2023-01-26T01:32:00Z
Hi, for “Generally used software”, I think this topic still has you covered:
I made this topic for “Hidden Gems” of software. Something you think has interesting functionalities, useful in certain situations, but is lesser known, and well, as I like to say, a collector’s item. Preferably free. I think I have found a few (correct me), and feel free to add on to the list with a reply. I’ll add on as I find more.
Hidden Interesting Gems:
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SyncToy (v2.1/x86): It can sync folders between external drives with back-and-forth options! (Not just from the OS main drive):
→http://web.archive.org/web/20190910181605/http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=15155(Still available through the WayBackMachine)
Found it here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/where-is-synctoy/ce25629a-7489-4489-8480-cdf36e67bb7c?page=2 (Additional option for x64 version?) -
dnSpy: . NET assembly editor/debug/decompiler {I used it to hack C# games to change character colors, and unleash “god mode” (only Assembly.dll files) ex: Ravenfield Beta5: https://steelraven7.itch.io/ravenfield}
→https://github.com/dnSpy/dnSpy/releases -
CrazyBump (Optional License): Creates bump maps from images (for 3D).
→http://www.crazybump.com/ -
GS Autoclicker: Automatically clicks your mouse in intervals. ex:0.1 sec (yay)
→https://goldensoft.org/ -
Peace EQ: An EQAPO Extension. IMO the best EQ for your system (supports multiple sound sources). You also need to install Equalizer APO: https://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/
→https://sourceforge.net/projects/peace-equalizer-apo-extension/
Dev has a YT tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doAjkiLIkKA&list=PLFb68BU6_bvwQNIqgK7her48LPCong-PN
2023-02-04T22:48:00Z
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CrystalDiskMark: A storage benchmark tool. You can see how fast storage is transferring data.
→https://crystalmark.info/ja/software/crystaldiskmark/
Apparently, you could shorten your storage life by benchmarking it, so that’s a tip.
1GiB = 1024MiB = 1024x1024KiB = 1024x1024x1024B
1GB = 1000MB = 1000x1000KB = 1000x1000x1000B
Found it here: https://gigazine.net/news/20220821-sandisk-pro-reader-sd-microsd/
2023-02-10T20:36:00Z
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FreeMind: A mind-mapping software for brainstorming and other connect-the-dots type activity. Written in Java apparently. It was useful for me when I wrote an essay about school.
→https://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page -
RectFish: An image remapper for projecting images taken with ex: fisheye lenses. You can choose your camera model and lens to get it “right.” Could be used for wide-angle Blender renders!?
-Maybe.
→https://www.acapixus.dk/software/rectfish/index.htm -
OpenHardwareMonitor: The hardware monitor detects chips and fans onboard your PC and shows statistics on demand. You can check mark a few stats and put them up in a neat upper-right corner of your monitor. You can output reports when needed. Logs keep track in a CSV file which for me takes up 53,000KB per month (Very hard to read).
→https://openhardwaremonitor.org/ -
PureRef: Of course. Drag’n’drop images from the internet onto a board to make a reference board! Output custom res ref board images and save ref boards for different projects. No need to tediously go to the image source and download it into a folder you’ll never find again! It’s so useful I had to include it.
→https://www.pureref.com/index.php
Similarly, if you want to find interesting indie games, I suggest checking out this YT channel.
This channel covers indie/retro-style/sandbox games, often lesser known: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaBetaGamer
