Graphic Design
Affinity Suite – Photo editing, graphic design and page layout software. Excellent low-cost alternative to Adobe CC.
System Utilities
Directory Opus – Highly customizable Windows Explorer replacement.
BurnAware – Simple yet powerful CD/DVD burning.
PeaZip – Easy-to-use file archiver utility.
Bulk Rename Utility – Free file renaming utility for Windows.
FreeFileSync – Folder comparison and synchronization software.
Security & Privacy
This page contains a running list of tools, products and services that I personally use and recommend.
ProtonMail – Secure email that protects your privacy.
SimpleLogin – Receive and send emails anonymously.
Bitwarden – Popular, free password manager.
Brave Browser – Based on Chrome but with tracking “features” removed.
Yubikey – Hardware security keys.
Cryptomator – File encryption that works with cloud storage providers.
Networking
PingPlotter – Network monitoring and troubleshooting.
NetLimiter – Internet/network control.
AdiIRC – Extremely customizable IRC client.
BeeBeep – Simple LAN messenger. Reminiscent of AIM.
Meshtastic – An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices.
Tailscale – Zero-config, no-fuss VPN.
Mobile Apps
RadarScope – The Ultimate Weather Radar App for Work and Play
Gear
Columbia River Knife & Tool – Some of my favorite, affordable pocket knives.
Nitecore – High Quality Flashlights
RovyVon – Rechargeable Keychain Flashlights
Field Notes Notebooks – Pocket-sized and handy.