This page provides a curated selection of essential software and trusted online resources designed to support a wide range of technical and operational needs. Whether for day-to-day tasks or specialised requirements, you'll find this collection a valuable reference.
To view websites and web pages on the Internet, you need a web browser and there are many different browsers each with different features. Visit the Wikipedia page for more information about web browsers and their history.
The browsers listed below are widely used, reliable, and regularly updated to support the latest web standards and security protocols. Choosing a modern browser ensures compatibility with current websites, improved performance, and enhanced protection against online threats.
Brave Vivaldi Firefox Opera Opera GX Chrome Tor Browser
This section features a selection of internet-related software designed to enhance connectivity, communication, and online functionality.
Thunderbird (Email) Betterbird (Email) FileZilla (FTP)
There are many search engines on the Internet. This section includes links to a few search engines used for accessing information across the web. A reliable search engine is essential for efficient research, accurate results, and secure browsing. Each option listed here offers its own set of features, privacy controls, and indexing capabilities to suit a variety of preferences and needs.
Duck Duck Go Google Bing Yahoo Qwant WebCrawler Yandex Dogpile Ecosia Infospace Startpage Excite Info Lycos Brave Search AOL LookSmart
This section includes links to productivity software aimed at improving efficiency, organisation, and day-to-day workflow. Selected for their performance, usability, and compatibility across platforms, the software listed here is suitable for both individual and team use in professional and personal environments.
LibreOffice Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Okular (PDF) KeePassXC (Password Manager) Calibre (E-Books)
This section offers a curated list of multimedia software for handling audio, video, and image-related tasks. Whether it's editing, playback, conversion, or creation, these tools provide the functionality needed to work with a wide range of media formats. Each application has been selected for its reliability, feature set, and usability, making them suitable for both casual use and more advanced multimedia projects.
GIMP (Graphics) Krita (Graphics) Pencil2D Animation Blender (3D) VLC (Media Player) Audacious (Media Player) Audacity (Edit Audio) Kdenlive (Video Editing) HandBrake (Convert Video)
This section highlights essential software for Android phones, focusing on privacy, security, and open-source alternatives to mainstream apps. These tools offer greater control over your device, improved data protection, and access to trusted applications outside of the standard app ecosystem. Each item has been selected for its strong reputation within the Android and open-source communities, making them ideal for users who prioritise transparency, security, and digital independence.
Graphene OS Signal (Messenger) F-Droid (Apps) Aegis Authenticator (2FA)
Most people know about Microsoft Windows and Apple Macs. But these are not the only operating systems. There are many based on GNU/Linux and most of these are available for free.
This section provides links to well-established GNU/Linux operating systems suitable for a range of users, from beginners to advanced professionals. Known for their stability, security, and open-source nature, GNU/Linux distributions offer powerful alternatives to commercial operating systems.
MX Linux Linux Mint Debian CachyOS Ubuntu Kubuntu Xubuntu KDE Neon Fedora Zorin OS Arch Linux Manjaro openSUSE Garuda Linux AlmaLinux Kali Linux Rocky Linux Lubuntu Puppy Linux
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