Lists

This page contains a running list of tools, products and services that I personally use and recommend.

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

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.