Favorites

Table of contents

Websites

Apps

must have:

• Tailscale

• ExpressVPN

• F.Lux

• LuLu

• ReiKey

• Espanso - My favorite text-expander, privacy focused.

• Permanent Eraser - drag-and-drop permanent file eraser.

• Rectangle - Win-style windows resizer for mac.

• ImageOptim - Drag-and-drop image resizer, works with most image types, many different algorithms.

Apps

• Cursor - Code IDE partnered with OpenAI with chat and code generation

• IINA: A modern media player for macOS that supports a wide range of video and audio formats and provides advanced playback features.

• Calibre: An ebook management tool for organizing, converting, and reading ebooks on multiple platforms.

• Cakebrew: A GUI client for Homebrew package manager on macOS that allows users to manage and install packages using a graphical interface.

• Bear: A note-taking app for macOS and iOS with a simple and intuitive interface, support for Markdown formatting, and cross-device syncing.

• balenaEtcher: An open-source utility for flashing disk images to USB drives and SD cards for use in embedded systems and IoT devices.

• App Cleaner: An uninstaller for macOS that allows users to completely remove unwanted applications and their associated files from their system.

• iTerm

• Macs Fan Control

• Meld: A visual diff and merge tool for files and directories.

• MikTeX Console: A typesetting system that allows users to generate high-quality documents with mathematical and scientific content.

• OpenEmu: An open-source video game emulator that allows users to play classic games from various platforms on their computer.

• Processing: A programming language and development environment for artists, designers, and educators to create visual and interactive art and design projects.

• Rectangle: A window management tool for macOS that allows users to easily resize and move windows using keyboard shortcuts.

• SampleBrain: A software tool for organizing and managing digital samples and sound files.

• Shapr3D: A professional 3D modeling software designed for iPad and Apple Pencil, allowing users to create and edit 3D models with precision and ease.

• SoulSeekQt: A peer-to-peer file-sharing program that focuses on sharing music files and creating a community of music enthusiasts.

• Tailscale: A virtual private network (VPN) solution for secure remote access and network connectivity.

• TeraCopy: A file copy and transfer utility that provides faster and more reliable file transfers than the default Windows file transfer tool.

• Parsec: Remote Desktop

• VSCodium: A free and open-source version of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor without the proprietary features and telemetry.

Backup Software

• Jottacloud - Unlimited storage, hosted in Norway, GDPR compliant privacy focused cloud storage.

Browser Addons

• Consent-o-matic - Gets rid of those pesky 'accept cookies' windows automatically
• U-Block origin - After trying all the different ad blockers, I like this one the best

CLI

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File Manager

• Path Finder
• Ranger (CLI)  
• Forklift

### Word Processing

• Marktext
• VimR
• MacDown
• Zettlr
• LaTex
• MikTex
• Zettlr: A markdown editor designed for academics and researchers that allows users to write, organize, and cite research papers and documents.

### Cheatsheets

• Vim Cheatsheet

Network Tools

• NextDNS
• UnRaid

Programming

Python Libraries

• NeuralProphet

Tech

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