Ultimate Guide to Digital Tools: From Audio Production, Video Editing, and System Customization to Gaming, Security, and File Management

 Audio

·         FXSound - Boost sound quality, volume, and bass. Has a beautiful modern UI.   

·         JACK Audio - Audio server for routing and mixing sound between programs.   

·         EarTrumpet - Advanced volume control for Windows, offering app-specific audio management. 

·         Ambie - Use white noise, nature sounds, and focus features to boost your productivity.  

Audio Players

·         Foobar2000 - Lightweight and highly customizable audio player with support for many formats.   

·         AIMP - Music player with a clean interface and powerful features. 

·         Audacious - Lightweight audio player for simple music playback.   

·         Karafun - Collection of karaoke songs across multiple genres. Play your own CDG files or use downloads from YouTube. 

·         MusicBee - Feature-rich music player and manager for Windows. 

·         Strawberry Music Player - Music player for organizing and playing your audio collection.   

Audio Recording

·         Audacity - Audio editor for recording and editing sounds.     

·         Ocenaudio - Easy-to-use audio editor for recording and analyzing sounds.   

·         Wavosaur - Simple audio editor for recording, editing, and processing sound. 

DJ Software

·         DJ ProDecks - DJ software for mixing music and adding effects. 

·         Mixxx - DJ software for live mixing and beatmatching with controller support.   

·         Serato DJ Lite - DJ software for beginners to mix music with ease.  

·         Rekordbox - Software that enables a comfortable DJ workflow with AI, cloud, and automation tech.  

·         VirtualDJ - DJ platform for mixing music, beatmatching, and live performance.  

Music Notation

·         ABCjs - Tool for writing and playing ABC music notation.   

·         Denemo - Music notation software for fast score creation with LilyPond.   

·         Frescobaldi - Editor for LilyPond to create music scores quickly.   

·         LilyPond - Music notation program for creating high-quality sheet music.   

·         MuseScore - Software for creating, playing, and sharing sheet music.   

Music Production

·         LMMS - DAW for creating music with virtual instruments and MIDI support.     

·         Ardour - DAW for recording, editing, and mixing audio with professional features.   

·         Cakewalk - Full-featured DAW for music recording and editing by BandLab. 

·         Furnace - Multi-system chiptune tracker.    

·         MilkyTracker - Cross platform XM tracker.    

·         OpenMPT - Modren tracker software that can open multiple tracker formats. 

·         Qtractor - Multi-track DAW for Linux for audio and MIDI recording. 

·         Stargate DAW - Innovation-first DAW, instrument and effect plugins.    

·         Tracktion T7 - DAW for music production with advanced editing features.   

·         Zrythm - DAW for music production with an easy-to-use interface.   

Browsers

·         Tor Browser - Privacy browser routing traffic over the Tor network.    

·         Arc - Vertical tab browser for modern productivity.  

·         Brave - Privacy-focused and fast browser.   

·         Chrome - Fast browser with integrated Google services.   

·         Chromium - Browser project behind Chrome.    

·         ungoogled-chromium - Privacy-focused Chromium with Google services removed.    

·         Firefox - Browser with privacy and customization.    

·         LibreWolf - Privacy-focused Firefox fork with enhanced security.   

·         Microsoft Edge - Chromium-based browser with extra enhancements.   

·         Min - Fast, minimal browser prioritizing privacy.   

·         Opera - Browser with built-in ad-blocking, VPN, and speed.   

·         Pale Moon - Goanna-based browser.    

·         Orion - Lightweight WebKit browser with Chrome/Firefox extension support.  

·         qutebrowser - Keyboard-driven, vim-like browser in Python and Qt.   

·         Safari - Native Mac browser with Apple device integration. 

·         Station - Browser centralizing web apps in one workspace.   

·         Mullvad Browser - Privacy browser with Tor, anti-fingerprinting, and Mullvad VPN.   

·         Vivaldi - Customizable browser putting you in control.   

·         Yandex - Fast, secure browser by Yandex with privacy features.   

·         Zen Browser - Beautifully designed, privacy-focused browser with custom mods.   

Communication

Messaging

·         Discord - Communication platform for text, voice, and video, popular with gamers.    

·         Telegram - Cloud-based messaging app known for speed, security, and group chats.   

·         WhatsApp - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and multimedia sharing.  

·         Signal - Secure, private messaging app with end-to-end encryption.   

·         Slack - Collaboration hub for teams with messaging, file sharing, and integrations.   

