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WindowsLinuxMacOSAndroidProgram NameGroupWebsiteCommentsIn Ninite?
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Avast! AntivirusAV and malware scannershttps://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-downloadIf you don't like Windows Defender(comes with Windows 10), this works very well if a bit naggy. Also make sure you dig into the privacy settings since they do sell your infomation, so you may want to shut that stuff off/opt out in the first place. Also includes its own firewall, in case you don't want to install a extra thing or just rely on Windows.
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AviraAV and malware scannershttps://www.avira.com/The other really good free antivirus if you don't like Windows Defender.
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BitDefenderAV and malware scannershttps://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.htmlYet another antivirus, this one is light on resources. The free version is hard to find without using Google though.
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BoCleanAV and malware scannershttps://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/anti-malware.phpReal time spyware removal tool, now owned by Comodo.
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HitMan ProAV and malware scannershttps://www.hitmanpro.com/great for some of the nastiest virus/malware/ransomware. Free version only lets you know that you have nasties but won't remove them, but it's still a really good second opinion scanner
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Lookout Security and AntivirusAV and malware scannershttps://www.lookout.com/download-mobile-securityOften comes with your phone (at least with T-Mobile), is a decent mobile antivirus in the free tier, plus will help you find your phone if you lose it and has a free backup service as well.
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MalwarebytesAV and malware scannershttps://www.malwarebytes.com/Find out if you got spyware or adware and kill it.
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Microsoft Safety ScannerAV and malware scanners
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download
MS's way of killing malware.
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SophosAV and malware scannershttps://home.sophos.com/en-us/download-mac-anti-virus.aspxA good free antivirus for Macs.
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Spybot Search and DestroyAV and malware scannershttps://www.safer-networking.org/products/spybot-free-edition/Kill malware.
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Spyware TerminatorAV and malware scannershttp://www.spywareterminator.com/Default.aspxDespite the name it actually picks up keyloggers and viruses among other garbage.
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SuperAntiSpywareAV and malware scannershttps://www.superantispyware.com/free-edition.htmlAnother good antispyware program.
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7-zipbackup and recoveryhttps://7-zip.org/The one program to (un)zip them all!
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Duplicatibackup and recoveryhttps://www.duplicati.com/Backup tool that can save your files/folders to pretty much any online or local target in encrypted archives
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Peazipbackup and recoveryhttp://www.peazip.org/There may be more programs that read zip files out there, but this one is the easiest to use. Also (un)zips them all!
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Recuvabackup and recoveryhttps://www.ccleaner.com/recuvaYou may not think ya need this but this recovers files you deleted. Useful at times
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Undelete Plusbackup and recoveryhttps://www.undeleteplus.com/Another way to get back files you accidently deleted.
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Veeam Agent for Windows/Linuxbackup and recoveryhttps://www.veeam.com/windows-cloud-server-backup-agent.htmlCan backup your whole computer to a local or network drive. You need to register for download, but it is completely free
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Adopium Javageneral toolshttps://adoptium.net/temurin/releasesSince Oracle changed the licensing terms on the "official" Java packages, here's a link to the fully open source/free packages Adoptium offers.
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Ankigeneral toolshttps://apps.ankiweb.netNeed a flashcard program to study for class? This is your jam. Sorry tho if you use a iphone; that app will cost you some money, so that one is not free, but for computers (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and Android, it's free and open source.
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AnyDeskgeneral toolshttps://anydesk.com/en/downloadsAnother remote client that works very well if you need someone to help you with a tech problem. Be warned; you'll have to do some work to make sure it does not load at startup.
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BitWardengeneral toolshttps://bitwarden.com/Yet another password manager; has more features on the free plan than LastPass now, and is also open source.
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Bluestacksgeneral toolshttps://www.bluestacks.com/A easy to use android emulator that also plays games pretty well, in case you do not want to use your phone or would like this kind of thing for a backup.
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BTHPS3general toolsHere's the link to the PSX2 forums where this was announced..
The first TRUE DS3 bluetooth driver. Can be used wired as well, but is a real pain in the tail to set up. (there is two threads on his forums that explain it, linked from there.)
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Calibregeneral toolshttps://calibre-ebook.com/Manage or convert ebooks (as long as they don’t have any DRM)
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CDburnerXPgeneral toolshttps://cdburnerxp.seCD burning software like Nero
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Chocolateygeneral toolshttps://chocolatey.org/This is basically Ninite on steroids; tho it's more like Linux's program directory and works like it too, either command line or a optional GUI. Be warned; it's a pain in the south end to install.
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Curageneral toolshttps://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-curaPopular slicer program for preparing models for 3D printing
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Daemon Tools Litegeneral toolshttps://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLiteVirtual drive manager; can mount a ISO instead of wasting CDs and DVDs. Also can create some ISOs.`
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Dropboxgeneral toolshttps://www.dropbox.com/I don't think this needs explaining.
