Some of the best tools I can find on the web that I frequently use. This list will always be under construction. Feel free to comment with your tips!
Productivity and Utilities
- Ninite - Bulk install multiple applications.
- CCleaner - System optimization and cleaning.
- Chocolatey - Windows package manager.
- Everything - Fast file search.
- AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language.
- Greenshot - Screenshot tool.
- TreeSize - Disk space management.
- IrfanView - Image viewer and editor.
- Recuva - File recovery.
- Speccy - System information.
- Ditto - Clipboard manager.
- F.lux - Screen color adjustment.
- Rainmeter - Desktop customization.
- Stardock Fences - Desktop organization.
- SumatraPDF - PDF reader.
- 7-Zip - File archiver.
- WinRAR - File archiver.
- PeaZip - File archiver.
- KeePass - Password manager.
- Launchy - Application launcher.
- Executor - Application launcher.
- Clover - Windows Explorer tabs.
- Listary - Search utility.
- WizTree - Disk space management.
- Belarc Advisor - System information.
Development
- Visual Studio Code - Code editor.
- Sublime Text - Code editor.
- Atom - Code editor.
- JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA - Java IDE.
- Postman - API development.
- Insomnia - API client.
- Docker - Containerization.
- Git - Version control.
- GitHub Desktop - Git client.
- SourceTree - Git client.
- ngrok - Secure introspectable tunnels.
- Pinggy - Secure tunnels to localhost.
- XAMPP - Local server environment.
- WAMP - Windows server environment.
- Laragon - Lightweight server environment.
- Vagrant - Development environments.
- Anaconda - Data science and machine learning.
- Jupyter - Interactive notebooks.
- Visual Studio - IDE for various languages.
- PyCharm - Python IDE.
- Eclipse - IDE for Java and other languages.
- NetBeans - IDE for Java and other languages.
- PhpStorm - IDE for PHP.
- WebStorm - IDE for JavaScript.
- Brackets - Code editor for web development.
Design and Multimedia
- Photopea - Online image editor.
- GIMP - Image editor.
- Inkscape - Vector graphics editor.
- Blender - 3D modeling and animation.
- Krita - Digital painting.
- Audacity - Audio editing.
- OBS Studio - Screen recording and streaming.
- HandBrake - Video conversion.
- DaVinci Resolve - Video editing.
- Lightworks - Video editing.
- Affinity Photo - Image editor.
- Affinity Designer - Vector graphics editor.
- Sketch - Design tool.
- Figma - Design collaboration.
- Milanote - Visual organization.
- Canva - Online design tool.
- Pixlr - Online photo editor.
- Vectr - Vector graphics editor.
- Gravit Designer - Vector design app.
- CorelDRAW - Vector graphics editor.
- Aseprite - Pixel art tool.
- Procreate - Digital painting (iPad).
- ArtRage - Digital painting.
- ZBrush - 3D sculpting.
- Cinema 4D - 3D modeling and animation.
Communication and Collaboration
- Slack - Team communication.
- Discord - Voice, video, and text chat.
- Zoom - Video conferencing.
- Microsoft Teams - Collaboration and communication.
- Trello - Project management.
- Asana - Project management.
- Notion - All-in-one workspace.
- Miro - Online whiteboard.
- Figma - Design collaboration.
- Milanote - Visual organization.
- Basecamp - Project management.
- Monday.com - Project management.
- ClickUp - Project management.
- Airtable - Project management and database.
- Wrike - Project management.
- Google Meet - Video conferencing.
- GoToMeeting - Video conferencing.
- Skype - Voice, video, and text chat.
- Cisco Webex - Video conferencing.
- TeamViewer - Remote access and support.
- Yammer - Enterprise social network.
- Chanty - Team communication.
- Flock - Team communication.
Web Development
- Bootstrap - Front-end framework.
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework.
- jQuery - JavaScript library.
- React - JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Vue.js - JavaScript framework.
- Angular - JavaScript framework.
- Next.js - React framework.
- Nuxt.js - Vue.js framework.
- Svelte - JavaScript framework.
- Django - Python web framework.
- Flask - Python web framework.
- Ruby on Rails - Ruby web framework.
- Laravel - PHP web framework.
- Symfony - PHP web framework.
- ASP.NET - Web framework for .NET.
- Spring - Java web framework.
- Gatsby - React-based static site generator.
- Hugo - Static site generator.
- Jekyll - Static site generator.
- WordPress - Content management system.
- Drupal - Content management system.
- Magento - E-commerce platform.
- Shopify - E-commerce platform.
- WooCommerce - E-commerce plugin for WordPress.
- Ghost - Publishing platform.
Security and Privacy
- LastPass - Password manager.
- 1Password - Password manager.
- Bitwarden - Password manager.
- NordVPN - VPN service.
- ExpressVPN - VPN service.
- Malwarebytes - Anti-malware.
- Avast - Antivirus.
- Kaspersky - Antivirus.
- VeraCrypt - Disk encryption.
- Privacy Badger - Browser privacy.
- Adblock Plus - Ad blocker.
- uBlock Origin - Ad blocker.
- ProtonMail - Encrypted email.
- Tutanota - Encrypted email.
- Signal - Encrypted messaging.
- Tor Browser - Anonymous browsing.
- DuckDuckGo - Private search engine.
- Brave - Privacy-focused browser.
- GlassWire - Network monitoring.
- ZoneAlarm - Firewall.
- Emsisoft - Anti-malware.
- SuperAntiSpyware - Anti-spyware.
- HitmanPro - Malware removal.
- RogueKiller - Malware removal.
- Spybot - Anti-spyware.
Cloud Storage and Backup
- Google Drive - Cloud storage.
- Dropbox - Cloud storage.
- OneDrive - Cloud storage.
- iCloud - Cloud storage.
- pCloud - Cloud storage.
- Sync.com - Cloud storage.
- Backblaze - Backup service.
- CrashPlan - Backup service.
- Acronis True Image - Backup software.
- Carbonite - Backup service.
- IDrive - Backup service.
- SpiderOak - Cloud storage.
- Zoolz - Cloud backup.
- Livedrive - Cloud backup.
- Degoo - Cloud storage.
- Mega - Cloud storage.
- Tresorit - Cloud storage.
- Box - Cloud storage.
- Amazon Drive - Cloud storage.
- HubiC - Cloud storage.
- Internxt - Cloud storage.
- Jottacloud - Cloud storage.
- ElephantDrive - Cloud backup.
- MSP360 - Backup software.
- Duplicati - Backup software.
Miscellaneous
- Rainmeter - Desktop customization.
- Stardock Fences - Desktop organization.
- ShareX - Screen capture and file sharing.
- LibreOffice - Office suite.
- OpenOffice - Office suite.
- SumatraPDF - PDF reader.
- 7-Zip - File archiver.
- WinRAR - File archiver.
- PeaZip - File archiver.
- KeePass - Password manager.
- Launchy - Application launcher.
- Executor - Application launcher.
- Clover - Windows Explorer tabs.
- Listary - Search utility.
- WizTree - Disk space management.
- Belarc Advisor - System information.
- F.lux - Screen color adjustment.
- Ditto - Clipboard manager.
- RescueTime - Time management.
- Toggl - Time tracking.
- Pomodone - Pomodoro timer.
- Focus@Will - Productivity music.
- Noisli - Background noise generator.
- Cold Turkey - Distraction blocker.
- Freedom - Distraction blocker.
This is just the first draft and will be expanded upon soon! If you have more tools we can add feel free to comment!
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