My Favorite Computer Software
Here is a list of most common programs I use
CCleaner is a computer utility program used to clean potentially unwanted files and invalid Windows Registry entries from a computer, originally supporting Microsoft Windows only. It is one of the longest-established system cleaners, first launched in 2004.
Simplenote is a note-taking application with markdown support. In addition to cross-platform apps, it can be accessed via most web browsers. Simplenote has an externally accessible API, allowing other clients to be written: OS X Dashboard widget DashNote; nvPY, a cross-platform SimpleNote client; amongst others
Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application. It allows users to manage their tasks from a smartphone, tablet, computer and smartwatch. Wunderlist is free; additional collaboration features are available in a paid version known as Wunderlist Pro.
Notepad++ is a text editor and source code editor for use with Microsoft Windows. It supports tabbed editing, which allows working with multiple open files in a single window. The project’s name comes from the C increment operator. Notepad++ is distributed as free software
Dev-C++ is a free full-featured integrated development environment distributed under the GNU General Public License for programming in C and C++. It is written in Delphi. It is bundled with, and uses, the MinGW or TDM-GCC 64bit port of the GCC as its compiler. Wikipedia
Sumatra PDF is a free and open-source document viewer that supports many document formats including: Portable Document Format, Microsoft Compiled HTML Help, DjVu, EPUB, FictionBook, MOBI, PRC, Open XML Paper Specification, and Comic Book Archive file.
Plex is a client-server media player system and software suite comprising two main components. The Plex Media Server desktop application runs on Windows, macOS and Linux-compatibles including some types of NAS devices. Wikipedia
VLC media player is a free and open-source, portable, cross-platform media player and streaming media server developed by the VideoLAN project. VLC is available for desktop operating systems and mobile platforms, such as Android, iOS, Tizen, Windows 10 Mobile and Windows Phone.
OpenVPN is a free and open-source software application that implements virtual private network techniques to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. Wikipedia
LastPass is a freemium password manager that stores encrypted passwords online. The standard version of LastPass comes with a web interface, but also includes plugins for various web browsers and apps for many smartphones. It also includes support for bookmarklets. LogMeIn, Inc. acquired LastPass in October 2015. Wikipedia
DaVinci Resolve 15 is the world’s first solution that combines professional offline and online editing, color correction, audio post production and now visual effects all in one software tool! … DaVinci Resolve 15 is the only post production software designed for true collaboration.
Garmin BaseCamp is a map viewing / GIS software package primarily intended for use with Garmin GPS navigation devices.
Total Commander is an orthodox file manager for Windows, Windows Phone and Android, developed by the Swiss Christian Ghisler using Delphi. It features a built-in FTP client, tabbed interface, file compare, archive file navigation, and a multi-rename tool with regular expression support.
ConceptDraw PROJECT is a project management software package developed by Computer Systems Odessa for Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms. It presents projects as Gantt charts with linked tasks, milestones and deadlines. Wikipedia
TeamViewer is proprietary computer software for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing and file transfer between computers. TeamViewer is free for non-commercial use. For commercial users, there are Business, Premium and Corporate licences available with varying feature sets. Wikipedia
RealVNC is a company that provides remote access software. The software consists of a server and client application for the Virtual Network Computing protocol to control another computer’s screen remotely. Wikipedia
qBittorrent is a cross-platform free and open-source BitTorrent client. qBittorrent is written in C++, and thus is a native application. It uses Boost, Qt toolkit, and libtorrent-rasterbar library. Its optional search engine is written in Python, so systems without a Python implementation installed cannot use that.
DAMN NFO Viewer is a tiny tool that does exactly what its name suggests: helps you view NFO files that contain ASCII Art and other types of information. The application is definitely worth a try and in case Notepad isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, be sure to give this little but powerful program a go.
Not free but it works really well. TubeDigger is online video downloader from any site with loseless recorder, download accelerator, media converter and automatic videos detection from browsers.
GoodSync is a backup and file synchronization program. It is used for synchronizing files between two directories, either on one computer, or between a computer and another storage device or between a computer and a remote computer or server.
EaseUS Todo Backup Home covers all backup types: individual files and folders, whole drives or partitions, or a full system backup. what’s more, It supports to “restore system to dissimilar hardware”, which is an efficient way for you to migrate the current system to dissimilar hardware with all necessities saved on the system partition.
Easily create and modify partitions with this disk partitioning software. The quick partitioning capabilities allow you to resize your disk space in one click with no data loss. This tool is useful for all computer users—home, business, and service providers.
The Amazon Kindle is a series of e-readers designed and marketed by Amazon. Amazon Kindle devices enable users to browse, buy, download, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines and other digital media via wireless networking to the Kindle Store.
Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements
Adobe Photoshop Elements. Adobe Photoshop Elements is a raster graphics editor for entry-level photographers, image editors and hobbyists. It contains most of the features of the professional version but with fewer and simpler options. The program allows users to create, edit, organize and share images.
WinDirStat is a free and open-source graphical disk usage analyzer for Microsoft Windows. It is notable for presenting a sub-tree view with disk use percentage alongside a usage-sorted list of file extensions that is interactively integrated with a colorful graphical display.
Fences is a utility for Windows that helps to organize icons on the desktop. It is developed by Stardock and distributed as part of their Object Desktop suite. Version 1 was freeware. after which it has become a commercial product.
Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording application software, available for Windows, macOS/OS X and Unix-like operating systems. Audacity was started in the fall of 1999 by Dominic Mazzoni and Roger Dannenberg at Carnegie Mellon University and was released on May 28, 2000 as version 0.8.
Chris J. Siedlecki 