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DS4Windowsgeneral toolshttps://github.com/Ryochan7/DS4WindowsThis is better if you use a DS4 over BTHPS3 (that was written for a PS3 controller after all.) Anyway get a DS4 (hopefully not paired with your PS4!) working with Windows. It also works with DSHidMini to get a DS3 working without hassles.
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DSHidMinigeneral toolshttps://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/How-to-Install/The first step in getting a DS3 to "just work." Instructions on the link, and make sure you put it in DS4 Mode (which means one more install. So look for DS4Windows.)
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Easergeneral toolshttps://me.ryey.icu/Easer/en/This is a open source version of Tasker in case If This Than That is driving you nuts. Easiest way to install it is use F-Droid though.
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Game Save Managergeneral toolshttps://www.gamesave-manager.com/Hate losing your game saves that aren't cloud saves on PC when you reformat or something? Then this is your savior. Backs up game saves from a lot of different games to either cloud or a external drive and can restore them.
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HidHidegeneral toolshttps://vigem.org/projects/HidHide/Simple-Setup-Guide/This is for when you got more than one thing for your controller installed (might need it with Nef's latest shenannagains too) so you can hide what controllers you don't want other programs to see.
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If This Then Thatgeneral toolshttps://ifttt.com/Need to automate something on your phone, like shutting the ringer off at church/work, setting up a automated text message with the help of Google Calandar, or turning your ringer back on when you get home? Then this is the tool you need. Has applets that can automate lots of things. Also can be controlled on your pc with a browser. Has unfortunately been getting worse and worse; only two automations available for free. >.<
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Keepassgeneral toolshttps://keepass.info/KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. ** non-windows versions are unofficial but compatible
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LastPassgeneral toolshttps://www.lastpass.com/Another password manager, make sure you install the extensions as well. Watch out for their paid plans: you can't use it on your phone if you're on the free plan anymore. No longer the best since they have been hacked several times.
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MeshMixergeneral toolshttp://www.meshmixer.com/Lets you create, edit and fix 3D mesh models. Useful for fixing bad/broken 3D print models
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MSEdgeRedirectgeneral toolshttps://github.com/rcmaehl/MSEdgeRedirectReplacement for the old Edge Deflector, this does not require a plugin in case you REALLY hate bing. Just install, config and go. Keep in mind this is in beta tho.
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NanaZipgeneral toolshttps://sourceforge.net/projects/nanazip/Free fork of 7-Zip that's designed to feel more integrated with windows 10 and 11. You can also find it on the Windows Store.
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Noxgeneral toolshttps://www.bignox.com/Another android emulator that plays games very well, in case you want to leave your phone alone or use this kind of thing for a backup.
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Open Shellgeneral toolshttps://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-MenuHaving to come over from Windows 7? HATE the Windows 10 Start Menu? This will let you fix that.
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OpenSCADgeneral toolshttp://www.openscad.org/3D CAD program where you build your model via a "programming language". Supports variables to create easily customizable models
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PrusaSlicergeneral toolshttps://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/Another slicer for 3D printing. Contains profiles for not only Prusa printers but many models from other companies as well
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Qbittorrentgeneral toolshttps://www.qbittorrent.org/Need a bittorrent program for some reason? This is the best out there and open source.
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QTTabBar
general toolshttp://qttabbar.wikidot.com/Wish that Windows Explorer had tabs? This'll fix that. Fair warning, can be tricky to uninstall since it doesn't add a entry to Add/Remove Programs; you'll have to save the installer to uninstall.
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SteamEditgeneral toolshttps://steamedit.tg-software.com/This is..a way to rename your games locally, so say if you got the old version of Final Fantasy V and the Pixel Remastered version, you can fix the names so you can tell them apart! Very useful. Be careful though; the controller part can mess up games if you're not careful; stick to names.
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SuperSlicergeneral toolshttps://github.com/supermerill/SuperSlicer/releasesA fork of PrusaSlicer with some additional features
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Synergygeneral toolshttps://symless.com/synergyShare your mouse and keyboard accross multiple computers.
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Teamviewergeneral toolshttps://www.teamviewer.com/Simple remote desktop software that doesn’t lag/chop too much
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The Unarchivergeneral toolshttps://theunarchiver.com/Like WinRAR, but for Macs.
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Tixati
general toolshttps://www.tixati.com/Yet another bittorrent client with no ads or crud that also has a portable version.
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Todoistgeneral toolshttps://todoist.comVery good multiplat to do list program.
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Ubuntugeneral toolshttps://www.ubuntu.com/because everyone should have Linux
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vDOSgeneral toolshttps://www.vdos.info/Got a old DOS program that won't run that somehow hates DosBox? This will let you run it. Be aware, this DOS emulator is not geared to gaming tho, stick to DosBox for games.
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Virtual Boxgeneral toolshttps://www.virtualbox.org/I don't think this needs explaining.
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AdiIRCInternet and Messaginghttps://dev.adiirc.com/Another IRC client that runs without an installation and has support for plugins and skins
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AdiumInternet and Messaginghttps://adium.im/The Trillian of IM clients for MacOS.
