Website of Programs

A list of recommended applications (apps, webapps, tools, etc.) I managed to maintain since 1997
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Programs

I use these on daily basis (or tested them at least), in several platforms, and wanted to reach them quickly whenever (and wherever) I want.

While the list was growing, I needed to reach then quickly, so we have now these apps in categories...

  • Archive and Encrypt
  • Automation
  • Browser
  • Connectivity
  • Developing tools
  • Files and Transfer
  • Games
  • Graphics
  • Multimedia
  • Office and production Tools
  • Social and chat
  • Time Management
  • Oldies / not active

What is this list?

Some insights about this site and list of apps/games
Responsive Layout

Multiple platforms

These are mostly Windows-based programs, but also listed web-based tools, Android-based, Older devices and games, in addition to some other.

Retina Graphics

Not Gamer

I am not much of a gamer, I used to do some games, but stopped when I started to realize that path has no end, and focused on developing aps and websites.

Powerful Performance

Updated regularly

This list is maintained on regular basis, bookmark it to check for new apps and tools. Last updated: 2024-05-27

Responsive Layout

Since 1997

First time was introduced to Computer world, yes, I wasted all these years on Technology, ruining my social life and expanding my brain thinking.

Retina Graphics

109 Programs recommended

Total programs (or webtools) listed here, tested by me for at least few months, and proven to me that I cannot live without them.

Retina Graphics

Back in the day

I used to install software a lot, my machine and others (I had my own business), on a good day, I usually setup and install Windows on 20+ machines. So logically, I kept a list of software handy, to recommend or to refer to. This is the list, managed to maintain and preserved since 1997.

Archive and Encrypt

7Zip

Best Zip app, period

Password Generator

Generates password(s), with great features

Backupper

Drives and partitions backupper by AOMEI, great for moving stuff

Partition Assistant

Great application to have full control over your drives and partitions

DiskGenius

Free Partitioning tool, helpful and powerful

chkflsh

Checks flash drives and USBs for errors and issues

SafeHouse

Create and protect encrypted folders or drives

OSAlt

Software list, commercial and alternative, one of my big sources to get new free software

Automation

IFTTT

If This Then That

InstallSpy

Checks registry (and other locations) for changes made by certain application

PowerToys

FInally, microsoft old guy is here for Windows 10.

ShellFolderFix

Remembers sizes and locations for each Windows Exploere window.

AutoHotKey

Automate Windows, the new modern programmable way

NirCmd

Command-based application to automate several tasks in Windows.

Win8 Start Menu

Replacement for ugly Windows 8 Start Menu. If you need it, best one I found.

Browser

Edge

Microsoft response, my main browser now

Firefox

The browser that did it all, been using for 18 years now

Waterfox

New browser, light with extensions

Chrome

Standard fast most used browser

DuckDuckGo

When you are tired of the big guys, here is simple, easy, light and secure browser

Connectivity

AnyConnect

VPN Main connection app

PortableApps

Have your apps where you go

TeamViewer

Share and give control to your desktop

UltraViewer

When TeamViewer stops

AnyDesk

Share and give control to your desktop. A rising star, can be the best so far

Developing tools

Notepad++

The best text editor for programmers, and advanced editing

Microsoft SQL Management

Duh!, working in SQL, you need this tool

WordPress Desktop

Windows desktop application to manage your wordpress websites

Mobirise 4

Free Bootstrap 4.0 website builder

AddToAny

Great web dev tool to add share button to your site

BoldCodes

My own website for sharing codes in several programming languages

Visual Studio Code

The new Dev tool from Microsoft

SQL-Workbench

One of good db browser, across database engines.

Random.org

Generate random anything.

Yourls

PHP-Based link shortener, aka redirecter.

EditPad

Quick, browser-based notepad.

Bootswatch

Bootstrap free and premium resources and templates.

FontSquirrel

Lots of free fonts, with tools to generate web font for free.

Bootstrap.Build

Free online tool to build bootstrap color themes using pre-made themes

DBeaver

Free Universal Database Manager that gives you ability to create ER Diagram

Files and Transfer

WIndows File Manager

Old guy is back

Filezilla

Best FTP out there

CX File Explorer

Best file Explorer for your Android

FileFreeSync

Sync files between two locations or copy large amount of files

WinMerge

Compare and merge files

TreeSize

Get sizes of all your folders, helps finding large folders

GSplit

Split large files into small files, with custom conditions and command prompt automation

OneDrive

Microsoft answer to cloud, and it is going really well so far

SearchMyFiles

Nice fast app to search for files in computer

Dropbox

The best cloud, the one that starts it all

FileTypesMan

File types manager in Windows, from NirSoft, an alternative to the 'File Types' tab in the 'Folder Options' of Windows