·         Viber - Free messaging app with text, voice, video calls, and file sharing.   

·         Microsoft Teams - Team communication platform with chat, file sharing, and video conferencing.   

·         Skype - Messaging and video call service supporting text, voice, and video.   

Email Clients

·         BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.   

·         CanaryMail - Secure email app with PGP support and AI assistance.  

·         Edison Mail - Customizable, intuitive email client with smart features.   

·         ElectronMail - Electron-based desktop client for ProtonMail.    

·         eM Client - Modern client to boost your productivity. 

·         Foxmail - Fast, user-friendly email client.  

·         Mailbird - IMAP/POP3 client with customization options. 

·         Mailspring - Beautiful, fast email client.    

·         Nylas Mail - Extensible desktop email app based on web technologies.   

·         Postbox - Advanced email management with productivity focus.  

·         Polymail - Simple, powerful email client with modern features.   

·         Wino Mail - Fluent design email client with Mica effect. 

·         Spark - Fast email client with team collaboration features.  

·         Skiff Mail - Encrypted, decentralized email service.   

·         ThunderBird - Email client for easier management.    

·         Tutanota - Encrypted service focused on privacy.   

Compression and Archiving

·         7-Zip - Archive manager supporting 7z, ZIP, and other formats.   

·         Bandizip - Fast, lightweight archive manager with extensive format support. 

·         Keka - Archive manager supporting ZIP, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, and RAR. 

·         muCommander - Lightweight dual-pane file manager with archive support. 

·         NanaZip - 7-Zip derivative optimized for Windows 10/11 with added functionality. 

·         PDF Archiver - Tool for tagging and organizing PDFs.  

·         PeaZip - Archive manager supporting 180+ formats with encryption and compression.   

·         The Unarchiver - Simple tool for extracting ZIP, RAR, ISO, and other formats. 

·         Unarchive One - Multi-format decompression tool with QuickLook integration. 

Customize

System Customization

·         Winaero - All-in-one app for tuning Windows settings. 

·         Windhawk - Customization marketplace for Windows and programs.  

·         HideVolumeOSD - Hides the Windows volume bar.  

·         ExplorerPatcher - Restores and enhances the classic taskbar and system elements.  

·         Flow Launcher - Quick file search and app launcher like Spotlight. 

·         ModernFlyouts - Replaces default flyouts with customizable modern ones.  

·         Hidden Bar - Simple app to organize and declutter your menu bar.  

·         MacPilot - Unlock hidden settings and system tweaks. 

·         noMeiryoUI - Tools to freely change system fonts.  

·         TaskbarX - Personalize the taskbar with center alignment, transparency, and animations. 

·         TinkerTool - Utility for enabling hidden system preferences. 

·         Sizer - Resize any window to a predefined size. 

·         Sophia Script for Windows - The most powerful PowerShell module for fine-tuning Windows showing how Windows can be configured without making any harm to it. 

·         RetroBar - Classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista taskbar for modern versions of Windows. 

Wallpaper Tools

·         Lively Wallpaper - Tool to set animated and interactive wallpapers.   

·         Rainmeter - Desktop customization tool offering widgets, skins, and live stats.   

·         Komorebi - Animated wallpaper manager.  

·         Plash - App to set websites as wallpapers.  

·         ScreenPlay - Wallpaper and widget engine.   

·         Variety - Wallpaper changer with features for downloading and managing wallpapers.  

·         WinDynamicDesktop - Port of macOS Mojave Dynamic Desktop feature to Windows.  

Data Management

Copy and Move

·         FastCopy - Copy and move files in batch. 

·         TeraCopy - Copy and move multiple files.  

Sync and Clone

·         FreeFileSync - Tool for comparing and syncing files or folders.     

·         rclone - Command-line tool for managing and syncing files with cloud storage.   

·         Syncthing - Continuous file synchronization for multiple computers.    

Developer Tools

·         livewinsize - Visualize window size in pixels and other units.   

·         Diffinity - Diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy-to-read source code diffs. 

·         Meld - Tool for visual file, directory, and version control comparison.    

·         TkForge - Drag & drop in Figma to create a Python GUI with ease.     

·         WinMerge - Windows visual diff and merge for files and directories.  

·         x64dbg - Debugger for Windows.  

API Development

·         Insomnia - Simple API client for REST and GraphQL development.     

·         Postman - API development platform with advanced testing and collaboration tools.    

·         Apidog - All-in-one workspace for API design, testing, and documentation. 

