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1 | Windows | Linux | MacOS | Android | Program Name | Group | Website | Comments | In Ninite? | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Avast! Antivirus | AV and malware scanners | https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download | If 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Avira | AV and malware scanners | https://www.avira.com/ | The other really good free antivirus if you don't like Windows Defender. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | BitDefender | AV and malware scanners | https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html | Yet another antivirus, this one is light on resources. The free version is hard to find without using Google though. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | BoClean | AV and malware scanners | https://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/anti-malware.php | Real time spyware removal tool, now owned by Comodo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | HitMan Pro | AV and malware scanners | https://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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Lookout Security and Antivirus | AV and malware scanners | https://www.lookout.com/download-mobile-security | Often 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Malwarebytes | AV and malware scanners | https://www.malwarebytes.com/ | Find out if you got spyware or adware and kill it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Microsoft Safety Scanner | AV and malware scanners | https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download | MS's way of killing malware. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Sophos | AV and malware scanners | https://home.sophos.com/en-us/download-mac-anti-virus.aspx | A good free antivirus for Macs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Spybot Search and Destroy | AV and malware scanners | https://www.safer-networking.org/products/spybot-free-edition/ | Kill malware. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Spyware Terminator | AV and malware scanners | http://www.spywareterminator.com/Default.aspx | Despite the name it actually picks up keyloggers and viruses among other garbage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | SuperAntiSpyware | AV and malware scanners | https://www.superantispyware.com/free-edition.html | Another good antispyware program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 7-zip | backup and recovery | https://7-zip.org/ | The one program to (un)zip them all! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Duplicati | backup and recovery | https://www.duplicati.com/ | Backup tool that can save your files/folders to pretty much any online or local target in encrypted archives | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Peazip | backup and recovery | http://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! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Recuva | backup and recovery | https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva | You may not think ya need this but this recovers files you deleted. Useful at times | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Undelete Plus | backup and recovery | https://www.undeleteplus.com/ | Another way to get back files you accidently deleted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Veeam Agent for Windows/Linux | backup and recovery | https://www.veeam.com/windows-cloud-server-backup-agent.html | Can backup your whole computer to a local or network drive. You need to register for download, but it is completely free | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Adopium Java | general tools | https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases | Since Oracle changed the licensing terms on the "official" Java packages, here's a link to the fully open source/free packages Adoptium offers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Anki | general tools | https://apps.ankiweb.net | Need 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | AnyDesk | general tools | https://anydesk.com/en/downloads | Another 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | BitWarden | general tools | https://bitwarden.com/ | Yet another password manager; has more features on the free plan than LastPass now, and is also open source. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Bluestacks | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | BTHPS3 | general tools | Here'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.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Calibre | general tools | https://calibre-ebook.com/ | Manage or convert ebooks (as long as they don’t have any DRM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | CDburnerXP | general tools | https://cdburnerxp.se | CD burning software like Nero | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Chocolatey | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Cura | general tools | https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura | Popular slicer program for preparing models for 3D printing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Daemon Tools Lite | general tools | https://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLite | Virtual drive manager; can mount a ISO instead of wasting CDs and DVDs. Also can create some ISOs. | ` | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Dropbox | general tools | https://www.dropbox.com/ | I don't think this needs explaining. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | DS4Windows | general tools | https://github.com/Ryochan7/DS4Windows | This 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | DSHidMini | general tools | https://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.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Easer | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Game Save Manager | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | HidHide | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | If This Then That | general tools | https://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. >.< | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Keepass | general tools | https://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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | LastPass | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | MeshMixer | general tools | http://www.meshmixer.com/ | Lets you create, edit and fix 3D mesh models. Useful for fixing bad/broken 3D print models | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | MSEdgeRedirect | general tools | https://github.com/rcmaehl/MSEdgeRedirect | Replacement 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | NanaZip | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Nox | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Open Shell | general tools | https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu | Having to come over from Windows 7? HATE the Windows 10 Start Menu? This will let you fix that. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | OpenSCAD | general tools | http://www.openscad.org/ | 3D CAD program where you build your model via a "programming language". Supports variables to create easily customizable models | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | PrusaSlicer | general tools | https://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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Qbittorrent | general tools | https://www.qbittorrent.org/ | Need a bittorrent program for some reason? This is the best out there and open source. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | QTTabBar | general tools | http://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | SteamEdit | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | SuperSlicer | general tools | https://github.com/supermerill/SuperSlicer/releases | A fork of PrusaSlicer with some additional features | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Synergy | general tools | https://symless.com/synergy | Share your mouse and keyboard accross multiple computers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Teamviewer | general tools | https://www.teamviewer.com/ | Simple remote desktop software that doesn’t lag/chop too much | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | The Unarchiver | general tools | https://theunarchiver.com/ | Like WinRAR, but for Macs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Tixati | general tools | https://www.tixati.com/ | Yet another bittorrent client with no ads or crud that also has a portable version. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Todoist | general tools | https://todoist.com | Very good multiplat to do list program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Ubuntu | general tools | https://www.ubuntu.com/ | because everyone should have Linux | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | vDOS | general tools | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Virtual Box | general tools | https://www.virtualbox.org/ | I don't think this needs explaining. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | AdiIRC | Internet and Messaging | https://dev.adiirc.com/ | Another IRC client that runs without an installation and has support for plugins and skins | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Adium | Internet and Messaging | https://adium.im/ | The Trillian of IM clients for MacOS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Chatty | Internet and Messaging | http://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Colloquy | Internet and Messaging | http://colloquy.info | A IRC client for MacOS. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Discord | Internet and Messaging | https://discordapp.com/ | Everyone knows what THIS is. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Ferdium | Internet and Messaging | https://ferdium.org/ | Ferdi's successor; can be run locally if needed. Get your ims here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Filezilla | Internet and Messaging | https://filezilla-project.org/ | The best free FTP program out there. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Firefox | Internet and Messaging | https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/ | I don't think this needs explaining. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Franz | Internet and Messaging | https://meetfranz.com/ | If you got a lot of messaging services, this will help. Supports Discord as well. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Google Chrome | Internet and Messaging | https://www.google.com/chrome/ | People like this web browser too. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Hexchat | Internet and Messaging | https://hexchat.github.io/ | Need a IRC client and don’t want to pay for mIRC? This might work for you | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Kitty | Internet and Messaging | http://kitty.9bis.net/ | A PuTTY fork with added features and a portable version | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | LINE | Internet and Messaging | https://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). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | MS Edge | Internet and Messaging | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge | Now with Chromium. Not much to say here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Mumble | Internet and Messaging | https://www.mumble.info/ | Not as used as much anymore since Discord came on the scene, but everyone knows what this is. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Opera | Internet and Messaging | https://www.opera.com/ | Yet another web browser. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Pegasus Mail | Internet and Messaging | http://www.pmail.com/ | Decent mail client, tho if you use free mail services like Yahoo and Hotmail, this might not be for you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Pidgin | Internet and Messaging | http://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.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Rambox | Internet and Messaging | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Safari | Internet and Messaging | https://www.apple.com/safari/ | The web browser that few talk about that comes with Macs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Shift | Internet and Messaging | https://tryshift.com | Supports a lot of chat apps as well as email and calandar sites. For people that want to have it all. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Skype | Internet and Messaging | https://www.skype.com/ | The last old-skool messanger now standing; can make calls to other Skype users for free. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Teamspeak | Internet and Messaging | https://www.teamspeak.com/ | This needs no introduction, tho not used as much anymore since Discord came on the scene. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Thunderbird | Internet and Messaging | https://www.thunderbird.net | Really good email program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Trillian | Internet and Messaging | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Vivaldi | Internet and Messaging | https://vivaldi.com/ | Very nice lightweight browser based on Opera. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Zoom | Internet and Messaging | https://zoom.us/ | This needs no introduction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | AIMP | multimedia | http://www.aimp.ru/ | More updated than Winamp and works like it, too. Has a android version in beta as of now. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Audacity | multimedia | https://www.audacityteam.org/ | Sound editor for when you need to fool with that; supports a lot of different formats with plugins. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Blender | multimedia | https://www.blender.org/ | Open Source CG animation program if you're into that. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | cloudLibrary | multimedia | https://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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | D-Fend Reloaded | multimedia | http://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net/ | Like playing old DOS games? Or messing with ScummVM? This is just a easy frontend for both DosBox and ScummVM. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | DaVinci Resolve | multimedia | https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve | Need to actually EDIT videos and can't afford pricy tools? Here's a good free editor to try. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Flameshot | multimedia | https://flameshot.org/ | Yet another power tool for taking screenshots, this one is cross platform. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Foobar2000 | multimedia | https://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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | freeac | multimedia | https://www.freac.org/ | For converting audio. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | GOG Galaxy | multimedia | https://www.gog.com/galaxy | If you want a Steam for Good Old Games.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Greenshot | multimedia | https://getgreenshot.org/ | screenshot creator and editor | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Handbrake | multimedia | https://handbrake.fr/ | For converting video files. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Inkscape | multimedia | http://inkscape.org/ | vector graphics editor | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Irfanview | multimedia | https://www.irfanview.com/ | Image viewer with basic editing functions. Supports a lot of formats ootb, many more get added by the plugin pack | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | K-Lite Codec Pack | multimedia | https://www.codecguide.com/about_kl.htm | The 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.) |