Essential software on a new computer

From the beginning to the present, I don’t know how many times I have installed the system, and every time I don’t remember what kind of software I need to use. Later, I started to use a network disk to download this software to a directory, but due to the software version update, I was unwilling to use the software in this directory when I installed the system next time, so this article was published.
This article has been collected by many people, so I realized that this matter is very meaningful, so I have kept it up to date;

1. Office Drawing

Markdown Generate Directory

If you get some other websites to write blogs on GitHub, it is a painful thing to ask you to organize the catalog yourself. Of course, the best way is to use tools to generate it;

• GH-MD-TOC

The artifact is to run under Linux;

$ gh-md-toc file.md | (tail -n +2 && echo "" && cat file.md) | sponge file.md

You will be surprised to find that this command completes everything and generates a table of file.MD
contents are automatically added to the head of file.MD, and blank lines are handled perfectly.

• Markdown All in One

This is a VS plug-in. After installation, click on the md file, then the shortcut key CTRL(CMD)+SHIFT+P, enter Markdown All in One: Create Table of Contents and press Enter, as follows:

1.1 Online drawing

• ProcessOn

ProcessOn is an online collaborative drawing platform that supports the online creation of flowcharts, mind maps, organizational charts, network topology diagrams, BPMN, UML diagrams, UI interface prototype design, etc., and the interface is also very simple.

• MindMaster mind map

MindMaster has a very good interface and interaction, and its functions will be much richer than the above software. It is a very professional online mind mapping tool. It can not only create topics, but also teamwork, but also customize the filling, style, effect, etc. of each topic.

• Typora

I was not used to it when I first started using it, because I used the Markdown Pad to write markdown files at the beginning, and there is a real-time preview function in it that I can't get rid of; Typora The advertisement says yes The most concise and most beautiful editor is aimed at this conciseness, I went to understand it. It's really not bad;

• Other editors

In addition to Typora, there are many good editors, like Markdown Pad, like Cmd Markdown, like Atom (yes, this is a code IDE), like VS Code (this is also a code editor); but Github's syntax and Typora is consistent, so I still like Typora;

1.3 Take notes

Good memory is not as good as bad writing. An efficient note-taking software can help us save a lot of time. The best note-taking application I have used is Evernote, followed by Youdao Cloud Note.

• Evernote

Everyone recommends note-taking applications, both in the cloud and on the desktop. The layout is also beautiful and rich in functions. It is the first choice for writing articles, taking notes, attending classes, and other recording scenarios. If you use it, you need to go to Evernote official website Registration;

2. System Ease of Use

2.1 Clipboard

Have you ever encountered a scene where you want to copy two paragraphs of text at the same time, but the clipboard that comes with Windows only supports one paragraph of text at the same time, Ctrl+C and then Ctrl+V;

• ditto

Ditto is a standard Windows cut and paste tool. Support network synchronization, record grouping, name paste, and other functions. Small but powerful and easy to use. You can paste text, pictures, HTML, and custom formats in the clipboard.

2.2 Window Management

Window’s file browser can’t intuitively switch the directories we open. When there are too many open directories, I will turn off a few of them for obsessive-compulsive disorder, but then I found that I need to re-use Ie Explorer to open that directory. There is no software that can switch the browsing window on a View like a browser manages the tab page. After all, it now supports multiple windows whether it is text editing or page browsing.

• clover

The Chinese name "Four Leaf Clover", I believe many people have heard of it. It is a lightweight file management artifact and my favorite multi-tab file manager (lightweight).

• Total Commander

This is another awesome file management artifact. It is an advanced version of Clover. It has a large number of loyal users and is powerful. It is highly recommended by Geek;

2.3 Desktop organization

Seeing the dense collection of desktop icons, it is painful to see if they are all left in a temporary folder and afraid of not being found. The screen is full and it affects beauty. At this time, I hope to have a partition software, so that you can quickly manage desktop affairs;

I have used Tencent’s and 360’s desktop finishing software, but in the end, I still used Fence;

• Fence

This is a lightweight desktop organization software, I like lightweight things;

• Bing Wallpapers

Bing Wallpaper contains exquisite pictures from all over the world selected on the Bing homepage. Not only will you see a new image on your desktop every day, but you can also browse the image and learn its source.

