Xirup

What open source programs do you recommend for Windows? (Windows exclusive or not)

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/3638469

What open source programs do you recommend for Windows? (Windows exclusive or not) - Divisions by zero

I am and all my life have been a Linux user, I have nothing against Windows or MacOS, I just like Linux, and lately I have been experimenting with Windows in a virtual machine and I don’t really know much open source software there apart from the one that is cross-platform. like Firefox or Joplin. At the moment I know: Flow Launcher [https://www.flowlauncher.com/]: It’s a typical rofi style launcher, although I’m not a TWM user I like to just press super and type the first letters of the program I’m looking for to open it. Lively Wallpaper [https://www.rocksdanister.com/lively/]: A program to have animated wallpapers, in the style of Wallpaper Engine.

Sep 8, 2023 at 7:43pmWeb
Show threadjevans ⁂Sep 8, 2023

BloatyNosy

Universal Debloater and PC Manager for the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS (Windows 11)

github.com/builtbybel/BloatyNosy

sleek

an open-source (FOSS) todo manager based on the todo.txt syntax

github.com/ransome1/sleek

WinDirStat

a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool for various versions of Microsoft Windows

github.com/windirstat/windirstat

MacType

Better font rendering for Windows

github.com/snowie2000/mactype

GitHub - builtbybel/BloatyNosy: Experience Windows 11 in your way!

Experience Windows 11 in your way! Contribute to builtbybel/BloatyNosy development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Show threadVelociCatTurdSep 8, 2023
In my experience, windirstat is inferior to other similar software. It’s mostly fine but it can be very, very slow to get you results. Though honestly I don’t know if the alternatives like space sniffer or Wiztree are open source.
Show threadjevans ⁂Sep 8, 2023
They’re both closed source.
Show threadKlaymoreSep 8, 2023
FileLight from KDE also works on Windows
Show threadPantherinaSep 8, 2023
I dont get mactype there simply is no explanation what it does?
Show threadjevans ⁂Sep 8, 2023

Yeah, the documentation is very sparse. I think it was originally all in Simplified Chinese, but some things have been translated to English. Basically it gives you tools to fix subpixel font rendering issues on windows. Using a rotated monitor? An OLED monitor? A TV? All of these are examples of screens that don’t have standard subpixel layouts, so fonts tend to have weird color fringing as a result. MacType allows for a lot of tweaks to how fonts are rendered, but I tend to just switch to grayscale rendering, which works well.

This reddit thread walks through the process with some specific configs and they have pictures to show how it changes things.

reddit.com/…/better_text_rendering_for_oled_displ…

Better Text Rendering for OLED displays (Getting rid of ClearType)

Posted in r/OLED_Gaming by u/thedemons0 • 100 points and 38 comments

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Show threadaRubesSep 8, 2023
@[email protected]


🪟Windows only:
QuickLook
clavier-plus
Cryptsync
Notepad3
shareX
PhotoDemon
eartrumpet
ImageGlass
MSEdge Redirect


🪟+​​ Also on Linux:
Copyq
SMPlayer
Strawberry

#WinFOSS
GitHub - QL-Win/QuickLook: Bring macOS “Quick Look” feature to Windows

Bring macOS “Quick Look” feature to Windows. Contribute to QL-Win/QuickLook development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Show threadPantherinaSep 8, 2023
For Edge it helps using BCU and then also removing the exe using a good OS like Linux and pluggin in the drive.
Show threadCamSep 8, 2023
Privatezilla: Harden your Windows privacy and security
GitHub - builtbybel/privatezilla: 👀👮🐢🔥Performs a privacy & security check of Windows 10

👀👮🐢🔥Performs a privacy & security check of Windows 10 - GitHub - builtbybel/privatezilla: 👀👮🐢🔥Performs a privacy & security check of Windows 10

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Show threadAccurstDemonSep 8, 2023
FreeFileSync a FOSS backup and folder synchronizer, a must have.
FreeFileSync

Download FreeFileSync 14.9. FreeFileSync is a free open source data backup software that helps you synchronize files and folders on Windows, Linux and macOS.

