Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.
My number 1 browser of choice. It's insanely fast, secure and packed with features. It's also really good for Web development thanks to its advanced devtools and first-class css grid support. The recent updates bring big changes to the program.
Cross-platform file manager with dual-panel design based on Total Commander. Features include advanced searching, tabbed browsing, and plugin support.
One of my most-used and most-loved tools. This is what I wish Windows Explorer was like. The two panels make file management much much simpler. I also love the shortcuts at the bottom of the window. This software is kind of like Total Commander but completely free.
Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.
Easily the best compression/uncomression software. It costs nothing and it would be quite difficult to find a compressed file format which this application cannot uncompress. As an added benefit, it can also compress in the 7z file format which might be the best format for its purpose.
Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.
This is the best Bittorent client I've ever used. It's free, open source, and never shows ads. It provides a lot of information about the torrents it's donwloading and I just love the UI. Without a doubt the best torrent client for me.
Task manager with sync, reminders, recurring tasks, list sharing, color-coded organization, suggestions, subtasks, daily planning, notes, and GTD support.
Hands down the greatest to do app available for free. I supports all major platforms, syncs with you Microsoft account and has many useful features.
Free e-book manager offering library management, multi-format conversion, syncing to devices, news download as e-books, built-in viewer, editor, and privacy.
Calibre makes it easy for me to manage the books for my ebook reader and quickly grab missing metadata from Google or Amazon. Love it!
Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.
This is the program I couldn't live without. I use it for development for all kinds of languages. VS Code replaces most of the IDEs I had to use in the past. Having to learn only one editor for them, which is also lightweight is a big plus.
Free open-source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting multiple languages, featuring high speed, low resource usage, privacy focus, and plugin extensibility.
Even with VS Code available, I still couldn't completely replace Notepad++. It's much more lightweight, and using it to edit test data, json files or even git commit messages makes it much quickier.
Android Studio is a new Android development environment based on 
IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to 
Eclipse with 
Android Development Tools for Eclipse, Android Studio provides...
When it comes to Android development, there is not any other choice than Android Studio. It has the familiar feel of IntelliJ, and it also supports Flutter as well as drag-and-drop ui editing.
IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.
The best Java IDE in the World! It has many features which are amazing but not available in other IDEs, and I also love its interface.
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
This is the game engine I chose to go with. It's open source, lightweight, and simple to use. I fell in love with it.
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Vector design app for UI, UX, and web work, supporting native editing of .sketch files, real-time collaboration, AI features, and asset export in multiple formats.
Git is a free & open source, distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.
Picard is the next generation MusicBrainz tagging application. This new tagging concept is album oriented, as opposed to track/file oriented like the ClassicTagger was. Picard is written in Python, which is a cross-platform language, and makes use of cross-platform libraries -...
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
Audio player with a simple, visually appealing interface, multi-format support, cross-platform compatibility, tag editing, playlist tools, and music library management.
Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility.
Open source vector graphics editor supporting SVG with features like custom brushes, pressure sensitivity, and layer management across multiple platforms.
Free open-source 3D software for modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, video editing, and simulation.
MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.
Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility.
Office suite offering productivity tools for document creation, collaboration, and AI-enhanced editing across various platforms and devices.
When you are a university student, you really can't escape from using Microsoft Office. From having to write your thesis to creating other docuements, you have to use some sort of office suite, and LibreOffice is not advanced enough yet in my opinion.
Cross-platform email client providing POP/IMAP support, robust filtering, multiple accounts, and chat. Extendable via add-ons with RSS/Atom, etc.
A free, open-source viewer for Windows, supports PDFs, eBooks, Comics, with a simple, fast, and portable design prioritized for ease of use.
Qalculate! is a multi-purpose cross-platform desktop calculator. It is simple to use but provides power and versatility normally reserved for complicated math packages, as well as useful tools for everyday needs (such as currency conversion and percent calculation).
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