Software
OS / Base
Description
Atom
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Light weight feature rich text editor.
Veracrypt
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Security software to encrypt and protect personal and confidential files.
Goldendict
Multi (Win/Lnx)
One the best dictionary application. It can be loaded with dictionary files for complete offline use.
Teamviewer
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Remote viewer similar to remote desktop or vnc to connect to non-public (home systems) from anywhere.
Calibre
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
e-book management software. Can also convert books to various formats.
XMind
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Free mind mapping software.
Wireshark
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
The best packet sniffing and analysis tool.
QtCreator
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Software for developing both command line and GUI applications.
Bleachbit
Multi (Win/Lnx)
Utility to clean the system. Removes all unnecessary files, unrequired language files, logs, application temp files.
7-zip
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Best compression codec and software.
Keepnote
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Cross platform note taking application.
Workrave
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
A program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
LibreOffice
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
A free office suite that includes a word processor, presentation creator and spreadsheet program.
yEd
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
A tool to create various diagrams quickly.
f.lux
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day.
GIMP
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
Cross-platform image editor.
KeePass
Multi (Win/Lnx/Mac)
A good password manager.
mRemoteNG
Windows
Utility for connecting to SSH/RDP/VNC/Citrix ICA/HTTPS Servers.
Leafpad
Linux
A very light weight text editor similar to notepad.
Notepad++
Windows
Text editor with syntax highlighting and support for large files.
Playonlinux
Linux
Wrapper on wine along with an easy menu to select a number of windows based software for installation on Linux.
WineBottler
Mac
Wrapper on wine with pre-packaged applications for Mac. Can also be used to package applications for Mac.