FreeFileSync.org
Show threadNixSep 9, 2023
Is this different than syncthing in an important ways?
Show threadAccurstDemonSep 9, 2023

Yes, Syncthing needs 2 diferents devices to sync, FreeFileSync syncronize whatever you want within 1 device, for example between 2 Disks or from a network disk to your computer disk.

Syncthing works great if therese 2 devices on, and connected to a LAN or Internet, and FreeFileSync is totally disconected from the internet and only needs 1 device on (the one that execute it)

Show threadNixSep 9, 2023
Oh nice thats really useful ill try it thanks
Show threadmo_ztt ✅Sep 8, 2023
Disclaimer, haven’t used Windows in years, but back in the day when I did, I swore by cygwin to give me a sane environment to interact in. That and Firefox + GIMP + Libreoffice usually gave me a pretty happy day to day interaction.
Cygwin

Show thread520Sep 8, 2023
Nowadays I would swap out cygwin for WSL; the latter gives you a full Linux environment.
Show threadklangcolaSep 9, 2023
Git Bash also works quite well without WSL (but I think it just uses Cygwin under the hood)
Show thread520Sep 9, 2023
Bash also has a native Windows port these days, but it is far from a full powix environment.
Show threadd3Xt3rSep 8, 2023

Xoblite: Blackbox/Fluxbox-style WM/shell for Windows.

Open Shell: Brings back the classic start menu and other classic Explorer.exe features

Notepad2e: A lightweight and portable alternative to Notepad++

AutoHotkey: Probably the best GUI automation tool out there, this is the tool that I miss the most in the Linux world.

Documentation - xoblite / Blackbox for Windows

xoblite

Show threadperegusSep 9, 2023

Notepad2e: A lightweight and portable alternative to Notepad++ Nice! Why do you prefer it at Notepad++?

Show threadd3Xt3rSep 9, 2023

Because it’s lightweight and portable. :)

Notepad2e is just a small exe file which doesn’t require installation. This allows me to run it on my work PC or random work VMs without filling out any paperwork. And on my personal machines, I can replace the OG Notepad with this by renaming notepad.exe in the Windows folder, so when I press Win+R -> and type “notepad”, it fires up Notepad2e. It launches just as quickly as the original Notepad, and doesn’t use much RAM either, and provides most of the features that I’d commonly use in Notepad++, such as text transformations, syntax highlighting, large file support and live monitoring (which makes is handy for viewing logs). With this, I don’t really have a need for Notepad++ - if I want more features, say I’m working on a proper coding project or something, I’d use a proper IDE like VSCode, but otherwise, Notepad2e satisfies most of my text editing needs.

Show threadperegusSep 10, 2023
I like your point of view! Thanks!
Show threadklangcolaSep 9, 2023
There’s also Kate, the KDE Advanced Text Editor. It’s available from the Windows store, and works amazingly well on Windows, fast snappy and (almost?) just as featurefull as on Linux. I use it side by side with Notepad++
Show threadagrammaticSep 8, 2023
Greenshot (GPLv3) is a powerful screenshot tool with its own basic image editor.
Greenshot

Greenshot - a free screenshot tool optimized for productivity

Show threadUninvited GuestSep 8, 2023
I used greenshot for a time but in the end ShareX won out for me.
ShareX - The best free and open source screenshot tool for Windows

ShareX is a free and open source program that lets you capture or record any area of your screen and share it with a single press of a key. It also allows uploading images, text or other types of files to many supported destinations you can choose from.

Show threadcharliegrahammSep 9, 2023
Pretty sure Greenshot is now abandonware too.
Show threadMatth78Sep 9, 2023

I don’t think it is. You need to go on their GitHub to see that there is some development and to get last releases from march : https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases

Yet I prefer ShareX

Releases · greenshot/greenshot

Greenshot for Windows - Report bugs & features go here: https://greenshot.atlassian.net or look for information on: - greenshot/greenshot

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Show threadPantherinaSep 8, 2023

Qclip

Bulk crap uninstaller

Vlc

Irfanview (is it proprietary?)

