# π 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 Linux 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
## Filter by Operating System
| OS | Link |
|---|---|
|  Windows | [View Windows Software](docs/WINDOWS-SOFTWARE.md) |
|  macOS | [View macOS Software](docs/MACOS-SOFTWARE.md) |
|  Linux | [View Linux Software](docs/LINUX-SOFTWARE.md) |
### 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)
- [Fonts](#Fonts)
- [Games](#Games)
- [Graphics](#Graphics)
- [Online Storage](#Online-Storage)
- [Productivity](#Productivity)
- [Security](#Security)
- [Terminal](#Terminal)
- [Text Editors](#Text-Editors)
- [Theming](#Theming)
- [Utilities](#Utilities)
- [Video](#Video)
- [Web Browser](#Web-Browser)
- [Browser Extensions](#Browser-Extensions)
- [Guides](#Guides)
- [Miscellaneous](#Miscellaneous)
## Applications
#### Audio
- [CAVA](https://github.com/karlstav/cava) β Cross-platform Audio Visualizer.    
- [Cider](https://cider.sh/) β Cross-platform Apple Music experience.    
- [Sleeve 2](https://replay.software/sleeve) β Music desktop widget.  
- [Voicemeeter](https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/index.htm) β 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/) β Real time AI voice changer & soundboard.   
- [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/) β Recording and editing sounds.    
#### Backup
- [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org/) β Folder comparison and synchronization software that creates and manages backup copies of all your important files.   
- [Rclone](https://rclone.org/) β A command-line program to manage files on cloud storage.    
- [Rclone browser](https://github.com/kapitainsky/RcloneBrowser) β A simple cross platform GUI for Rclone.    
#### Communication
- [Discord](https://discord.com) β A instant messaging and VoIP social platform.    
- [Fluxer](https://fluxer.app/) β Instant messaging app and VoIP social media platform.    
- [TeamSpeak 3](https://teamspeak.com) β A VoIP social platform.    
-  [Vesktop](https://vesktop.dev/) β Customizable and privacy friendly Discord desktop client.    
#### Compression
- [7-Zip](http://www.7-zip.org/) β Utility for manipulating archives. Formats 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR are supported fully, other formats can be unpacked.    
- [WinRAR](http://www.rarlab.com/) β 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) β A utility that helps recover lost partitions or repair corrupted filesystems making non-booting disks bootable again..   
#### Developer Tools
- [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) β FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.    
-  [Github Desktop](https://github.com/apps/desktop) β A GUI for using GitHub.    
- [HeidiSQL](http://www.heidisql.com) β Powerful and easy client for MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.  
- [MySQL Workbench](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/) β SQL IDE for mySQL.    
-  [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/index.php) β FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.  
- [XAMMP](https://www.apachefriends.org) β Apache distribution containing MariaDB, PHP, and Perl for creating a development environment.   
#### Email
-  [Proton Mail Client](https://proton.me/mail/download) β End-to-end encrypted email for Proton Mail users.    
-  [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io/) β Create and manage email aliases to protect your privacy and inbox from spams and phishing.   
#### Fonts
- [Hemi Head](https://www.dafont.com/hemi-head.font) β Blocky, aggressive lettering of classic American muscle cars.    
- [Iosevka](https://typeof.net/Iosevka/) β Versatile typeface for code.    
- [Raleway](https://www.1001fonts.com/raleway-font.html) β Elegant sans-serif typeface.    
#### Games
- [Battle.net](https://shop.battle.net/) β A digital distribution service and storefront for Blizzard Entertainment.   
- [Bolt](https://codeberg.org/Adamcake/Bolt) β Third-party Jagex Launcher  
- [Epic Games](https://epicgames.com/) β A digital distribution service and storefront for video games.   
- [OpenIV](https://openiv.com/) β Modification tool for Rockstar games.  
- [Origin](https://www.ea.com/ea-app) β A digital distribution service and storefront for EA.   
- [Prism Launcher](https://prismlauncher.org/) β Minecraft launcher with the ability to manage multiple instances, accounts and mods.    
-  [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/) β A frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.     [^retroarch]
- [Ryujinx](https://ryujinx.app/) β Open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch 1.   
-  [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/) β A digital distribution service and storefront for video games.    
- [Uplay](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/ubisoft-connect) β A digital distribution service and storefront for Ubisoft.   
- [Virtual Desktop Streamer](https://www.vrdesktop.net/) β 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/) β World's best application for modding thousands of single-player PC games.  
[^retroarch]: You can see my RetroArch setup [here](https://github.com/SenkaWolf/Senkas-Retroarch-Setup).
#### Graphics
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop.html) β A photo editing and raster graphic design software which allows users to create, edit, and manipulate various graphics as well as digital art.   
- [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) β A Photoshop-like program that's free.    
- [krita](https://krita.org/en/) β Raster graphics editor.    
- [Paint.NET]() β General-purpose raster graphics editor program.  
#### Online Storage
- [Hetzner - Storage Box](https://www.hetzner.com/storage/storage-box/) β 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) β PDF reader and editor.   
- [Chocolatey](https://community.chocolatey.org) β A package manager for Windows.  
- [Dropover](https://dropoverapp.com/) β Drag and drop utility.  
- [f.lux](https://justgetflux.com) β Automatically adjust your computer screen to match lighting.   
- [KeyCastr](https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr) β Keystroke visualiser.  
- [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) β Office productivity software suite.    
- [Logitech G HUB](https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/innovation/g-hub.html) β Customize and optimize your Logitech G gaming gear, such as mice, keyboards, headsets, and webcams.    [^logitechghub]
- [Maccy](https://maccy.app/) β Clipboard manager.  
- [Magnet](https://magnet.crowdcafe.com/) β Windows manager like Aero Snap.  
- [Notion](https://www.notion.com) β Productivity and note-taking web application.   
- [OpenDeck](https://github.com/nekename/OpenDeck) β Desktop application for using Elgato Stream Deck.    
- [Optimizer](https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer) β A advanced configuration utility designed to enhance your privacy and security on Windows.  
- [Piper](https://github.com/libratbag/piper) β GTK application to configure gaming devices.  
- [QuickShade](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quickshade/id931571202?mt=12) β Quickly change brightness on your Mac and non-apple displays.  
- [Solaar](https://github.com/pwr-Solaar/Solaar) β Linux device manager for Logitech devices.  
-  [Stream Deck](https://www.elgato.com/uk/en/s/downloads) β Client software to work with the Elgato Stream Deck devices.   [^streamdeck]
-  [UniGetUI](https://www.marticliment.com/unigetui/) β Intuitive GUI for the most common CLI package managers.  
- [Vicinae](https://www.vicinae.com/) β Native launcher for your desktop.  
- [WinBoat](https://www.winboat.app/) β Electron app which allows you to run Windows apps on Linux using a containerized approach.  
- [Winutil (Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility)](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil) β 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](https://www.malwarebytes.com) β Advanced anti-malware software.   
- [NordVPN](https://nordvpn.com) β Lithuanian VPN service.    
#### Terminal
-  [Ghostty](https://ghostty.org/) β Terminal emulator.   
- [MobaXterm](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/) β Xserver and tabbed SSH client. 
- [Peaclock](https://github.com/octobanana/peaclock) β Customizable clock, timer, and stopwatch for the terminal.  
- [Putty](https://www.putty.org) β SSH and telnet client.  
- [Starship](https://starship.rs/) β Customizable prompt for any shell.  
- [Termius](https://termius.com/) β Secure and easy-to-use SSH client    
- [WTF](https://sourceforge.net/projects/bsdwtf/) β Acronym dictionary within the terminal.  
- [WTF (wtfutil)](https://github.com/wtfutil/wtf) β Personal information dashboard.  
#### Text Editors
- ~~[Atom](https://github.com/atom/atom) β A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.    ~~ [^atom]
- [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/) β A source code editor which supports several programming languages.  
- [Sublime Text 4](https://www.sublimetext.com) β Powerful text editor for code, markup and prose.    
-  [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) β 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.
#### Theming
- [Kvantum](https://github.com/tsujan/Kvantum) β SVG-based theme engine for Qt.  
- [Millennium](https://steambrew.app/) β Modding framework to use themes/plugins for the desktop Steam Client.   
#### Utilities
- [AlDente](https://apphousekitchen.com/) β Get better control on MacBookβs charging behavior.  
- [Amphetamine](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12) β Keep-awake app.  
- [AnyBurn](https://www.anyburn.com/) β Disc burning, imaging, and bootable USB drive creation.  
- [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com) β Remote Desktop.    
- [balenaEtcher](https://etcher.balena.io/) β Flash OS images to SD cards and USB drives, safely and easily.   
- [btop](https://github.com/aristocratos/btop) β Resources monitor.   
