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Mozilla Firefox64.0-beta-8
Mozilla sets the benchmark for free web browsers
- PROS: Several built-in features, Extensive catalog of add-ons, Highly customizable, Security options, The auto-complete feature
- CONS: Slow to start
- PROS: The open-source nature of this bundle is not associated with any download fees., Multiple languages are now supported by XShell.
- CONS: As this is a rather technical program, Previous experience is recommended., At least 50 megabytes of free hard drive space will be required.
- PROS: Very widely supported, Very fast, Somewhat easy to learn
- CONS: Fairly basic
- PROS: Multiplatform, Powerful image editing tools, Lots of interface tweaks to make it newbie friendly, Single-window mode, Powerful free image editing program
- CONS: Can't view multiple items in single-window mode, Not many included automated features
- PROS: Wide range of predefined tools and queries, User-friendly visual interface, Query results editing interface familiar to anyone who's used Excel
- CONS: Per-user licencing model can get complicated and costly
- PROS: Free open source databases., Massively flexible and multi-platform., Used by some of the largest sites out there.
- CONS: Heavily dependent on add-ons
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Virtual Router Manager1.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
A free, open source router for PCs running Windows 7 and 8
- PROS: Very easy to use, Perfect for non-experts, View wifi connections
- CONS: Not compatible with XP or Vista, Absolutely no options
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Code::Blocks17.12
Fully configurable development envrionment for C++
- PROS: Automatic detection of compilers, Build compilations without makefiles, Extensive number of plugins, Autofill code
- CONS: Some plugins are poor quality
- PROS: Simple and fast downloads, Converts videos
- CONS: Not integrated with web browser
- PROS: Open Source tool, Multiplatform
- CONS: Not very attractive visually
- PROS: Simple browser and looks more secure, Updated, lag-free version
- CONS: Quantity of apps could be a problem, Connectivity issues could arise
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LibreOffice6.0.5
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
A great open source alternative to Microsoft Office
- PROS: Open Source, Complete office productivity suite, Compatible with Microsoft Office
- CONS: It takes time to learn certain advanced features
- PROS: Looks great from the start, Quick navigation, Use it to view photos, videos and listen to music, Lots of skins, Stream video over a network with ease
- CONS: Takes some time to customize, Navigation may feel unintuitive at first
- PROS: Easy to customise, Very easy to use
- CONS: Needs to be installed, Third party plug ins are not supported
- PROS: Completely free operating system, Very quick and easy to use, Easy Windows installer, Ubuntu One syncs with mobile devices
- CONS: Can be difficult to install external components, Tricky to get used to after using Windows
- PROS: Incredible variety of features, Extensive online help, Non-overlapping interface
- CONS: Aimed at advanced users, Sheer degree of variety is overwhelming
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Open Broadcaster Software
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Live video streaming software for novice and advanced!
- PROS: Great free software with all the bells and whistles of a paid program, Support for Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, Hitbox and other popular services, Huge library of plugins all available for free, along with the source code, on GitHub
- CONS: Open source usually means slower releases for newer operating systems and hardware. Expect to have less up to date support
- PROS: Multiplatform, Powerful image editing tools, Lots of interface tweaks to make it newbie friendly, Single-window mode, FINALLY runs natively on the Mac
- CONS: Can't view multiple items in single-window mode, Not many included automated features
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jDownloader2.1
Download quicker and more easily from file hosting services
- PROS: Supports multiple downloads, Makes your downloads faster, Manages the accounts of various hosts, Re-assigns a new IP when needed
- CONS: Doesn't always restore interrupted downloads
- PROS: Quick conversion, Alters video quality to suit required file size, Chops black bands around a video
- CONS: Sometimes crashes
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | jDownloader | 2.1 | 6004 | 7.5 | Windows, Mac |
| 2 | Mozilla Firefox | 64.0-beta-8 | 31915 | 7.4 | Windows, Android, Mac |
| 3 | LibreOffice | 6.0.5 | 1955 | 7.2 | Windows |
| 4 | GIMP | 2.10.0 | 8525 | 7.1 | Windows |
| 5 | OpenGL | 4.6 | 2936 | 6 | Windows |