·         Bruno - Offline API client that is fast, Git-friendly, and open source.   

·         Cocoa Rest Client - Native app for testing REST APIs. 

·         Hoppscotch - Lightweight API development tool for designing, testing, and debugging.   

·         HTTPie - Command-line and GUI tool to simplify working with APIs.  

·         HTTP Toolkit - Tool for debugging and mocking HTTP requests. 

·         Katalon Studio - Testing automation for APIs, web, and mobile apps. 

·         Mockoon - Desktop tool for creating and testing mock REST APIs.   

·         SoapUI Open Source - For testing REST and SOAP APIs with scripting support.    

·         Paw - Advanced HTTP client. 

Database

·         DBeaver - Universal database tool for SQL databases like MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Apache Family, and more.    

·         Beekeeper Studio - Modern, lightweight SQL client supporting MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, etc.   

Network Analysis

·         Wireshark - Leading tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic.    

·         Burp Suite Community Edition - Class-leading vulnerability scanning and web app security.   

·         Charles - Debugging proxy to view HTTP and HTTPS traffic.  

·         James - Proxy for intercepting HTTP/HTTPS requests.   

·         mitmproxy - Interactive HTTP proxy for debugging and penetration testing.    

·         Proxie - HTTP debugging proxy for tracking requests. 

·         Proxyman - Modern HTTP proxy with an intuitive UI. 

·         Sniffnet - Tool for monitoring and analyzing network traffic.   

Game Engines

·         Godot - Game engine for 2D and 3D games with an easy-to-learn scripting language.     

·         Unreal Engine - Powerful, fully-featured game engine for high-quality 3D games.    

·         Amazon Lumberyard - Free, cross-platform 3D game engine integrated with AWS and Twitch for multiplayer games.  

·         AppGameKit - Flexible game engine for 2D and 3D games with simple scripting.   

·         Cocos2d - Game engine for mobile and web games, focused on 2D games.    

·         Defold - Cross-platform 2D game engine with easy-to-use tools.   

·         CryEngine - Advanced game engine with cutting-edge graphics and tools for creating visually stunning games. 

·         Flixel - 2D engine built with Haxe, suitable for platformers and action games.    

·         GDevelop - No-code engine for creating 2D games with a visual event system.   

·         Gosu - Simple 2D game development library for Ruby or C++.   

·         LÖVE - Simple, easy-to-learn 2D game engine for Lua.    

·         LÖVR - Simple 3D game engine for Lua, inspired by LÖVE.    

·         Monogame - Framework for cross-platform game development with C#.    

·         OpenRA - Game engine for real-time strategy games, supporting mods for classic titles.    

·         PICO-8 - Fantasy console for making retro-style small games.   

·         Ren’Py - Popular engine for creating visual novels with a simple scripting language.    

·         Pixel Game Maker MV - Game creation engine for 2D pixel games with no coding required. 

·         Roblox Studio - Engine for making games on Roblox.  

·         Scirra Construct - Powerful game engine with drag-and-drop and visual scripting for 2D games.   

·         Tiled - Level editor for creating tile-based game maps, used with other engines.    

·         Unity - Popular game engine for creating both 2D and 3D games, with an intuitive interface and wide asset store.   

Virtualization

·         Docker - Containerization platform for operating-system-level virtualization.     

·         VirtualBox - Virtualization software for creating and managing virtual machines.    

·         Lima - Tool for launching Linux VMs with file sharing and port forwarding.  

·         Multipass - Quickly launch and manage Ubuntu virtual machines on demand.   

·         OrbStack - Lightweight and fast virtualization for running Docker containers and Linux machines. 

·         Podman Desktop - Desktop alternative to Docker for managing containers.   

·         QEMU - Emulator and virtualizer for hardware and system virtualization.    

·         Rancher Desktop - App for managing containers and Kubernetes on desktop.    

·         UTM - GUI for QEMU to run various VMs including ARM64 and x64. 

·         Vagrant - Tool for managing reproducible development environments using virtual machines.    

·         VMWare Workstation - Virtualization software with advanced features.   

·         eryph-zero - Tool for building VMs as if they were running in the cloud, but locally on Windows.  

Documents

·         CDisplayEx - Lightweight comic book reader (.cbr, .cbz, .pdf, manga). 

Office Suites

·         LibreOffice - Popular and easy to use office suite.     

·         Apache OpenOffice - Suite for documents, spreadsheets, etc.    

