This post contains a list of useful software I use, along with download links. Expand the toggles to see more information about a specific piece of software.
Productivity
Link: http://blog.bahraniapps.com/gifcam/#download
- Incredibly lightweight
- Basic Editing features
- Super fast framerate presets/customisation
- Quickly draw selection with Ctrl +D (requires window focus, not global shortcut)
- Consider ShareX as an alternative if you need a more complete solution
Link: https://todoist.com/downloads
- Basically a fancy to-do list
- Calendar View
- Works with Alexa/Siri
- Tagging/Reminders
- Kanban-style project boards (also offered by Notion)
- Set task priorities
- Timestamps recognised in your task title
- Two-way calendar sync
Link: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys
Main features I use are "Colour Picker" and "Fancyzones
FancyZones
- Improved version of the Windows Snap feature for managing multiple windows.
- Create seperate layout preferences for different monitors
Colour Picker
- Ctrl + Win + C to turn your mouse into a global colour picker that copies the hex value directly to your clipboard
Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/alexa/9n12z3cctcnz
- Full use of a virtual Alexa device
- Syncs with timers, notifications, doorbell alerts, etc
- Control Smart lighting
- Send announcements + call requests to any existing alexa devices
Link: https://www.sublimetext.com/3
- Super lightweight
- Suport for portable edition
- Code styling support for all major coding/markup languages
- Vast amounts of custom plugins
Link: https://edge.elgato.com/egc/windows/sd/Stream_Deck_4.9.4.13228.msi
- Don't be fooled by the name, this lil USB device is the perfect macro hub
- Smart lighting control
- Music control
- Global time for different regions (good for those working remotely across countries)
- Open URLs
- Stock prices
- Shit loads of other integrations
- Decent API, I hardcoded a "producitivty" mode that toggles access to social media sites
Repository for the plugin I made: https://github.com/LiamSorta/Productivity-Toggle-Plugin
Very messy, not commented, no setup instructions, sorry!
Link: https://www.tc-helicon.com/product.html?modelCode=P0CQK
- Support for XLR microphones
- Preamp + Interface in one package (cheaper AND better)
- Control different audio streams with sliders, this box has changed my life
Creative
Link: https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download (Hub recommended)
- Sick game engine, you already know 😎
Link: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/
- Download the community version
- Rider is better tbh (https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/) but costs £££
Link: https://desktop.github.com/
- You'll still need the CLI for some things, but 99% of the time the desktop client is just a much better experience imo
Link: https://obsproject.com/download
- Not worth paying for Xplit
- Actually installs 64 bit by default 🎉
Link: https://www.audacityteam.org/
- Quickly record/edit audio
- The patent on the MP3 format expired in 2017, so no need to hook up the libraries yourself anymore 🎉
Link: https://edge.elgato.com/egc/windows/spotlight/1.7.4/4KCaptureUtility_1.7.4.4808_x64.msi
- If you have a Canon camera, there is a free utility that doesn't require a capture card, slightly lower fidelity but still really good: https://www.canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-webcam-utility/
Link: https://edge.elgato.com/egc/windows/eccw/1.1/ControlCenter_1.1.4.792_x64.msi
- Control for keylights
Casual
Link: https://line.me/en/
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