Hardware
- Wacom Tablet: Pressure-sensitive graphics tablet for precise digital drawing, note-taking, and design work with stylus support.
- VMWare: Virtualization software for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a host computer.[parrotsec]
Software
Operating Systems
- Parrot OS: Debian-based Linux distribution focused on security, penetration testing, forensics, and privacy tools.wikipedia+1
- Anki: Open-source flashcard app using spaced repetition for efficient memorization of facts, languages, and concepts.ankiweb+1
- Beeftext: Open-source text snippet tool that replaces keywords with longer snippets like signatures or templates.beeftext.softonic+1
- Obsidian: Knowledge base app using Markdown files for linked notes, graphing connections, and personal wikis.
- ShareX: Free screen capture and recording tool with annotation, upload, and automation features.
- Siyoyek (Sioyek): PDF viewer optimized for research papers and textbooks, with search, jumps to figures, and table of contents.github+1
- Stickies: Virtual sticky notes app for desktop reminders, alarms, customizable appearance, and persistent placement.[zhornsoftware.co]
- Zotero: Reference management tool for collecting, organizing, citing, and sharing research sources.
Web Browsers
- Chrome: Google’s fast web browser with extensive extensions, sync, and developer tools.
- Edge: Microsoft’s Chromium-based browser with performance features, vertical tabs, and Copilot AI integration.
- Tor Browser: Privacy-focused browser routing traffic through Tor network for anonymous browsing.
Editors and IDEs
- Inkscape: Free vector graphics editor for illustrations, logos, and SVG creation.
- LibreOffice: Open-source office suite for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings.
- Neovim (Lazy Vim): Advanced terminal text editor with plugin manager Lazy Vim for coding and configuration.
- Photodemon: Portable photo editor with layers, RAW support, brushes, and Photoshop file compatibility.[techspot]
- VSCode: Lightweight code editor with extensions for debugging, Git integration, and language support.
- Xournal ++: Handwriting note-taking app with stylus support, PDF annotation, and shape recognition.
Programming
- Git: Distributed version control system for tracking code changes and collaboration.
- Lua: Lightweight scripting language for embedding in applications and games.
- NodeJS: JavaScript runtime for server-side and full-stack development.
- Pandoc: Document converter supporting Markdown, HTML, PDF, and office formats.
- Python: Versatile programming language for web, data science, AI, and automation.
- R: Language for statistical computing, graphics, and data analysis.
- Signal: Encrypted messaging app for secure calls, texts, and group chats.
- Spotify: Music streaming service with playlists, podcasts, and offline playback.
Reference and Misc
- Chess.com: Online chess platform for playing, puzzles, lessons, and tournaments.
Miscellaneous
- Utilities: Digital whiteboard apps like Xournal++ for brainstorming; note utilities like Obsidian and Zotero for organization.
- Apps (Mobile):
- Adobe Scan: PDF scanner turning photos into editable documents.
- Alarmy: Tough alarm clock with missions to wake up.
- AnkiDroid: Mobile Anki client for flashcards on Android.[en.wikipedia]
- Bible: Scripture reading app with audio and study tools.
- Calendar: Standard scheduling and event app.
- Claude: AI chat assistant for queries and tasks.
- DNB App: Banking app for DNB services.
- Flexil (Flexcil): PDF reader and note-taking app with gestures and templates.[flexcil]
- Focus To-Do: Pomodoro timer combined with to-do lists.
- Grammarly Keyboard: AI writing assistant for grammar and style.
- Habitica: Gamified habit tracker turning tasks into RPG.
- HD Camera: Enhanced camera app with filters, HDR, and video recording.[hd-camera-cakmakapps.en.softonic]
- Highlight and Note: Quick note creator from selected text in other apps.[play.google]
- Moon+ Reader Pro: E-book reader with customization and sync.
- MS To Do: Microsoft task manager with lists and reminders.
- Otter: AI transcription for meetings and notes.
- Perplexity: AI search and answer engine.
- Picsart: Photo editor with effects and collages.
- Pocket: Read-it-later app for saving articles.
- Productivity Timer: Pomodoro-style focus timer for sessions and breaks.[pomofocus]
- Stay Focused: App and site blocker for screen time limits.[play.google]
- TakeTakeTake: Fast-paced chess variant app co-founded by Magnus Carlsen.[take-take-take.en.softonic]
- Telegram X: Faster Telegram client with experimental features.
- Ticktick: Task manager with habits, calendar, and Pomodoro.
- Turbo VPN: VPN for secure and fast internet access.
- Wikipedia: Mobile encyclopedia app.
- Zettle Notes: Markdown note app based on Zettelkasten method with sync.[play.google]