Q-Dir

File explorer, quad windows, for Windows in general

CrystalDisk

Disk drive information, mainly for SSDs and HDDs

Games

MSXBlue

MSX stimulator to play old games

Dosbox

Run old Dos programs in Windows

CoolPool

Pool game

Blood

Old shootem game

Duke 3D

Old Shootem game

DX-Ball

Best ball game

Supaplex

My early gaming addiction

Pro Backgammon

Backgammon game, kind of old

LDPlayer

Androind emulator in Windows 10, not only for games

Graphics

Gimp

Best PhotoShop alternative, Photoshop who?

Lightshot

Capture screen

Nucleo

Icon organizer and library

IrfanView

Great graphics, icon editor, with tons of features and plugins

LEGO DIgital Designer

Official LEGO Digital Designer to create designs for your LEGOs

Iconion

Extracts font icons into pngs or gifs with styles (Icon maker)

Color calculator

Good free simple RGB web color calculator and picker for online usage

Honeyview

Fast image viewer from Bandisoft

XnView

Efficient image viewer, browser and converter for Windows. Simple, free, supports >500 formats! No Adware, No Spyware

Method

Create and edit SVGs webtool, free, online, simple

Multimedia

WM Converter

Media converter, in batch

Foobar

Audio player, the correct way

MPC-HC

Video and audio player, plays all types

Ytmp3

Youtube videos to MP3, free, online

MP3Tag

MP3 tag editor

CamStudio

Capture videos of your Windows desktop, free and nice features

Tanzil - نمزيل

Nice resource site for Quran

icaros

Refresh video thumbnails in Windows, including flv

HandBrake

Convert videos the free proper way

CopyTrans

Convert heic images to jpgs, because Apple is still alive

Imazing

Convert heic images to jpgs, because Apple is still alive

Picsart

Convert heic images to jpgs, because Apple is still alive

PDF2JPG

Convert PDF files to JPGs online, free

y2Down

Convert Youtubes or others to mp4 files and download, free

FreeVideoCutter

Free small app to cut videos, very simple.

Office and production Tools

Excel

The best spreadsheet and programming application since 1992

OneNote

Notes saved in cloud or local, anywhere anyway you want

OpenOffice

The Free Office package, Writer (Word), Calc (Excel), Impress (PowerPoint) and more

LibreOffice

The Best Free Office package having Writer (Word), Calc (Excel), Impress (PowerPoint) and more

NK2Edit

Edit NK2 files, email address history in outlook send to and cc boxes.

Sakhar

Arabic-Englihsh, old dictionary app (Since 1999).

DirectFolders

Access your folders from anywhere using double-click on empty area

WinDynamics

Desktop background changer with scheduler (80mb)

CopyQ

Best Clipboard Manager, you know, when you can do multiple copy-paste actions and Windows default multipaste started to not showing clipboard items (80mb)

Social and chat

Whatsapp

Whatsapp for Windows 10

Viber

Viber for Windows 10

Messenger

Facebook messenger as app and web-based app

VoipWise

Call internationally, cheap

1ty.me

One Time Self Destructing Links and notes

Time Management

Alwact clock

Analog clock with miltiple skins

System Scheduler

Simple powerful schedular that works perfect for free

Dont Sleep

Prevent Windows from going sleep, great app

Athan

Athan for desktop (website has it for desktop and mobile)

Muslim Prayer

Windows 10 app to show prayer times

Bigben

Hourly sound of Bigben in your Windows

Clock-7

Nice full-screen analog clock screensaver

TheAeroClock

Analog Clock that simple, love from 1st second

Oldies / not active

PDFescape

Edit PDF documents online, free, quick

Acrok Multimedia Editor

Best Media editor, video crop, rotate, split, merge, etc.

Televzer

Download Youtube videos

Instant Eyedropper

Get the color code for anything on your computer

SharpKeys

Change keys in your keyboard, assign anything to any key.

WindowGrid

Snap Windows based on custom grid in your screen.

FTP Server

FTP for your Android

FS File Explorer

Best file browser for Android systems, used it since 2012

Quoda

The best free code editor for Android with advanced tools. Upload to your servers & the cloud.

Paint Shop Pro 4

An old friend, used a lot and some times still using it now

Windows Gadgets

The great gadgets from Win7, but in Win8 and Win10

Any.do

Best notes and tasks keeper

Skype

1-to-1 chat and instant message

PrimoPDF

Convert any printable file into PDF

WizMouse

Scroll area under the mouse