·         Calligra Suite - Office suite with word processing and vector graphics.   

·         Collabora Online - Cloud-based LibreOffice for collaboration.   

·         Etherpad - Real-time collaborative text editor.   

·         FreeOffice - Suite with compatibility for MS Office formats.   

·         Google Workspace - Cloud-based suite for document collaboration.   

·         OnlyOffice - Office suite with collaboration features.    

·         WPS Office - Lightweight office suite compatible with MS file formats.   

E-book

·         Calibre - Powerful e-book manager.    

·         iChm - CHM reader.  

·         Kindle App - Official Kindle reader app.  

·         Klib - Manage Kindle and iBooks highlights. 

·         Koodo Reader - EBook reader supporting 15+ formats.   

·         Naps2 - Scan documents to PDF and more, as simply as possible.    

·         Readest - Cross-platform eBook reader with tools.    

·         Scribus - Layout and publishing software.    

·         Sigil - EPUB editor.    

·         Simple Comic - Reader for PDF, CBZ, and CBR formats. 

PDF Tools

·         Sumatra PDF - Fast, lightweight PDF reader.  

·         Foxit PDF Reader - PDF viewer with annotations. 

·         MuPDF - Powerful PDF viewer.   

·         Okular - Universal document viewer by KDE.   

·         PDF Arranger - PDF editor for splitting, merging.   

·         PDF24 - Easy PDF tools. 

·         qpdfview - Tabbed document viewer. 

·         Skim - PDF viewer for annotation. 

·         Xournal++ - Handwriting and annotation tool for PDFs.   

Note Taking

·         Inkless - Minimal, shortcut based app to take notes and use for light coding.   

·         Obsidian - Knowledge base app with powerful linking and markdown support.    

·         Craft Docs - Beautiful and powerful tool for creating and organizing documents and notes.  

·         Joplin - Capture your thoughts and securely access them from any device.    

·         Logseq - Privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration.    

·         Notion - All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and collaboration.   

·         Plain Text Editor - Simple, distraction-free text editor for quick note-taking. 

·         Tot - Simple, elegant app for collecting and editing text snippets. 

·         RemNote - Knowledge management app with note-taking and spaced repetition features.   

·         Simplenote - Minimalist note-taking app that syncs across devices.   

·         fylepad - Lightweight notepad with powerful rich-text editing.    

Text Editors

·         Visual Studio Code - Code editor with debugging, integrated Git support, and a vast extension marketplace.     

·         Atom - Highly customizable editor with Git integration, real-time collaboration, and extensive plugins.    

·         Aurora Editor - Fast, lightweight editor with modern design and syntax highlighting. 

·         Bluefish - Web developer editor supporting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with built-in preview.   

·         Brackets - Web-focused editor with live preview, CSS preprocessor support, and inline editing for HTML.    

·         CodeEdit - Native macOS editor with live preview, Git integration, and Markdown support.  

·         CotEditor - Text editor with syntax highlighting, snippets, and regular expression search. 

·         Emacs - Customizable editor with robust scripting, project management, and multi-language support.    

·         Fastedit - Minimal text editor with a frost glass background and basic text editing tools.  

·         FluentEdit - Simple code editor with a Fluent design, featuring split view and customizable themes. 

·         Geany - Lightweight editor with built-in terminal, project management, and syntax highlighting for many languages.   

·         Notepad++ - Editor with customizable syntax highlighting, multi-line editing, and plugin support.  

·         Haystack Editor - Visual editor with a canvas UI to help navigate and understand code structure.    

·         Helix - Modal text editor with powerful text manipulation, multiple cursors, and a modern UI.   

·         Lapce - Fast, extensible editor with built-in support for multiple languages and advanced editing features.   

·         LightTable - Code editor offering real-time feedback and live execution of code in an interactive environment.   

·         micro - Simple, modern terminal-based editor with support for mouse interaction and plugin extensions.   

·         Neovim - Advanced terminal editor with improved extensibility, plugins, and modern features.    

·         Notepad 3 - Fast and light-weight Scintilla-based text editor with syntax highlighting.  

·         Nova - Editor with an intuitive interface, fast navigation, and built-in Git support. 

·         Sublime Text - Fast text editor with powerful search, multi-caret editing, and a strong plugin ecosystem.   

·         SubEthaEdit - Collaborative text editor enabling real-time editing with multiple users. 

·         TextMate - Editor with project management, language bundles, and customizable macros. 

·         Vim - Efficient command-line editor with powerful keyboard shortcuts and multi-file editing.    