Gimp, Krita, Inkscape, KDEnLive, Blender, OBS

Nonfree: XNViewMP, Startisback++,

Show threaddb0Sep 8, 2023
Irfanview is proprietary yes
Show threadPantherinaSep 9, 2023
Damn, it blew my mind that both Irfanview and XNView are proprietary, so there seems to be no actually maintained FOSS image viewer and light editor especially for Linux. Gwenview is a mediocre alternative but really smooth, maybe it should get all the features and replace these programs.
Show threadComunidad bahá´í de MexicaliSep 10, 2023
@Pantherina @db0 i was going to say https://www.darktable.org/about/ but i think this thread is about Windoze programs. Upppsss, sorry.
about

darktable is an open source photography workflow application and raw developer

darktable
Show threadPantherinaSep 10, 2023
Darktable doesnt run on Winbloats? Also its a raw editing tool right?
Show threadComunidad bahá´í de MexicaliSep 10, 2023

@Pantherina

This might be of more help...

https://www.darktable.org/about/features/

or

https://docs.darktable.org/usermanual/4.0/en/darktable_user_manual.pdf

features

Here is a short list of highlights where darktable can improve your digital photography processing workflow and help you to make better images with less effort. You can find a more detailed description of every single item in our online user manual. General Features Non-destructive editing throughout the complete workflow, your original images are never modified. Take advantage of the real power of raw: All darktable core functions operate on 4x32-bit floating point pixel buffers, enabling SSE instructions for speedups. GPU accelerated image processing: many image opertions are lightning fast thanks to OpenCL support (runtime detection and enabling). Professional color management: darktable is fully color managed, supporting automatic display profile detection on most systems, including built-in ICC profile support for sRGB, Adobe RGB, XYZ and linear RGB color spaces. Cross platform: darktable runs on Linux, Mac OS X / macports, BSD, Windows and Solaris 11 / GNOME. Filtering and sorting: search your image collections by tags, image rating (stars), color labels and many more, use flexible database queries on all metadata of your images. Image formats: darktable can import a variety of standard, raw and high dynamic range image formats (e.g. JPEG, CR2, NEF, HDR, PFM, RAF … ). Zero-latency, zoomable user interface: through multi-level software caches darktable provides a fluid experience. Tethered shooting: support for instrumentation of your camera with live view for some camera brands. Speaks your language: darktable is also translated into more than a dozen different languages. As the list of supported translations changes with each release, you are advised to check the news page for more details. Powerful export system supports Piwigo webalbums, disk storage, 1:1 copy, email attachments and can generate a simple html-based web gallery. darktable allows you to export to low dynamic range (JPEG, PNG, TIFF), 16-bit (PPM, TIFF), or linear high dynamic range (PFM, EXR) images. Never lose your image development settings darktable uses both XMP sidecar files as well as its fast database for saving metadata and processing settings. All Exif data is read and written using libexiv2. Automate repetitive tasks: Many aspects of darktable can be scripted in Lua.

darktable
Show threadPantherinaSep 19, 2023

Nice links, thanks! But Darktable is for raw. Maybe thats some crazy lossless rabbithole I have to go in, but I was talking about plain old JPEG editing, conversion, color adaption, quick cutting etc.

Tried Darktable and that other one and both were very unintuitive.

Plus, XNView also works as an Image viewer. XNConvert is also great for batch processing.

Show threadINHALE_VEGETABLESSep 8, 2023

Can anyone recommend me something that falls somewhere between Paint and GIMP?

<3

Show threadDearAllSep 8, 2023
Krita!
Show threadINHALE_VEGETABLESSep 8, 2023
Downloaded! Thanks heaps I’ll try it out
Show threads20Sep 8, 2023
On Windows, Paint(dot)net. On Linux, Pinta!
Show threadeighthourlunchSep 9, 2023
Krita is amazing.
Show threadAndrew 1412Sep 9, 2023
You can use photopea as a webapp using ublock
Photopea | Online Photo Editor

Photopea Online Photo Editor lets you edit photos, apply effects, filters, add text, crop or resize pictures. Do Online Photo Editing in your browser for free!