2.4 File Search & Organize

The computer has been used for a long time, it may be troublesome to find files. If you use the file browser that comes with windows, you may not find it, and the efficiency is low. Here are several tools that can quickly locate the file;

• Everything

Everything is a file search tool developed by void tools. The official website describes it as "Locate files and folders by name instantly".

• listary

Listary is smarter than Everything and more powerful to use, but because it needs to be in the background, it may conflict with other software shortcuts. In order to avoid this conflict, I finally use Everything;

• spacesniffer

Is your C drive running out of disk space? Try spacesniffer, he can quickly scan the file composition in the C drive, and quickly find large files that can free up space.

3. Windows/linux tools

3.1 Mirror write

Including Linux mirroring and Windows mirroring writing. Generally speaking, we don't write much Windows mirroring. Generally, we need to write a windows image when it is used for system disks.

• Soft Disk Link

Soft Disk Link, UltraISO Floppy is a tool for making/editing/converting CD image files. It can edit ISO files, extract files and directories from ISO, make CD images from CD-ROM or make files on the hard disk into ISO files, and make bootable CDs.

• Win32 Disk Imager

I often use it to write Linux systems, such as writing systems to the Raspberry Pi and writing systems to the router. It is very versatile, lightweight, and convenient. I like it very much.

3.2 Software uninstall

In the past, I only knew that 360 can be uninstalled in batches, so every time I want to uninstall in batches, I need to install 360 Security Guard, so I was forced to install the whole family bucket. Later I found that other tools can also achieve the effect, such as Revo Uninstaller Pro;

• Revo Uninstaller

Lightweight, efficient, and perfect for batch software uninstallation.

3.3 Remote login

• FinalShell

It is highly recommended. I have been using this software since Xshell could not be cracked. The focus is on open source and easy to use. It comes with Ftp tools, which is great.

• remote Desktop connection

The software that comes with Windows is focused on being lightweight and efficient. Congratulations on the system that comes with it, it's much cleaner than other software.

3.4 Remote Assistance

• Splashtop

The software developed by foreigners is lightweight and efficient and supports Win, Mac, Linux, and other systems across platforms, and even mobile systems such as iOS and Android. Great!

• Sunflower

• TeamViewer

It can be used for remote control in the background of any firewall and NAT proxy. It can be used to easily connect to any PC or server in the world. There are currently about 200 million users using Teamviewer. Teamviewer is free for personal use, but annoying ads will pop up.

3.6 Audio and video playback

• Shark007

This is a program package that enables the media player that comes with Windows to support a full range of audio and video encodings. Blessed are friends who are fed up with domestic software ads pointing to experience the pure version of local playback. Shark007 supports many encoding formats. Basically, support all mainstream formats. Official download address is easy to be walled, you can download it at Domestic Software Download Station download.

• PotPlayer

PotPlay is an independent player, but like shark007, it supports opening with the media player that comes with windows. The encoding is also very comprehensive because it is a foreign software, so Official website download is slow, you can use Baidu's Domestic software download station download;

3.7 Browser

There are many domestic browsers, such as 360, Tencent, Do you, etc., but in the end, I think the best to use is the foreign three giants Ie, Google Chrome, Firefox, Ie have basically heard and used it, Firefox and chrome if you are Geek, you will love it;

• Firefox browser

Since Firefox official website is not walled, you can click the link to download the latest version. Windows, Linux, and macOS are all supported; you may think she is not good-looking, but her Memory optimization is great;

• Chrome browser

The browser developed by Google is ranked first in the world and the browser with the best feedback. It is supported by the whole system like Firefox, but the download address of Chrome official website is sometimes downloaded Very slow, you can consider using domestic download sites as appropriate;