·         Vimr - Editor offering a refined Vim experience with enhanced UI and modern features.  

·         Zed - High-performance, collaborative editor designed for speed, real-time collaboration, and custom workflows.   

Download Managers

·         AB Download Manager - Easily download files from anywhere.    

·         Free Download Manager - Modern download accelerator.    

·         Aria2 - Lightweight, command-line download utility supporting multiple protocols.    

·         Download Master - Download manager by WestByte. 

·         JDownloader - Popular download manager.    

·         Motrix - Simple and clean download manager with cross-platform support.    

·         Persepolis Download Manager - GUI for Aria2, providing an intuitive interface.    

·         Xtreme Download Manager (XDM) - Powerful tool to increase download speed.    

Games

·         Steam - Platform for buying and playing PC games.    

·         Amazon Games - Platform for Prime Gaming titles. 

·         Battle.net - Platform for Blizzard games.  

·         Bethesda Launcher - Launcher for Fallout and Elder Scrolls. 

·         EA App - EA Origin alternative. 

·         Epic Games Store - Platform for exclusive and free games.  

·         GOG Galaxy - DRM-free games and library management.  

·         Heroic Games Launcher - Launcher for Epic, GOG.   

·         Humble App - Launcher for Humble Bundle games. 

·         Itch.io - Marketplace for indie games.   

·         Lutris - Open-source game manager for Linux.  

·         Origin - EA game launcher.  

·         Riot Client - Launcher for League of Legends and more.  

·         Rockstar Games Launcher - Launcher for Rockstar games. 

·         Playnite - Unified game library manager. 

·         ProtonUp-Qt - Tool for managing Proton/Wine compatibility.  

·         Porting Kit - Install Windows games on Mac. 

·         Ubisoft Connect - Game launcher for Ubisoft titles.  

Cloud Gaming

·         Antstream Arcade - Free tier with retro games playable via the cloud.   

·         Boosteroid - Free plan available for limited game streaming.   

·         NVIDIA GeForce NOW - Free tier for streaming supported games from the cloud.   

·         Xbox Cloud Gaming - Free trial with limited titles via the cloud.  

Mobile Emulators

·         BlueStacks - Android emulator for playing mobile games on PC.   

·         Andy - Android emulator to run mobile games and apps on PC.  

·         Genymotion - Android emulator with advanced features for developers and gamers.  

·         LDPlayer - Lightweight Android emulator for gaming on PC. 

·         KoPlayer - Android emulator optimized for gaming and streaming. 

·         MEmu Play - Powerful Android emulator with excellent gaming support. 

·         NoxPlayer - Android emulator optimized for mobile gaming on desktop.  

·         Waydroid - Container-based approach to boot a full Android system. 

Other Emulators

·         RetroArch - Open-source, cross-platform emulator that allows to play games from a wide variety of retro gaming consoles and platforms.     

·         PPSSPP - PSP emulator for any OS.   

·         Dolphin - GameCube and Wii emulator.   

·         PCSX2 - PlayStation 2 emulator with compatibility for most games.   

·         RPCS3 - PlayStation 3 emulator that runs a lot of games.   

·         Cemu - Wii U emulator that supports 4K resolution. 

·         MAME - Arcade machine emulator with a massive library of supported games.   

·         DOSBox - DOS emulator designed for running old DOS games and applications.   

·         DuckStation - PlayStation 1 emulator with focus on speed, accuracy, and modern enhancements.    

·         ScummVM - Emulator focused on classic point-and-click adventure games.   

·         Citra - Nintendo 3DS emulator with great compatibility and performance.   

·         OpenEmu - Multi-system emulator with a clean interface and support for a variety of retro systems. 

·         xemu - Original Xbox emulator for playing classic Xbox games on modern systems.   

·         higan - Multi-system emulator with high accuracy, supporting consoles like SNES and GBA.   

·         PCSX-Redux - PlayStation 1 emulator aimed at advanced debugging and better game compatibility.   

·         Mednafen - Multi-system emulator with a focus on precision and compatibility.  

·         MelonDS - Nintendo DS emulator with accurate performance and Wi-Fi support.   

·         BSNES - SNES emulator with cycle-accurate emulation for high compatibility.   

Graphics Tools

·         GIMP - Versatile image editor for tasks like photo manipulation and graphic design.     

·         Inkscape - Vector graphics editor used for creating logos, illustrations, and more.     

