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Best Free Softwares for Windows
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I had some shady stuff happening when trying to use shareit! For LAN only I use duckto. (Doesn't work across internet though) Dukto It's amazing simple and FAST! Just not maintained anymore. But still works fine on Win10 1909 64 bit!
- Jul 2, 2014
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*Anti-malware - Replaced Zemana Antimalware with Emsisoft Emergency Kit (Jun 11 2020)
*Archiver- Replaced Bandizip with 7-zip (Apr 26 2020)
Bandizip was great, however it started showing ads on it's interface. Hence I made the switch to 7zip
*Archiver- Replaced Bandizip with 7-zip (Apr 26 2020)
Bandizip was great, however it started showing ads on it's interface. Hence I made the switch to 7zip
Some suggestions for the following; Pick and mix, options for other OSes.
| Software Type | New Suggestion | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Blocker | Adguard DNS | Universal / Apps / Router |
| Calendar | Outlook Calendar | Microsoft account required |
| Desktop Search | Voidtools' Search Everything | Windows only |
| Device File Transfer | AirDrop | macOS and iOS only |
| File Manager | Files UWP Preview | Windows 10 only |
| Music Manager | Spotify Free | Universal / Apps / Optional subscription. Spotify account required. Exceptions where not available on certain regions. |
| Office Suite | Google Docs (Offline), Pages/Sheets (Apple) | Google account required. Apple iCloud and compatible devices required. |
| Video Chat | Skype, FaceTime (Apple), WhatsApp Video (Facebook) | Microsoft account required for Skype. Apple iCloud and compatible devices required. Registered mobile number required. |
| Video Recording / Streaming | Xbox Game Bar (Screen Recording) | Windows 10 only. |
| Anti-Telemetry | Windows Privacy Dashboard (WPD) | Windows 10 only. Easier to use than ShutUp10. |
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Any idea, what are the limitations of the free version? It is much better than ODIO it is updated for one. EDIT: I see, it has the limited number of stations.
This is like an updated OBS (I had some issues with it), it seems to give a better quality for people like me, who do not know, how to setup anything.
Streamlabs | #1 free set of tools for live streamers and gamers
The most popular streaming platform for Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Cloud-based and used by 70% of Twitch. Grow with Streamlabs Desktop, alerts, 1000+ overlays, analytics, chatbot, tipping, merch and more.
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A few more features. I prefer 7-zip myself, but some might like it.
PeaZip free archiver utility, open extract RAR TAR ZIP files
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- Jan 16, 2017
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I've been using this tool recently for subtitles: Subtitle Edit
It has lots of features but I only use very few. Removing hearing impaired texts, syncing and fixing time with several methods and auto break features have been very useful.
It has lots of features but I only use very few. Removing hearing impaired texts, syncing and fixing time with several methods and auto break features have been very useful.
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- Jan 29, 2017
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Can't hurt to try. Very nice IMO. I also use SMPlayer... primarily as it supports casting.
- Jan 14, 2015
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A good alternative if you will is MPC-BE which I have for awhile now finally moving away from SMPlayer (on windows)
In the past i use VLC for a very long time, but with the upcoming problems and security bugs i switch to MPC-HC but because of development stop, i switch to MPC-BE.
Today i use Windows internal Video app (AppContainer!)
- Jul 2, 2014
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*IM Client - Replaced Pidgin with All-in-One Messenger (Sep 24 2020)
Pidgin feels dated right now.
Pidgin feels dated right now.
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- Jul 2, 2014
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Would like to know your impression and experience on how it compares against Subtitle Workshop, Jubler, Subtitle creator, OpenSubtitle Editor, Subtitle Magic, AegisSub, DivXLand Media Subtitler if you have used any of them.
- Jul 2, 2014
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Any idea, what are the limitations of the free version? It is much better than ODIO it is updated for one. EDIT: I see, it has the limited number of stations.
This is like an updated OBS (I had some issues with it), it seems to give a better quality for people like me, who do not know, how to setup anything.
Streamlabs | #1 free set of tools for live streamers and gamers
The most popular streaming platform for Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Cloud-based and used by 70% of Twitch. Grow with Streamlabs Desktop, alerts, 1000+ overlays, analytics, chatbot, tipping, merch and more.
A few more features. I prefer 7-zip myself, but some might like it.
PeaZip free archiver utility, open extract RAR TAR ZIP files
www.peazip.org
Streamlabs looks really good.
Peazip has slower extraction and compression speed compared to Bandizip & 7zip from my testing.
I don't use an internet radio player nowadays, so do let me know which one looks best from your side.
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- Jan 16, 2017
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Man you know about a lot of these kind of software
I have only used Aegisub from what you mentioned which didn't have option to remove hearing impaired text.
But I have to tell, I use Subtitle Edit for only some basic purposes like I mentioned above. I'm not a right person for the knowledge of these tools extensively. I'll test them out to see how they fit my purposes however.
There's something I want to ask since you seem knowledgeable in various kinds of tools. Do you know any good GUI based tool to batch remux videos from .ts and .avi files to .mp4? I know mkvtoolnix but it can only remux to .mkv format and not to .mp4. ffmpeg doesn't have GUI. Avidemux can only do 1 at a time.
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Man you know about a lot of these kind of software
I have only used Aegisub from what you mentioned which didn't have option to remove hearing impaired text.
But I have to tell, I use Subtitle Edit for only some basic purposes like I mentioned above. I'm not a right person for the knowledge of these tools extensively. I'll test them out to see how they fit my purposes however.
There's something I want to ask since you seem knowledgeable in various kinds of tools. Do you know any good GUI based tool to batch remux videos from .ts and .avi files to .mp4? I know mkvtoolnix but it can only remux to .mkv format and not to .mp4. ffmpeg doesn't have GUI. Avidemux can only do 1 at a time.
As an editor at Gizmo's Freeware, I normally test a lot of free software's if it's in my area of interest for review purposes.
As for your request, you can try XMediaRecode, it's free and portable and one of the best free audio video converters i have had the pleasure of using. I've listed the same in my initial post. Not sure if it works as intended for you, because I haven't used any conversion utilities for a while.
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- Jan 16, 2017
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll try this software.
Edit: It was what I was looking for. Thanks.
I also tested out the subtitle software you listed and I still prefer Subtitle Edit over them but again since I'm not a professional take my decision with a grain of salt on this
I couldn't find Subtitle Magic software however and the ones shown in Google didn't look like the correct ones.
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- Jan 26, 2020
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Hourglass - The simple countdown timer for Windows
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.
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SnapTimer - Free Windows Countdown Timer
A simple, free, open source, portable countdown timer for Windows.
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- Jun 26, 2020
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I prefer Franz, but the free version just let you have 3 applications, hits enough for me: messenger, WhatsApp and tweeter.
- Jul 2, 2014
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That limitation was the reason why AIO Messenger got the spot. I liked Franz too.
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