Pidgin - Open source chat client which is compatible with several different chat networks. Skype - Call friends/family on their computers or phones. WinDirStat - Very useful drive visualiser, shows you all the folders that are taking up memory in a graphic. Speccy - Give you detailed statistics on every piece of hardware in your computer. Recuva - File recovery software for Windows. For Windows and Mac.ĭefraggler - Defragmentation software for Windows. LastPass - Another password manager that makes web browsing easier and more secure.ĬCleaner - A freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. Keepass - Free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager. TrueCrypt - Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux. Microsoft Security Essentials - Lightweight antivirus software.Īvast! Free Antivirus - Antivirus software. PriceBlink (Chrome) - Automatically detects coupons and lower prices whilst you shop. Media Hint - Access restricted websites outside of the US. Thumbnail Zoom (Firefox) - Like hoverzoom, but for firefox.Īdblock Plus (Firefox) - Block ads, just like Adblock only for firefox. Hoverfree (Chrome) - See full sized image just by hovering over thumbnail (Hoverzoom collects data.) HTTPS everywhere (Chrome) - Automatically encrypts connections through HTTPS. Very handy if you're looking for a source, more information or if anyone posts " original content". Search by Image for Google (Firefox) - Fast way to reverse search an image. ScriptNo - Similar to NoScript only for Chrome instead. NoScript - Open source add-on (for Firefox) which allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be executed only by trusted web sites of your choice. Extremely useful if you visit or want to keep track off a lot of different websites. Speed Dial - Allows fast access to your most visited websites. ProxTube - Circumvent blocked Youtube videos. Ghostery - Anti ad/tracking extension - Disables most scripts by default. Highly customizable and easy to set up.Īdblock - Blocks annoying ads on webpages and in videos. Reddit Enhancement Suite - Make surfing Reddit so much more enjoyable. Not sure which OS's this is for, but it was requested to be put on the list. Pale Moon - Open Source, full-featured, speed optimized browser based on the popular Firefox browser.Ĭhromium - Open source browser from which Google draws it's source code. Grooveshark - Listen to music and radio stations for free. Supports a wide array of different audio formats.Īudacity - Free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. Must have if you watch certain tv-shows or anime.įoobar 2000 - Extremely lightweight and customizable free audio player for Windows. Supports more codecs/formats and video looks better.Ĭombined Community Codec Pack - A simple playback pack for Windows with the goal of supporting the majority of video formats in use today. I personally like MPC-HC much better than VLC. Media Player Classic - Home Cinema - Light-weight media player for Windows. *Thanks for all the recommendations and kind words which I've gotten over the past couple of hours. You don't need both, but it's nice to have something to chose from. I've also listed several similar applications (like Firefox and Chrome for browsers or Foxit Reader and Sumatra PDF for PDF readers) so that you can find your your own personal favorite. A couple of them have however a trial period (you can still use the software after the trial has run out) or there's a purchasable version as well. Note: All of the applications are free to use, freeware or open-source. Please upvote /u/foamed 's comment below guys! Most of this list was made by him! Update: Added a lot more suggestions from the comments. This doesn't really answer the question, but a lot of this software is recommended to all The big open source, freeware and free to use software list.Īgain noted, this list is not my own and was made by /u/foamed and then edited by me.
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