·         Krita - Digital painting software designed for illustrators and concept artists.     

·         Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization for secure image storage.   

·         pngquant - Command-line tool for compressing PNG images without losing quality.   

·         Alchemy - Experimental drawing application focused on conceptual art creation.   

·         Amadine - Intuitive vector drawing app aimed at graphic designers. 

·         Colorpicker - Color manipulation tool for picking and modifying colors.    

·         Draw.io - Desktop app for creating diagrams and flowcharts.    

·         Figma - Collaborative interface design tool for building UI/UX projects.   

·         FontForge - Font editor for creating and modifying font files.    

·         inklet - Use your Mac’s trackpad as a drawing board for creative work. 

·         Lunacy - Design tool offering collaboration features and built-in assets.   

·         macSVG - Design HTML5 SVG art and animations with this easy-to-use tool. 

·         MagicaVoxel - Lightweight voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer for 3D models.   

·         Monodraw - ASCII art editor for creating and editing text-based drawings. 

·         Paintbrush - Bitmap image editor with basic drawing tools and pixel-level manipulation. 

·         Paint.NET - Simple yet powerful image editor for quick edits and designs. 

·         PhotoFiltre - Complete image retouching program. 

·         Pencil2D - Simple and intuitive tool for creating 2D hand-drawn animations.   

·         Pixen - Native pixel art and animation editor designed. 

3D Modeling and Animation

·         Blender - 3D creation tool supporting modeling, animation, rendering, video editing, and more.     

·         FreeCAD - Parametric 3D CAD modeler for designing real-life objects of any size.   

·         MakeHuman - 3D human modeler for creating realistic character models.    

·         OpenSCAD - Script-based 3D CAD modeler for creating precise solid geometry.   

·         Wings 3D - 3D modeling software focusing on subdivision modeling.    

Security

Antivirus

·         Avast - Antivirus to help detect and isolate potential cyberthreats.   

·         AVG Antivirus - Free antivirus software to protect against viruses, malware, and spyware.  

·         Bitdefender - Lightweight and powerful antivirus for essential protection.  

·         ClamAV - Antivirus engine for detecting malware, viruses, and other threats.    

·         Malwarebytes - Malware removal tool offering real-time protection and cleanup.  

Password Managers

·         Bitwarden - Password manager for securely storing, managing, and sharing sensitive online data.   

·         KeePass - Lightweight password manager for secure storage of passwords in encrypted databases.    

·         KeePassXC - Modern community fork of KeePass with cross-platform support and enhanced features.   

·         LastPass - Cloud-based password manager with secure password sharing and autofill features.   

·         NordPass - Secure password manager with autofill and password health insights.   

·         Passbolt - Team-oriented password manager for sharing and storing passwords securely.    

·         RoboForm - Password manager and form filler with multi-platform synchronization.   

Image Viewers

·         ImageGlass - Lightweight, versatile image viewer.   

·         FlowVision - Waterfall-style image viewer.  

·         Irfanview - Simple image viewer with some editing abilities. 

·         JPEGView - Lean, fast and highly configurable viewer/editor for JPEG, BMP, PNG, WEBP, TGA, GIF and TIFF images. 

·         qView - Visually minimal and space efficient.   

·         XnView - Image resizer, batch image converter.   

Remote Access

·         AnyDesk - Remote access solution for multiple devices, providing fast and secure connections.   

·         Moonlight - GameStream client for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Link.    

·         Parsec - High-performance remote desktop solution with 4k streaming at 60fps and low latency.   

·         RoyalTSX - Remote access tool for IT professionals, supporting multiple protocols. 

·         RustDesk - Remote desktop software with a focus on simplicity and security.    

·         Steam Link - Play your Steam games across devices using the Steam Link app.   

·         Sunshine - Self-hosted game streaming server for use with Moonlight.    

·         TeamViewer - Popular remote control software for desktop sharing and file transfer.   

·         Windows Remote Desktop - Connect to remote PCs, virtual apps, and desktops with ease. 

·         wmWebStack - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access. 

·         Remmina - Remote access screen and file sharing to your desktop. 

Video

·         FreeTube - Private YouTube client with no ads.   

Video Editors

·         DaVinci Resolve - Professional video editor with advanced color correction and effects.    

·         Capcut Desktop - Simple video editor with many builtin effects.  

·         Shotcut - Video editor with a wide range of features.    

·         OpenShot - Easy-to-use video editor with support for multiple video tracks.    

·         Kdenlive - Video editor with multi-track editing and a powerful interface.    