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ChattyInternet and Messaginghttp://chatty.github.io/Using Streamlink and don't like having to go to the browser for chatting? This is your jam then. Interface is kind of like IRC.
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ColloquyInternet and Messaginghttp://colloquy.infoA IRC client for MacOS.
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DiscordInternet and Messaginghttps://discordapp.com/Everyone knows what THIS is.
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FerdiumInternet and Messaginghttps://ferdium.org/Ferdi's successor; can be run locally if needed. Get your ims here.
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FilezillaInternet and Messaginghttps://filezilla-project.org/The best free FTP program out there.
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FirefoxInternet and Messaginghttps://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/I don't think this needs explaining.
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FranzInternet and Messaginghttps://meetfranz.com/If you got a lot of messaging services, this will help. Supports Discord as well.
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Google ChromeInternet and Messaginghttps://www.google.com/chrome/People like this web browser too.
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HexchatInternet and Messaginghttps://hexchat.github.io/Need a IRC client and don’t want to pay for mIRC? This might work for you
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KittyInternet and Messaginghttp://kitty.9bis.net/A PuTTY fork with added features and a portable version
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LINEInternet and Messaginghttps://line.me/en/A messaging client that also has some neat features, including stickers that you can buy if you like (but don't have to).
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MS EdgeInternet and Messaginghttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edgeNow with Chromium. Not much to say here.
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MumbleInternet and Messaginghttps://www.mumble.info/Not as used as much anymore since Discord came on the scene, but everyone knows what this is.
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OperaInternet and Messaginghttps://www.opera.com/Yet another web browser.
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Pegasus MailInternet and Messaginghttp://www.pmail.com/Decent mail client, tho if you use free mail services like Yahoo and Hotmail, this might not be for you.
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PidginInternet and Messaginghttp://www.pidgin.im/Like Trillian, again no Discord, but supports both Steam chat and LINE if you use those. (Tho with Steam, one would probably have the client anyway.)
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RamboxInternet and Messaginghttps://rambox.pro/Supports a lot of chat apps as well as a lot of other sites that have to do with productivity. Alternate to Shift.
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SafariInternet and Messaginghttps://www.apple.com/safari/The web browser that few talk about that comes with Macs.
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ShiftInternet and Messaginghttps://tryshift.comSupports a lot of chat apps as well as email and calandar sites. For people that want to have it all.
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SkypeInternet and Messaginghttps://www.skype.com/The last old-skool messanger now standing; can make calls to other Skype users for free.
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TeamspeakInternet and Messaginghttps://www.teamspeak.com/This needs no introduction, tho not used as much anymore since Discord came on the scene.
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ThunderbirdInternet and Messaginghttps://www.thunderbird.netReally good email program.
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TrillianInternet and Messaginghttps://trillian.im/Not as useful as it used to be, but another multi-im client; if you don't use discord, might actually be useful.
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VivaldiInternet and Messaginghttps://vivaldi.com/Very nice lightweight browser based on Opera.
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ZoomInternet and Messaginghttps://zoom.us/This needs no introduction.
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AIMPmultimediahttp://www.aimp.ru/More updated than Winamp and works like it, too. Has a android version in beta as of now.
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Audacitymultimediahttps://www.audacityteam.org/Sound editor for when you need to fool with that; supports a lot of different formats with plugins.
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Blendermultimediahttps://www.blender.org/Open Source CG animation program if you're into that.
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cloudLibrarymultimediahttps://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/This depends if your local library uses this, but if your library supports this (And does NOT support Overdrive) this isn't bad. YRMV, can be used on Kindle Fires as well by sideloading. This is basically one method of checking out ebooks; what program libraries use depends on what the local goverment chooses, so make sure you check your library's website.
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D-Fend Reloadedmultimediahttp://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net/Like playing old DOS games? Or messing with ScummVM? This is just a easy frontend for both DosBox and ScummVM.
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DaVinci Resolvemultimediahttps://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveNeed to actually EDIT videos and can't afford pricy tools? Here's a good free editor to try.
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Flameshotmultimediahttps://flameshot.org/Yet another power tool for taking screenshots, this one is cross platform.
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Foobar2000multimediahttps://www.foobar2000.org/customizable audio player that can play pretty much any format. And if it can’t out of the box, there’s probably a plugin available on the homepage
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freeacmultimediahttps://www.freac.org/For converting audio.
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GOG Galaxymultimediahttps://www.gog.com/galaxyIf you want a Steam for Good Old Games..
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Greenshotmultimediahttps://getgreenshot.org/screenshot creator and editor
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Handbrakemultimediahttps://handbrake.fr/For converting video files.
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Inkscapemultimediahttp://inkscape.org/vector graphics editor
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Irfanviewmultimediahttps://www.irfanview.com/Image viewer with basic editing functions. Supports a lot of formats ootb, many more get added by the plugin pack
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K-Lite Codec Packmultimediahttps://www.codecguide.com/about_kl.htmThe only codec pack left standing that is actually up to date. If you would rather play video in Windows Media Player, this might be for you. Some filters in this needed for Universal Media Server. (Get the Mega version for that.)