAR screenshot 1
    WinRAR screenshot 2
    +4
    WinRAR screenshot 3
  3. 7-Zip icon
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    Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    Main Window
    Add to Archive
    Options
  4. Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +8
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
  5. IrfanView icon
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    Fast and powerful image viewer, editor, and converter for beginners and pros. Supports various formats, batch processing, and many extensions.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    IrfanView screenshot 1
    Paint plugin
    +33
    Add text to image
  6. Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    VLC Media Player screenshot 3
  7. GIMP icon
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    Advanced image manipulation tool offering comprehensive tools for photo retouching, composition, and batch processing in a free package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    yes
    GIMP 2.99.18 on Windows, non-default theme.
    GIMP screenshot 2
    +5
    GIMP screenshot 3
  8. Notepad++ icon
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    Free open-source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting multiple languages, featuring high speed, low resource usage, privacy focus, and plugin extensibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Notepad++ screenshot 1
    Notepad++ screenshot 1
    Notepad++ screenshot 2
    +10
    TextFX plugin menu
  9. Opera icon
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    An advanced browser with a built-in VPN for privacy, ad blocker, Speed Dial, AI, cloud sync, and rich extensions, tailored for various devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
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    Opera screenshot 3

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Azazel
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yeah, allow the Chinese to handle your private photos intended for a close group of friends. What could go wrong with it? It's only a regime that seeks to undermine pretty much any western country, and constantly conducts and promotes disinfo campaigns, via tiktok among other things https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/briefing/tiktok-ban-bill-congress.html

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