https://github.com/senkawolf/software-list
A collection of my favorite software across different platforms, including macOS, Windows, web browser extensions, and development tools.
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A collection of my favorite software across different platforms, including macOS, Windows, web browser extensions, and development tools.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/senkawolf/software-list
- Owner: SenkaWolf
- Created: 2025-01-03T20:07:57.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-12T11:36:50.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-12T12:31:02.671Z (4 months ago)
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README
# 📋 Senka Wolf's Recommended Software List
A collection of my recommended and favorite software across different platforms, including macOS, Windows, web browser extensions, and development tools. Each time I perform a fresh installation of a new operating system, I refer to this list and select the programs to install.
*The applications listed below are organized alphabetically.*
> - *Items marked with  are open-source software and link to the source code.*
> - *Items marked with  are free.*
> - *Items marked with  are paid for.*
> - *Items marked with  are for Apple Operating Systems.*
> - *Items marked with  are for Windows Operating Systems.*
> - *Items marked with  is a service and not software.*
> - *Items marked with  are Browser Extensions. I will try to link to Chromium and Firefox versions.*
> - *Items marked with  are Development Tools.*
> - *Items marked with  are my daily used software/services.*
> [!NOTE]
> Icon by Icons8
## Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- [Applications](#Applications)
- [Audio](#Audio)
- [Backup](#Backup)
- [Communication](#Communication)
- [Compression](#Compression)
- [Data Recovery](#Data-Recovery)
- [Developer Tools](#Developer-Tools)
- [Email](#Email)
- [Games](#Games)
- [Graphics](#Graphics)
- [Online Storage](#Online-Storage)
- [Productivity](#Productivity)
- [Security](#Security)
- [Terminal](#Terminal)
- [Text Editors](#Text-Editors)
- [Utilities](#Utilities)
- [Video](#Video)
- [Web Browser](#Web-Browser)
- [Browser Extensions](#Browser-Extensions)
- [Guides](#Guides)
- [Miscellaneous](#Miscellaneous)
## Applications
#### Audio
- [Cider](https://cider.sh/) → Cross-platform Apple Music experience.   
- [Voicemeeter](https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/index.htm) → Audio Mixer Application endowed with Virtual Audio Device used as Virtual I/O to mix and manage any audio sources from or to any audio devices or applications.  
- [Voicemod](https://www.voicemod.net/) → Real time AI voice changer & soundboard.   
- [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/) → Recording and editing sounds.   
#### Backup
- [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org/) → Folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files.   
- [Rclone](https://rclone.org/) → A command-line program to manage files on cloud storage.   
#### Communication
-  [Discord](https://discord.com) → A instant messaging and VoIP social platform.   
- [TeamSpeak 3](https://teamspeak.com) → A VoIP social platform.   
#### Compression
- [7-Zip](http://www.7-zip.org/) → Utility for manipulating archives. Formats 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR are supported fully, other formats can be unpacked.   
- [WinRAR](http://www.rarlab.com/) → A powerful archive manager. It can backup your data and reduce the size of email attachments, decompress RAR, ZIP and other files.   
#### Data Recovery
- [TestDisk](https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk_Download) → A utility that helps recover lost partitions or repair corrupted filesystems making non-booting disks bootable again..   
#### Developer Tools
- [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) → FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.   
-  [Github Desktop](https://github.com/apps/desktop) → A GUI for using GitHub.   
- [HeidiSQL](http://www.heidisql.com) → Powerful and easy client for MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.  
- [MySQL Workbench](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/) → SQL IDE for mySQL.   
-  [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/index.php) → FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.  
- [XAMMP](https://www.apachefriends.org) → Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl for creating a development environment.   
#### Email
-  [Proton Mail Client](https://proton.me/mail/download) → End-to-end encrypted email for Proton Mail users.   
-  [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io/) → Create and manage email aliases to protect your privacy and inbox from spams and phishing.  
#### Games
- [Battle.net](https://shop.battle.net/) → A digital distribution service and storefront for Blizzard Entertainment.   
- [Epic Games](https://epicgames.com/) → A digital distribution service and storefront for video games.   
- [Origin](https://www.ea.com/ea-app) → A digital distribution service and storefront for EA.   
-  [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) → A digital distribution service and storefront for video games.   
- [Uplay](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/ubisoft-connect) → A digital distribution service and storefront for Ubisoft.   
- [Virtual Desktop Streamer](https://www.vrdesktop.net/) → Use your VR headset tp connect wirelessly to your computer(s) to watch movies, browse the web, play 2D games or stream PCVR games.   
- [WeMod](https://www.wemod.com/) → World's best application for modding thousands of single-player PC games.  
#### Graphics
- Adobe Photoshop
- GIMP
- Paint.NET
#### Online Storage
- [Hetzner - Storage Box](https://www.hetzner.com/storage/storage-box/) → Self-managed online storage which supports FTP, SAMBA/SCP, SSH/rsync/BorgBackup and WebDAV.  
