Security and Safe software of choice for daily usage

Aleksandr Dikov
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  1. System

  2. Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    VirtualBox Manager
    Create Virtual Machine
    Setting of an OS
    +5
    Instaling Windows 10 as Virtual Machine
  3. Internet

  4. OpenVPN Connect provides flexible VPN solutions to secure your data communications, whether it's for Internet privacy, remote access for employees, securing IoT, or for networking Cloud data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    OpenVPN Connect screenshot 1
    OpenVPN Connect screenshot 2
    OpenVPN Connect screenshot 3
  5. Tor icon
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    Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Tor screenshot 1
    Tor screenshot 1
  6. If a shortened link is detected, Unshorten will expand the link and inform you of the destination.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Unshorten.link screenshot 1
    Unshorten.link screenshot 1
  7. Control your cookies! This extension is inspired by Self-Destructing Cookies icon Self-Destructing Cookies. When a tab closes, any cookies not being used are automatically deleted. Prevent tracking by other cookies and add only the ones you trust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Tor Browser Bundle
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    Toolbar. Version 2.
    Export cookie expressions white list. Version 2.
    Settings. Version 2.
    +4
    Optional notifications. Version 2.
  8. Comodo Firewall is a personal firewall, a genre of security software that secures PCs by policing Internet traffic on an app by app basis. The most prominent feature of a personal firewall is generating popup notifications when an unknown program attempts to access the Internet...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A security popup is one of the most commonly seen user interface components of this app and its main purpose.
    Main window in basic view
    Main window in advanced view
    +7
    Main window in basic view, with the Manage Protection dashboard exposed
  9. uMatrix icon
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    Point & click to forbid/allow any class of requests made by your browser. Use it to block scripts, iframes, ads, facebook, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
    uMatrix screenshot 1
    uMatrix screenshot 1
    uMatrix screenshot 2
    +5
    uMatrix screenshot 3
  10. This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
  11. Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Right Click on an Application
    Setting - General
    +2
    Setting - Rules
  12. Private data

  13. KeePass icon
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    Free and open source password manager storing passwords in a local encrypted database with strong AES or Twofish encryption and master key access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Mono
    Entry Templates Plugin
    Main window
    Login Screen
    +5
    Built-in Password Generator
  14. Keepass2Android is an open source password manager application for Android. It reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Keepass2Android screenshot 1
    Keepass2Android screenshot 2
    Keepass2Android screenshot 3
  15. PassIFox & ChromeIPass bring KeePass integration to Google Chrome and Firefox using KeePassHttp.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
    PassIFox & ChromeIPass screenshot 1
    PassIFox & ChromeIPass screenshot 1
  16. LessPass icon
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    I know, it's strange to see LessPass in a company of KeePass! But it's very useful in combination, if I need to create a password for something critical what I must be able to restore even if I lost every bit of my data forever.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Python
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LessPass screenshot 1
    LessPass screenshot 1
  17. Kee icon
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    Powered by KeePass Password Safe, Kee adds free, secure, and easy password-management features to your browser which save time and keep your private data more secure from keyloggers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Firefox
    Kee screenshot 1
    Kee screenshot 1
    Kee screenshot 2
    +1
    Kee screenshot 3
  18. VeraCrypt icon
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    Secure and encrypt entire partitions or devices, including system drives, with automated, real-time protection and enhanced security measures.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Langage
    VeraCrypt screenshot 1
    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 1.
    +8
    Encrypted volume wizard. Step 3.
  19. File System

  20. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    Syncthing screenshot 1
  21. Creates full, incremental, or differential backups, restores files, partitions, or OS, supports cloning, backup templates, scheduling, encryption, and disaster recovery.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    System Backup
    Files Backup
    Disk/Partition Backup
    +1
    Smart backup
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