Software Recommendations
Some neat programs for your enjoyment. All are free. I use all of these on a regular or semi-regular basis and think they are awesome enough to be featured here.
Programs for Windows
- FreeCam: screen recorder
- Krita: free drawing/painting software
- MPC-BE: great video player with support multiple audio tracks, subtitles, etc.
- Notion: amazing note-taking tool, i use it for uni
- Plex / Plex Media Server: stream video files stored on your pc from any other device (including TV!)
- ScreenToGif: record your screen and easily turn it into a gif, has basic gif editing features
- TeamViewer: remotely control your own or a friend's pc
- Voicemeter: audio mixer, makes it possible to connext 2 bluetooth earbuds/headphones to one device at the same time
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VSCode: the best editor for coding
- Check my coding setup page for a list of extensions I recommend
regarding files:
- Bulk Rename Utility: quickly change multiple file/folder names at once
- Calibre: e-book manager
- FreeFileSync: great tool for backups (it automatically detects differences between two folders and only updates what is necessary)
- HandBrake: convert video files (file type, quality, etc)
- TreeSize Free: quickly see which folders/files on your pc take up the most space
Firefox Add-ons
Some/Most of these are probably also available for other Browsers.
- FireShot: take a screenshot of a full webpage (it scrolls for you)
- G-Translate on Right Click: adds a 'translate with google translate' option to the right-click menu
- Greasemonkey: makes it possible to use userscripts such as:
- Stylus: makes it possible to use userstyles. (Note: there is a similar extension called Stylish that you should not use because of privacy concerns!)
- Tabby Cat: a cute cat for your 'new tab' screen
- YouTube Video and Audio Downloader: what is says on the tin, and it actually works
Android Apps
Some/Most of these are probably also available for iOS.
- AutoDesk Sketchbook: best drawing app
- Brave Browser: great, secure browser; good for streaming sites
- Bring: shopping list app with great features such as autmatic icons, reordering of categories, and syncing with others
- PureWriter: my favorite writing app
- Remini: make low-quality pictures higher-quality
- Smart AudioBook Player: the best player for audiobooks you have stored as files, has many features
- Via Browser: great minimalistic browser
- Zedge: great app to find custom ringtones and notification sounds (e.g. from movies, games, etc)
For those of you who want to become less addicted to your phone:
- AppUp: tells you how time you've spent using certain apps
- StayFree: the best app to set yourself time limits for scrolling, focus mode, and more
- NoScroll: blocks all tiktoks, youtube shorts, and instagram reels
Online Tools
For cool online tools I recommend, check out my Bookmarks page.