These are my daily tools for staying sharp, secure, and on top of the chaos. Without them, system failure is imminent.
Privacy-centric, open-source browser with unique UI features like vertical tabs, Split View, and Zen Glance, focusing on security and tranquility.
A free and open-source browser based on Mozilla Firefox.
See browser extensions here.
Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.
A free and open-source file archiver, a utility used to place groups of files within compressed containers known as 'archives'.
A simple and intuitive AutoHotKey script designed to enhance Windows shortcuts and improve your workflow.
A handy little AutoHotKey script for Windows, developed by me ;)
Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.
A personal knowledge base and note-taking software application that operates on Markdown files.
Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).
A peer-to-peer file synchronization tool available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Amazon Kindle Fire and BSD.
I used to use Syncthing which only works on LAN, recent switch to Resilo, my life have never been the the same.
Open-source password manager storing passwords, notes, and attachments offline with AES-256 encryption, browser extensions, cross-platform support, and TOTP.
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
A free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework.
Free and open-source tool for screen capture and recording; enables file uploads, annotation, dark mode, 4K support, and customizable themes.
A free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key.
Command line program that's a 
youtube-dl fork that downloads videos from YouTube and over 1000 sites. The main focus of this project is adding new features and patches while also keeping up to date with the original project.
A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader.
The Windows 11 version of the Startisback replacement shell. This software allows you to make Windows 11 look like previous versions of Windows or a modified version of itself.
Restore and improve windows taskbar, Start Menu, File Explorer, Control Panel, overall UX and style!
Set of open-source tools enhancing Windows with features like FancyZones, PowerRename, and Keyboard Manager. Lightweight and ad-free.
Windows system utilities to maximize productivity.
An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry.
A free, open-source scripting language for Windows that allows users to easily create small to complex scripts for all kinds of tasks such as: form fillers, auto-clicking, macros, etc.
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows.
Access the power of both Windows and Linux at the same time on a Windows machine.
Windows Terminal is a new, modern, feature-rich, productive terminal application for command-line users. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability...
A modern, fast, efficient, powerful, and productive terminal application for users of command-line tools and shells like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL.
Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.
A code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. Features include support for debugging, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, and embedded Git.
Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications.
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
Git is a free & open source, distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
A free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, extensible programming language. It provides an extraordinary combination of clarity and versatility, and is free and comprehensively ported.
An interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language.
Free e-book manager offering library management, multi-format conversion, syncing to devices, news download as e-books, built-in viewer, editor, and privacy.
The one stop solution for all your e-book needs. Comprehensive e-book software.
A free, open-source viewer for Windows, supports PDFs, eBooks, Comics, with a simple, fast, and portable design prioritized for ease of use.
A free and open-source document viewer that supports viewing many document formats as quick and light as possible.
Auto Dark Mode helps you to be more productive. When it is light outside, we enable you to have a bright and clearly readable OS. After the sun starts to set, your operating system switches to a matching theme to take care of your eyes.
Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.
Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.
A free, open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization application. SyncTrayzor is a little tray utility for Syncthing on Windows.
Mirror and control Android devices on PC with up to 120fps performance and resolutions above 1920x1080. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
A free and open-source screen mirroring application that allows control of an Android device from a desktop computer
Formats USB drives to various file systems and creates bootable USBs from ISOs. Supports MS-DOS/FreeDOS bootable sticks and offers BIOS or UEFI options.
A small application that creates bootable USB drives, which can then be used to install or run Microsoft Windows, Linux or DOS.
Experience Windows in your way and keep it fresh every day. Set up, debloat, optimize, repair, and tweak your operating system in a simple, time-saving, yet safe approach. Maintain it in a clean, healthy and productive state while having everything you need in one place.
Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.
A free and open-source cross-platform streaming and recording program built with Qt.
O&O ShutUp10++ means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 and Windows 11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 and Windows 11 should respect your...
A Free antispy tool for Windows 10.
Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium.
Music streaming and media services provider.
Accelerate your downloads by up to 8 times! Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a download accelerator to increase download speeds by up to 8 times, resume, organize and schedule downloads.
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Quick Share (formerly known as Nearby Share) is a feature of Google's mobile and desktop operating systems Android and Chrome OS which allows data to be transferred via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, similar to AirDrop and Android Beam. It was officially released on August 4, 2020.
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Besides the above, the following apps (on android) are basically hardcoded into my daily routine—I’d crash without them.
Privacy-focused search engine offering Zero-click Info, instant answers, and more, built from open-source software for a user-friendly experience.
Best Android app specifically for playing audio books. Some Features:
Bodhi Timer is an elegant, minimalist countdown timer. It is designed mainly for use as a meditation timer but can easily be used for any similar purpose.
An Android app which uses your phone's sensors to assist with wilderness treks or survival situations. Works as general offline multitool.
Access a full Unix environment on Android without rooting. Automate tasks with command-line tools, ssh, and package installs via Apt.
From securing systems to staying productive, these tools are my daily arsenal.
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