all free and available for windows.

• FreeCam: screen recorder
• Krita: free drawing/painting software
• MPC-BE: great video player with support multiple audio tracks, subtitles, etc.
• Notion: amazing note-taking tool, i use it for uni
• Plex / Plex Media Server: stream video files on your pc from any other device (including TV!)
• ScreenToGif: record your screen and easily turn it into a gif
• TeamViewer: remotely control your own or a friend's pc
• Voicemeter: audio mixer, makes it possible to connext 2 bluetooth earbuds/headphones to one device at the same time
• VSCode: the best editor for coding

files:

• Bulk Rename Utility: quickly change multiple file/folder names at once
• Calibre: e-book manager
• FreeFileSync: great tool for backups (it automatically detects differences between two folders and only updates what is necessary)
• HandBrake: convert video files (file type, quality, etc)
• TreeSize Free: quickly see which folders/files on your pc take up the most space

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Firefox Add-ons:

• FireShot: take a screenshot of a full webpage
• G-Translate on Right Click: adds a 'translate with google translate' option to the right-click menu
• Greasemonkey: makes it possible to use userscripts
• Stylus: makes it possible to use userstyles. (Note: there is a similar extension called Stylish that you should not use because of privacy concerns!)
• Tab for a Cause: raise money for charity every time you open a tab - for free
• Tabby Cat: a cute cat for your 'new tab' screen
• YouTube Video and Audio Downloader: what is says on the tin

Apps:

• AppUp: tells you how time you've spent using certain apps
• AutoDesk Sketchbook: best drawing app
• Brave Browser: great, secure browser; good for streaming sites
• Bring: shopping list app with great features such as autmatic icons, reordering of categories, and syncing with others
• PureWriter: my favorite writing app
• Remini: make low-quality pictures higher-quality
• Smart AudioBook Player: the best player for audiobooks you have stored as files, has many features
• StayFree: the best app to set yourself time limits for scrolling, focus mode, and more
• Unpluq: blocks all tiktoks, youtube shorts, and instagram reels
• Via Browser: great minimalistic browser
• Zedge: great app to find custom ringtones and notification sounds (e.g. from movies, games, etc)