• TeamViewer icon
  • QuestSoft QTranslate icon
  • Dropbox icon
  • MEGA icon
  • Nextcloud icon
  • +7

Internet software of choice for everyday usage

Aleksandr DikovAleksandr Dikov12 appsUpdated
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This list contains software that I use every day on my windows workstation. Mostly small utils but mighty) In short, here favorite programs, without which it's impossible to work at the computer for me.

  1. Establish remote desktop access in seconds with instant control, secure data, VoIP and webcam integration, file transfer, and fast, easy collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Chocolatey
    TeamViewer screenshot 1
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    +14
    TeamViewer screenshot 3
  2. QTranslate is a free translator for Windows. With this small utility, you simply select the text you want to translate and then press hot key (Ctrl+Q to show translation in the popup window or Double Ctrl click to show the translation in the main window).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main application window.
    Virtual keyboard.
    Options window.
    +6
    History of translations.

File sharing

Translators

  1. Dropbox icon
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    Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Dropbox screenshot 1
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    +5
    Website Home Page
  2. MEGA icon
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    Cloud-storage service with end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Works offline and supports 2FA.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    MEGA screenshot 1
    MEGA screenshot 1
    MEGA screenshot 2
    +11
    MEGA screenshot 3
  3. Nextcloud icon
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    On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
    +5
    Simple upload even for people who don’t have Nextcloud
  4. Syncthing icon
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    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Terminal
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    Syncthing screenshot 1
  5. Tixati icon
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    Tixati: Fast, Full Ad-free and ethical, lightweight torrent client with DHT/PEX/Magnet support. No ads, no tracking. Features bandwidth control, RSS, IP filtering & encryption. Both Standalone/Portable (no install). Uses minimal RAM/CPU.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Transfer Details (WebUI )
    Bandwidth Tab
    Channels List/Forum of the Channel
    +7
    List of Transfers/Files (Split Layout)

Messangers

  1. WhatsApp icon
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    Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Apple Car Play
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 1
    WhatsApp screenshot 2
    +6
    WhatsApp screenshot 3
  2. Skype icon
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    Free global communication through video, voice, and instant messaging, plus competitive rates for mobile and landline calls. Available on multiple devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    Skype screenshot 1
    Skype screenshot 1
    Skype screenshot 2
    +9
    Skype screenshot 3

Browsers

  1. Vivaldi icon
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    Highly customizable browser with built-in ad and tracker blockers, Chromium compatibility, advanced tab management, cross-device sync, and strong privacy features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
    Vivaldi screenshot 2
    +42
    Vivaldi screenshot 3
  2. Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    • F-Droid
    More protection from the start
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    Firefox Desktop (Dark Theme)
    +8
    Firefox iOS (Light Theme)
  3. Pale Moon icon
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    An open-source web browser forked from Mozilla Firefox. It focuses on security, efficiency, customization, and no data gathering.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Pale Moon screenshot 1
    Pale Moon screenshot 1
    Pale Moon screenshot 2
    +1
    Android Version (Discontinued)

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