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Telegram Landing Page
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Telegram

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.
Pricing:
- Open Source
I use Telegram Messenger for more than just messaging. It is how I transfer files between my devices and phone, along with backups.

#Communication #Messaging #Instant Messaging 128 social mentions
Parsec Landing Page

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Parsec

Streams games locally or over the internet

RetroArch, Steam, Epic, and GOG are installed for games. I also use Parsec to connect to my desktop when I need more horsepower.

#Game Streaming #Games #Cloud Computing 366 social mentions
NixOS Landing Page
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NixOS

25 Jun 2014 . All software components in NixOS are installed using the Nix package manager. Packages in Nix are defined using the nix language to create nix expressions.
Pricing:
- Open Source
I’m currently playing around with adding the Nix package manager. It offers more up to date packages and I really like how it works.

#Front End Package Manager #Package Manager #Linux Tools 246 social mentions
Google Chrome Landing Page

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Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a fast, secure, and free web browser, built for the modern web. Give it a try on your desktop today.

Windows comes with Edge installed, but I also install Google Chrome, Brave, and Firefox. Each browser has synced turned on, so I don’t have to install my favorite extensions. I jump between browsers pretty regularly, and barely have a favorite for any length of time.

#Web Browsers #Web Development Tools #Web Tools 13 social mentions
ShareX Landing Page
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ShareX

ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen...
Pricing:
- Open Source
For screenshots I use Greenshot. I also like a good clipboard manager, so the Ditto clipboard manager is installed. I want to like ShareX for screenshots, but I haven’t had a chance to get comfortable with it.

#Screenshots #Screenshot Annotation #Image Annotation 271 social mentions
Greenshot Landing Page
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Greenshot

Greenshot is a free and open source screenshot tool that allows annotation and highlighting using the built-in image editor.
Pricing:
- Open Source
For screenshots I use Greenshot. I also like a good clipboard manager, so the Ditto clipboard manager is installed. I want to like ShareX for screenshots, but I haven’t had a chance to get comfortable with it.

#Screenshot Annotation #Screenshots #Image Annotation 116 social mentions
espanso Landing Page
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espanso

An Open Source, Cross-platform Text Expander on steroids
Pricing:
- Open Source
Finally, the utility I can’t live without, espanso, a cross platform text expander. I don’t know why it isn’t talked about more, but it is great!

#Writing Tools #Personal Productivity #Automation 96 social mentions
Ditto Landing Page
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Ditto

Easy to use interface; Search and paste previous copy entries; Keep multiple computer's clipboards in sync; Data is encrypted when sent over the network; Accessed from tray icon or global hot key; Select entry by double click, enter key or drag drop…
Pricing:
- Open Source
For screenshots I use Greenshot. I also like a good clipboard manager, so the Ditto clipboard manager is installed. I want to like ShareX for screenshots, but I haven’t had a chance to get comfortable with it.

#Note Taking #Bookmarks #Clipboard Manager 60 social mentions
Brave Landing Page
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Brave

Fast and secure, ad and tracker blocking browser.
Pricing:
- Open Source
Windows comes with Edge installed, but I also install Google Chrome, Brave, and Firefox. Each browser has synced turned on, so I don’t have to install my favorite extensions. I jump between browsers pretty regularly, and barely have a favorite for any length of time.

#Web Browsers #Web Development Tools #Web Tools 577 social mentions