·         Lightworks - Professional video editor with advanced features for filmmaking.   

·         HitFilm Express - Feature-packed video editor with visual effects and compositing tools.  

·         VSDC Free Video Editor - Non-linear video editor with a rich set of editing tools. 

·         Olive Video Editor - Non-linear video editor with powerful features and an intuitive interface.    

·         Avidemux - Video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks.   

Video Players

·         PotPlayer - Feature-rich video player with advanced playback options.  

·         Bomi Player - Advanced media player that supports a variety of video formats. 

·         Clementine Player - Music and video player with a user-friendly interface.   

·         GOM Player - Popular media player with support for most video formats and customizable features.  

·         IINA - Media player that claims to perform better than VLC.  

·         KMPlayer - Media player supporting various video formats and streaming protocols.  

·         Kodi - Media center that allows you to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files.    

·         MPV - Cross-platform media player with a simple interface.    

·         MPC-HC - Lightweight video player with support for all common formats.  

·         RealPlayer - Versatile media player for playing videos and streaming.  

·         Stremio - Provides a secure, modern and seamless entertainment experience.   

·         ScreenBox - Basically VLC but with a modern UI. 

·         ScreenToGif - Screen recording software that allows you to capture GIFs and videos with customizable export options. 

·         SMPlayer - Media player with the ability to remember playback settings and support for various video formats.   

·         Videotape - Simple and minimalist video player for quick playback of local video files. 

·         VLC Media Player - Media player supporting almost all video formats.    

Video Streaming and Recording

·         OBS Studio - Software for live streaming and recording video.     

·         Jitsi Meet - Video conferencing and live streaming with ease.    

·         Livestreamer - Command-line tool to stream video from multiple platforms.    

·         Kaltura - Platform for managing and streaming video content.    

·         Nginx RTMP - RTMP streaming server built with NGINX.  

·         Streamlabs Desktop - Streaming software with customizable alerts and overlays.   

·         XSplit Broadcaster - Streaming and recording with advanced features and effects. 

·         Zoom - Video meetings with streaming, recording, and screen sharing.   

Video Converters and Compressors

·         FFmpeg - Powerful tool for format conversion and multimedia editing.     

·         Any Video Converter - Supports batch conversion and output to various formats.  

·         FastFlix - GUI for fast encoding with H.264, HEVC, and AV1 support.  

·         Format Factory - Converts video, audio, and images with customizable settings. 

·         HandBrake - Video transcoder with preset profiles for device compatibility.    

·         Shutter Encoder - Supports video, audio, and image conversion with extra processing tools.  

·         XMedia Recode - Multi-format converter with advanced video editing features. 

·         VidCoder - User-friendly HandBrake-based transcoder with batch processing.   

VPN and Proxy Tools

·         Algo - Simple IPSEC VPN setup for secure cloud connections.    

·         Cloudflare WARP - VPN and DNS service enhancing privacy and security.   

·         FlClash - Multi-platform proxy client based on ClashMeta.    

·         Hiddify - Multi-platform proxy toolchain.    

·         rvc-mac - Secure VPN client from Ribose.  

·         Lantern - Internet freedom tool to bypass restrictions.   

·         OpenVPN - VPN solution for secure internet connections with customizable settings.  

·         Proxifier - Windows proxy client that routes applications via a proxy server. 

·         Psiphon - VPN and proxy tool for bypassing censorship.  

·         SoftEther VPN - Multi-protocol VPN software for secure connections.  

·         Sing-box - Universal proxy platform supporting multiple protocols.    

·         ShadowsocksX-NG - Modern Shadowsocks client for enhanced security.  

·         SpechtLite - Minimal proxy tool using rule-based configuration.  

·         Specht - Rule-based proxy with Network Extension support.  

·         Twingate - Zero trust access for secure private network connections.   

·         Tunnelblick - Easy-to-use OpenVPN client with a macOS-friendly interface.  

·         v2rayN - Open source GUI for Xray and Sing-box.    

·         WireGuard - Fast, secure VPN protocol designed for simplicity.   

Utility

·         AutoHotkey - Scripting language for task automation and custom hotkeys.  

·         PowerToys - Utilities for file renaming, resizing, and productivity tools.  

·         yt-dlp - Command-line tool for downloading audio and video.     

·         Advanced IP Scanner - Network scanner for detecting and analyzing devices on LAN. 

·         Fan Control - Software for managing and controlling system fans. 

