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Resources
Sometimes you just need a quick tool or utility to help you solve an issue. Below is a list of software tools that might help. Please pay attention to their respective licences and Terms of Use as some are for non-commercial use only. Most of these programs are free so if you find them useful please consider donating to the developers.
Archival & Encryption
- 7zip
(Zip/Unzip/Encrypt) - TrueCrypt (Encryption)
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Backups
CD/DVD/ISO Utilities
- InfraRecorder (Windows)
- Burn
(OS X) - Handbrake
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Image Editing
- GIMP
(raster) - Paint.NET
(raster-Windows) - Inkscape
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Instant Messaging
- Pidgin
(Win/Linux) - Adium
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Network Security & Pen-Testing
Office Productivity Suite
Operating Systems
- Ubuntu
(Debian-based Linux) - Fedora
(Red-Hat-based Linux) - CentOS
(Red-Hat clone) - Debian
- FreeBSD
- NetBSD
- OpenBSD
(ultra-secure) - OpenSolaris
- FreeDOS
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PDF Utilities
- Foxit
- CutePDF
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Portable Apps
System Rescue & Recovery
System Security
- Spybot Search & Destroy
(Anti-Spyware) - ClamWin
(Virus Detection) - AVG-Free
(Anti-Virus) - Secunia Software Inspector
(Vulnerability Scanning) - Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
(Online System Scan)> - MalwareBytes
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