- [CleanMyMac X](https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac-x) β Optimisation tools for Mac.  
- [CPU-X](https://github.com/TheTumultuousUnicornOfDarkness/CPU-X) β Gathers information on main computer components.  
- [CPU-Z](https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html) β Gathers information on main computer components.  
- [CrystalDiskInfo](https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/) β A utility that monitors and displays the health of your hard drive, including basic information, S.M.A.R.T. values, and disk temperature.  
- [File Juggler](https://www.filejuggler.com/) β Automatically renamed, moved and deleted files based on rules.  
- [GParted](https://gparted.org/) β Partition editor, graphical front-end for GNU Parted.  
- [Hidden bar](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden) β Utility that helps hide menu bar icons.  
- [HWInfo](https://www.hwinfo.com/) β A comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that offers an extensive range of features.  
- [K3b](https://github.com/KDE/k3b) β CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning and ripping application.  
- [LocalSend](https://github.com/localsend/localsend) β Cross-platform alternative to AirDrop    
- [MKV Tag Editor](https://www.3delite.hu/Object%20Pascal%20Developer%20Resources/MKVTagEditor.html#help) β A tool designed to edit metadata for MKV, MKA, MK3D, and WEBM files.  
- [NordPass](https://nordpass.com/) β Password manager.
- [OnyX](https://titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html) β Multifunction utility.  
- [OpenRGB](https://openrgb.org/) β RGB Sync with multiple brand support.    
- [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/) β BitTorrent client.    
- [QDirStat](https://github.com/shundhammer/qdirstat) β Graphical disk usage analyzer.   
- [QDiskInfo](https://github.com/edisionnano/QDiskInfo) β A utility that monitors and displays the health of your hard drive, including basic information, S.M.A.R.T. values, and disk temperature.  
- [Rufus](https://rufus.ie) β A utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives.  
- [RustDesk](https://rustdesk.com/) β Remote Desktop.    
-  [ShareX](https://getsharex.com/) β Screenshot and screencast software.   [^sharex]
- [Shottr](https://shottr.cc/) β Screenshot tool.  
- [SignalRGB](https://signalrgb.com/) β RGB Sync with multiple brand support.  
- [Stow](https://www.gnu.org/software/stow/) β Symlink farm manager.  
- [strace](https://strace.io/) β diagnostic, debugging and instructional userspace utility for Linux.  
- [System Color Picker](https://github.com/sindresorhus/System-Color-Picker) β Color picker tool.  
- [The Unarchiver](https://theunarchiver.com/) β Unarchive tool.  
- [TopNotch](https://topnotch.app/) β Hides MacBook top notch.  
- [Ventoy](https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html) β Used for creating bootable USB media storage devices   
- [VMWare Workstation Pro](https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion) β Desktop hypervisor for local virtualization of virtual machines.    [^VMWare]
-  [Windhawk](https://windhawk.net/) β Customization for Windows programs.   [^Windhawk]
- [WinDirStat](https://windirstat.net/) β Graphical disk usage analyzer.  
- [YaTQA](https://yat.qa/) β Tool for managing TeamSpeak 3 servers and instances.  
[^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) for the past 5 years but this repo isn't being supported anymore. I'd recommended [XBackBone](https://xbackbone.app/) as a alternative, I will be migrating over.
[^VMWare]: See my VMWare install guide [here](https://github.com/SenkaWolf/Software-List/blob/main/docs/VMWARE-INSTALL-GUIDE.md).
[^Windhawk]: See my list of mods and config [here](https://github.com/SenkaWolf/Software-List/blob/main/docs/WINDHAWK-MY-SETUP.md).
#### Video
- [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/) β Suite of libraries and programs for handling video, audio, and other multimedia files and streams.    
- [Kooha](https://github.com/SeaDve/Kooha) β Simple screen recorder.  
- [Medal.tv](https://medal.tv/) β Record, edit, and share gaming clips platform.  
-  [NVIDIA ShadowPlay](https://www.nvidia.com/en-me/software/nvidia-app/www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/geforce-experience/shadowplay/) β Hardware-accelerated screen recording utility available as part of Nvidia's GeForce Experience and Nvidia App softwares for GeForce GPUs. 
- [Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)](https://obsproject.com/) β Video recording and live streaming software.    
- [Sony Vegas Pro](https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-pro/) β Video editor.  
- [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) β Multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.    
