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Notes/Wiki/Markdown

  • Notion [Cross platform]
    Personal/Team wiki
  • The Journal [Windows]
    Journalling/diary application (works well with Wine for cross-platform support too)
  • GitBook [Cross platform/Web]
  • Marked 2 [macOS]
    Markdown Viewer
  • Typora [macOS]
    Markdown editor
  • CotEditor [macOS]
    TextEdit alternative

System Tools

Antivirus

Audio/Sound

  • VoiceMeeter [Windows]
    Virtual audio cables, mixer panels, etc.
  • SoundVolumeView [Windows]
    Fine-grained audio control and insight.

Encryption

Lights

  • OpenRGB
    turn offControl the colors of your gaming PC lights from Linux

KVM/Multisystem Control

Statusbar/Tray

  • Next Meeting [macOS]
    Calendar statusbar app.
  • BitBar [macOS]
    Scripts/plugins that output to the menubar

Scripting/Automation

Screenshot/Recording

Search

  • Everything [Windows]
    Locate files and folders by name instantly
  • fzf [linux]
    Powerful search engine that can be integrated into your workflow in useful ways. The vim and bash integrations are particularly useful

Window/Desktop Management

  • Magnet [macOS]
    Window Manager

All of the above

  • Power Toys
    The new Windows 10 ones of course 😃
  • Alfred [macOS]
    Launch, search, and automate
  • gsudo [Windows]
    sudo for Windows command-line

File Management

  • Link Shell Extension [Windows]
    Shell extension that lets you easily create symbolic links and junction points on NTFS by dragging and dropping.

Just Cool Apps

  • Seek by iNaturalist [iOS/Android]
    Identify plants and animals around you; "Pokemon Go for real nature"

VR Games

Non-extensive list of VR games you might want to try if you get a headset (make sure to verify compatibility of each title with your particular headset before purchasing!)