#### Productivity
- [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.html) → PDF reader and editor.   
- [Chocolatey](https://community.chocolatey.org) → A package manager for Windows.  
- [f.lux](https://justgetflux.com) → Automatically adjust your computer screen to match lighting.  
- [Logitech G HUB](https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/innovation/g-hub.html) → Customize and optimize your Logitech G gaming gear, such as mice, keyboards, headsets, and webcams.    [^logitechghub]
- [Notion](https://www.notion.com) → Productivity and note-taking web application.   
- [Optimizer](https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer) → A advanced configuration utility designed to enhance your privacy and security on Windows.  
-  [Stream Deck](https://www.elgato.com/uk/en/s/downloads) → Client software to work with the Elgato Stream Deck devices. [^streamdeck]
-  [UniGetUI](https://www.marticliment.com/unigetui/) → Intuitive GUI for the most common CLI package managers.  
- [Winutil (Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility)](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil) → Windows Utility to Install Programs, Tweaks, Fixes, and Updates.  
[^logitechghub]: Logitech G HUB only works with Logitech gaming products, you will need [Logi Options+](https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/setup/ergosetup/logi-options.html) for there non-gaming lineup.
[^streamdeck]: Either Stream Deck [IOS](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/elgato-stream-deck-mobile/id1440014184) or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.corsair.android.streamdeck&hl=en-US&pli=1) mobile app or Stream Deck device is needed.
#### Security
- Malwarebytes
- NordVPN
#### Terminal
- MobaXterm → Xserver and tabbed SSH client.
- Putty → SSH and telnet client.
- Termius
#### Text Editors
- ~~[Atom](https://github.com/atom/atom) → A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.   ~~ [^atom]
- [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) → A source code editor which supports several programming languages.  
- [Sublime Text 4](https://www.sublimetext.com) → Powerful text editor for code, markup and prose.   
-  [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) → Build and debug modern web and cloud applications.   
[^atom]: Atom is End of Life as of 2022 and has been archived. Older versions are still available to use.
#### Utilities
- AnyDeck
- balenaEtcher - Flash OS images to SD cards and USB drives, safely and easily.
- [CrystalDiskInfo](https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/) → A utility that monitors and displays the health of your hard drive, including basic information, S.M.A.R.T. values, and disk temperature.  
- [LocalSend](https://github.com/localsend/localsend)
- NordPass
- Rufus
- ShareX [^sharex]
- Ventoy
- [Windhawk](https://windhawk.net/) → Customization for Windows programs.  
- WinDirStat
- YaTQA
[^sharex]: You'll need a service to upload you're images too. I've always self-hosted [ShareX-Custom-Upload](https://github.com/JoeGandy/ShareX-Custom-Upload).
#### Video
- Fraps
- Medal
-  [NVIDIA ShadowPlay](https://www.nvidia.com/en-me/software/nvidia-app/www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience/shadowplay/) → Hardware-accelerated screen recording utility available as part of Nvidia's GeForce Experience and Nvidia App softwares for GeForce GPUs. 
- OBS
- Plex Desktop
- Sony Vegas Pro
- [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) → Multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.   
#### Web Browser
- Brave
- Zen Browser
## Browser Extensions
- [2FAS](https://2fas.com) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/2fas-two-factor-authentic/dbfoemgnkgieejfkaddieamagdfepnff?pli=1)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2fas-two-factor-authentication/) → One click and your 2FA token is automatically entered.   [^2fas]
- [AdGuard Adblocker](https://adguard.com) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adguard-adblocker/bgnkhhnnamicmpeenaelnjfhikgbkllg)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adguard-adblocker/) → Blocks against advertising on Facebook, Youtube and more plus pop-ups.  
- [Chrome Mask](https://github.com/denschub/chrome-mask) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/chrome-mask/) → A one-click toggle to spoof as Chrome in Firefox.  
- ClearURLs
- NordPass
- NordVPN
- Privacy Badger
- SimpleLogin
- SponsorBlock for YouTube
[^2fas]: Requires mobile app to pair with extension.
## Guides
- [How To Setup Windows 11 PC Without Microsoft Account](/docs/WINDOWS-SETUP-WITHOUT-MICROSOFT-ACCOUNT.md) 
- [Show Hidden Files](/docs/WINDOWS-SHOW-HIDDEN-FILES.md) 
## Miscellaneous
- [privacytools.io](https://www.privacytools.io/) → Recommended reading for online privacy.
- [VirusTotal.com](https://www.virustotal.com) → Analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches.
- [Recorded Future Triage](https://tria.ge/) → Analyse malware samples free using a state-of-the–art malware analysis sandbox.
- [netboot.xyz](https://netboot.xyz/) → Web-based tool that lets you boot into different operating systems using PXE.
## License
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This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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