#### Web Browser
- [Brave](https://brave.com) β Fast, secure, and privacy-focused Chromium browser that blocks ads and trackers, and offers a built-in VPN, AI assistant, and search engine.    
- [Orion](https://orionbrowser.com/) β WebKit engine powered browser focused on speed, privacy, and customisation.  
- [Ungoogled Chromium](https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium) β Chromium browser with a lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency.   
-  [Zen Browser](https://zen-browser.app/) β Open-source fork of Mozilla Firefox, with its main focus being privacy and customizability.    
## 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/) β 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/) β Blocks against advertising on Facebook, Youtube and more plus pop-ups.  
- [Augmented Steam](https://augmentedsteam.com/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/augmented-steam/dnhpnfgdlenaccegplpojghhmaamnnfp)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/augmented-steam/) β By IsThereAnyDeal provids helpful information on prices and sales on Steams website.  
- [Chrome Mask](https://github.com/denschub/chrome-mask) - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/chrome-mask/) β A one-click toggle to spoof as Chrome in Firefox.  
- [ClearURLs](https://github.com/ClearURLs/Addon) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clearurls/lckanjgmijmafbedllaakclkaicjfmnk)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/clearurls/) β Automatically remove tracking elements from URLs.  
- [NordPass](https://nordpass.com/download/chrome/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nordpass%C2%AE-password-manage/eiaeiblijfjekdanodkjadfinkhbfgcd)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/nordpass-password-management/) β Use NordPass within your web browser.  
- [NordVPN](https://nordvpn.com/features/proxy-extension/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/vpn-for-chrome-nordvpn-pr/fjoaledfpmneenckfbpdfhkmimnjocfa)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/nordvpn-proxy-extension/) β VPN proxy extension for your web browser.  
- [Privacy Badger](https://privacybadger.org/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/privacy-badger17/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=search) β Stops advertisers and other third-party trackers.  
- [SimpleLogin](https://simplelogin.io/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/simplelogin-by-proton-sec/dphilobhebphkdjbpfohgikllaljmgbn)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/simplelogin/?utm_source=addons.mozilla.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=search) β Create and manage email aliases.  
- [SponsorBlock for YouTube](https://sponsor.ajay.app/) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/sponsorblock-for-youtube/mnjggcdmjocbbbhaepdhchncahnbgone)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/sponsorblock/) β Used for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos.  
- [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/steamdb/kdbmhfkmnlmbkgbabkdealhhbfhlmmon)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/steam-database/) β Adds SteamDB links and new features on the Steam store.  
- [Stylus](https://add0n.com/stylus.html) - [Chromium](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/stylus/clngdbkpkpeebahjckkjfobafhncgmne?pli=1)/[Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/styl-us/) β Redesign your favorite websites by changing the colour scheme.  
[^2fas]: 2FAS requires the mobile app to pair with extension.
## Guides
- [Beginner Exploring Linux](https://github.com/SenkaWolf/Beginner-Exploring-Linux) 
- [How To Setup Windows 11 PC Without Microsoft Account](/docs/WINDOWS-SETUP-WITHOUT-MICROSOFT-ACCOUNT.md) 
- [How to make a automated Windows install ISO](/docs/AUTOMATED-WINDOWS-INSTALL.md) 
- [Show Hidden Files](/docs/WINDOWS-SHOW-HIDDEN-FILES.md) 
- [XBackBone Config & Setup](/docs/XBACKBONE-MY-CONFIG-SETTINGS.md)
- [Windhawk Setup](/docs/WINDHAWK-MY-SETUP.md) 
## Miscellaneous
- [netboot.xyz](https://netboot.xyz/) β Web-based tool that lets you boot into different operating systems using PXE.
- [privacytools.io](https://www.privacytools.io/) β Recommended reading for online privacy.
- [ProtonDB](https://www.protondb.com) β Check games compatibility on Linux. 
- [Recorded Future Triage](https://tria.ge/) β Analyse malware samples free using a state-of-theβart malware analysis sandbox.
- [schneegans.de Unattend Generator](https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/) β A service which helps generate a `unattend.xml` or `autounattend.xml` file to perform unattended installations of both Windows 10 and Windows 11.  [^automated-windows-install]
- [VirusTotal.com](https://www.virustotal.com) β Analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches.
[^automated-windows-install]: [Here](https://github.com/SenkaWolf/Software-List/blob/main/docs/AUTOMATED-WINDOWS-INSTALL.md) is my guide on how to setup a unattended install of Windows.
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