Show thread8orange8Sep 9, 2023
PhotoDemon seems to be close to what you’re asking for. It has the basic functionality the average user needs yet is still lightweight and fast to start.
Home

the fast, free, portable photo editor

PhotoDemon: the fast, free, portable photo editor
Show threadOtterSep 8, 2023

Some of these are cross platform but:

7zip

Autohotkey

Bitwarden

Calibre

Draw.io

Handbrake

Speedcrunch

WinHTTrack

WinSCP

Show threadCass.ForestSep 9, 2023
Seconding AHK, Bitwarden, and Calibre
Show threadVirualSep 9, 2023
I prefer nanazip to 7zip because it’s just forked 7zip that’s been updated for modern windows. They’re working on a dark mode too.
GitHub - M2Team/NanaZip: The 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience

The 7-Zip derivative intended for the modern Windows experience - M2Team/NanaZip

GitHub
Show threadOtterSep 9, 2023
Good to know!
Show threadSonalderSep 8, 2023
This isn’t a FOSS apps list but a Free (as free beer) software list for Windows with a bunch of cool FOSS apps alternativeto.net/list/29653/my-windows-setup/
The Windows setup for everyone (with free software only)

AlternativeTo
Show threadCrozekielSep 8, 2023
Wild, you are like from the alternate universe where Linux is dominant and nerds play around in windows. Are things better where you are from? :P
Show threadTransient PunkSep 9, 2023
Being around the Steam Deck forums when it initially launched felt otherworldly. A super popular device launched with Linux as a first class citizen, and Windows users were desperate for drivers that improved unstable usability. It was surreal.
Show threadzikk_transport2Sep 10, 2023
Lmao I remember. I’ve been there too! 🔥
Show threadMagic Blue SmokeSep 9, 2023

@Crozekiel @Xirup

Yes, we listened to RMS from the start and have televised overclocking competitions.

The portal opens every day shortly before 1:40pm.

Show threadXirupSep 9, 2023
Of course! In this universe everybody uses linux phones and they are actually usable (and repairable)!
Show threadcsm10495Sep 9, 2023
Well Android is Linux based… so maybe this is a similar universe.
Show threadanguoSep 8, 2023
AltSnap
GitHub - RamonUnch/AltSnap: Maintained continuation of Stefan Sundin's AltDrag

Maintained continuation of Stefan Sundin's AltDrag - RamonUnch/AltSnap

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Show threadXirupSep 9, 2023

Oof, just actually installed AltDrag, I can’t live without being able to grab my windows with the super key from anywhere (although in this case the alt).

Thanks for letting me know that there is a fork still maintained.

Show threadanguoSep 9, 2023
You can also change it to use the super key, (which I did too).
Show threadmeiko60Sep 9, 2023
winget
Show threadSteveDinnSep 9, 2023
puTTY, my favourite terminal program for windows.
Show threadvim_bSep 9, 2023
PowerToys
GitHub - microsoft/PowerToys: Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks

Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks - microsoft/PowerToys

GitHub
Show threadthehellroccSep 9, 2023
Seconding this. It has every feature you know Windows needs but it still doesn’t have (likely because of the need for testing or being aimed at power users).
Show threadAnonStoleMyPantsSep 9, 2023
You forgot the best thing. Window management, aka Fanzy Zones. You can set areas to your monitor and snap windows to those instead of just left / right side of monitor. Completely customizable.
Show threadGreenMarioSep 9, 2023

  • GIMP (Image editor)

  • putty (Secure shell/terminal emulator)

  • WinSCP (Secure FTP client)

  • QBittorrent (guess.)

  • 7zip (All in one compressed archive manager)

  • Firefox

    • These are my top six must have installed. There are others but they’re situational

    Let’s not forget the various console emulators that are open source as well. All the good ones are.