·         Keylock - Lock your keyboard with a click.  

·         Legacy Update - Installs updates to fix Windows Update access on unsupported versions. 

·         Locale Emulator - Simulate different system regions and languages.  

·         LocalSend - Share files instantly to nearby devices.   

·         Nirsoft - Collection of small utilities for various tasks. 

·         PuTTY - SSH and Telnet client for remote connections. 

·         SpeedCrunch - Fast, high-precision scientific calculator with keyboard shortcuts.   

·         Twinkle Tray - Simple tool to manage brightness across multiple monitors. 

·         Rocket - Type and insert emojis anywhere using a colon (:). 

·         Winpower - Advanced power settings and management for Windows.  

·         Windterm - SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.    

Clipboard Management

·         ClipAngel - Clipboard manager supporting rich text and images. 

·         Clipboard Fusion - Clipboard manager with data transformation features.  

·         Clipy - Simple clipboard manager.  

·         CopyQ - Clipboard manager with editing and scripting features.    

·         Diodon - Simple and minimal clipboard manager.  

·         Ditto - Advanced clipboard manager with extended functionality for Windows. 

·         EcoPaste - Cross-platform modern clipboard management tool.    

·         Maccy - Minimal clipboard manager.  

·         Parcellite - Basic clipboard manager. 

·         Qopy - Minimalist clipboard manager with unique features.    

Metadata

·         ExifTool - Command-line tool for editing metadata in various file types.    

·         Metadata++ - View, edit, and remove metadata from files and photos. 

·         MP3Tag - Edit and manage metadata for audio files. 

·         PhotoME - View and edit EXIF metadata for photos. 

Window Management

·         FancyZones - Snap and arrange windows in multi-monitor setups.   

·         Rectangle - Efficient window manager with keyboard shortcut support.  

·         AltSnap - Snap windows to positions using keyboard shortcuts.  

·         AquaSnap - Window snapping, docking, and stretching features. 

·         GlazeWM - Tiling window manager inspired by i3.  

·         i3 - Keyboard-driven tiling window manager. 

·         KDE Mover-Sizer - Move and resize windows like in Linux. 

·         KWin - Tiling window manager with advanced features. 

·         Magnet - Snap windows into organized tiles. 

·         OnTopReplica - Display part of a window on top of others.  

·         Sway - Wayland-based tiling window manager, i3-like.  

·         XMonad - Customizable tiling window manager. 

File Management

·         Everything - Fast file search tool indexing the entire file system.  

·         Double Commander - Dual-pane manager with built-in editor and advanced search.   

·         Far Manager - File and archive manager with advanced functionality. 

·         Files - Modern file manager for easy file organization.  

·         Free Commander - Alternative file manager with added features. 

·         FileZilla - Reliable FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for remote management.   

·         Listary - Free file search tool & app launcher. 

·         Q-Dir - Multi-pane file manager with up to four directory views. 

·         WinSCP - Easy-to-use SFTP, FTP, and WebDAV client.  

·         Xftp 7 - Flexible SFTP/FTP client for efficient file transfers. 

Application Management

·         Bulk Crap Uninstaller - Powerful tool for uninstalling multiple applications and cleaning leftovers.   

·         Revo Uninstaller - Advanced uninstaller to remove programs and residual files with free tier. 

Screenshot

·         ShareX - Powerful screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced editing options.   

·         Capter - Super simple screenshot tool.   

·         Flameshot - Customizable screenshot tool with an easy-to-use interface and built-in editor.   

·         Greenshot - Screenshot tool for Windows that allows capturing, annotating, and editing screenshots.  

·         Lightshot - Fast and intuitive screenshot tool that allows capturing and editing images instantly.  

·         Monosnap - Simple screenshot tool that includes cloud integration for easy sharing.  

·         Pixpin - Elegant screen capture with an integrated editor. 

·         Shutter - Feature-rich screenshot tool for Linux with an integrated editor for quick annotations. 

·         Snipaste - Free, Customizable, Portable snipping tool.

Space Visualizer

·         WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer that scans drives and shows file size distribution.  

·         DiskSavvy - Disk space analyzer with various reporting and filtering options. 

·         Filelight - Visualizer with a circular sunburst chart.   

·         JDiskReport - Tool for visualizing disk usage with a variety of charts and graphs.  

·         SpaceSniffer - Identify large files and folders with an intuitive tree map. 

·         TreeSize Free - Visualizes disk space usage in a tree-like structure for easy file management.