Useful software
Some software I like that doesn't make you sign up for more fucking websites.
Cross-platform
- JSPaint - Web-based MSPaint clone. Add it to your homescreen and draw with a stylus, even.
- KeePassXC - Offline password manager. If you want something in the cloud, use Bitwarden.
- LocalSend - Quickly send files over local network, including iOS and Linux. Like AirDrop but not shit.
- Nicotine+ - Alternative Soulseek client.
- Obsidian - Note-taking but with wiki-like links between notes. All markdown files, no signup.
- Photopea - Web-based Photoshop clone, can even open/save PSDs.
- Prism Launcher - Best Minecraft launcher. It's a fork of MultiMC but can download content straight from Curse and Modrinth, as well as Java versions.
- Syncthing - Sync directories between devices, good for stuff like your pictures folder, password database, or Obsidian notes.
Windows
- File Converter - Right click file converter, fast and no-bullshit. (example gif).
- paint.net - Classic Paint-like editor with layers, many useful tools, and even more with plugins. Great for making quick edits when you don't want to wait 20 seconds for Photoshop to open. Cross-platform alternative is Pinta, though it's less reliable.
- qBittorrent - This should be obvious but some people still use uTorrent for some reason so I'm putting this here for the welfare of the public
- ShareX - Screenshot tool. It's nice
- StartAllBack - Windows 11 UI upgrade, the sequel to StartIsBack. It's $5, but absolutely worth it since it's both visually tasteful and doesn't fuck up your install like other Windows customization tools.
- WizTree - Shows exactly what folders take up your disk space from top-down. Like WinDirStat but much faster.
Firefox extensions
- uBlock Origin - Stop using multiple adblockers and weird shady privacy plugins/browsers that break sites and often just send your info elsewhere. Just use uBlock Origin and add custom filters when needed.
- Speed-Pitch changer - Nightcore any video/audio. (tip: only do semitones; do +5 or +7 for music)