4. Development assistance

4.1 Source Code View

Usually, we can view the code of some small projects and use the IDE to import the project source code directly, but when dealing with the source code of some large projects, using the IDE will cause the computer to freeze and seriously affect the user experience. I do Android development by myself, usually in Android Studio, I can view it directly like the project source code, but the source code below the framework layer needs another tool;

• sourceInSight

This is an excellent source code viewing tool. Whether it is a few G or dozens of G or even hundreds of G, you can use this tool to quickly and efficiently read the code. Of course, there are some skills you can go to the tutorial for details. ；

• vim

Linux Daniel likes to use Vim to view the source code. I'm not a Daniel, so I don't recommend it.

4.2 FTP file transfer

In the past, I used the XFTP that comes with XShell to do file transfers, but later found that I couldn’t use it for free, so I used the Ftp tool with FinalShell to transfer files, and later I found a more independent transfer tool;

• File Zilla File Zilla, This is a very easy-to-use and user-friendly Ftp transfer tool. I and my company use this software;

• FireFTP FireFTP,If you do not want to install the software, you can use the Firefox plug-in, provided that you have to install Firefox;

4.3 Download software

There are many download tools, but many of them are bloated;

• Motrix

The download speed of the official website address is very slow, I will help you download it in advance. You can go to my resource page to download the corresponding version.

• Violent Monkey/Greasy Monkey

A browser script software that runs on major browsers. After installation, various scripts can be installed to achieve the desired functions. So you may think that's it. What I want to say is that it can crack Vip, compare prices across the entire network, realize direct download from the network disk, and realize that major video websites are free of advertisements. Have you tried it?

Whether it is a greasy monkey or a violent monkey, you need to install plug-ins to complete these functions. There is a place to search for plug-ins greasyfork;

• Bit Wizard

Sometimes it is not easy to use, I still recommend Motrix;

• 7Zip

7Zip supports extreme compression, and it does not require cracking like rar. The compression efficiency is just right. For example, I used to zip to compress a directory that was originally 500m after compressed with rar, and the final size was only more than 100M;

5. Screen recording and image processing

5.1 Screen Recording

I sometimes do live broadcasts. I have also been a lecturer before, and I need to record and broadcast. I have used several recording software, and finally only selected two.

• FSCapture Pro

This is my favorite screen recording software. It is small in size, simple in interface, and powerful. Many domestic software sites have green versions, and I have uploaded them to the csdn download page.

• Bandicam

This is more versatile than the first one. It’s great for game recording. I generally don’t do game recording, so I prefer to use the first one;

5.2 Gif recording

• ScreenToGif

My favorite tool for screen recording Gif. Sometimes we can’t share videos with others, so we can only share pictures. This is a lightweight and memory-saving tool for screen recording Gif. You must not miss it;

• LICEcap

This is another tool for recording Gif. It is also lightweight and has a simple interface. I use less but it doesn’t mean it’s bad;

5.3 Image compression

A processed 3000w pixel picture has dozens of megabytes. In fact, we don’t need such high details. Many times we want to spread on social media, so we hope that the resolution is as large as possible instead of as many details as possible. In fact, when there are too many details, human eyes can't see it at all. This is why the graphics compression algorithm was invented;

• Voralent Antelope

This is a pretty good image compression software, it can compress dozens of megabytes of photos to 2 megabytes and it is difficult for you to distinguish the difference between the two with your naked eyes;

• PS image batch processing

There are many awesome uses of PS, batch processing is a built-in script; you can find it in Ps File -> Script -> Image Batch;

6. Format conversion and text recognition

6.1 Convert Word to PDF

• Word to PDF

Method 1: After Word2016, it comes with the function of saving as PDF. How to use: Open Word document→File→Save as→Save as the type and select PDF;

Method 2: Word to print PDF, the computer system needs win7 or higher, operation: open Word document → file → print → click the print button;

• PDF to Word

Many people don't know that Word comes with the function of converting PDF to Word. In fact, with the improvement of the Word version, it is completely possible to reverse the PDF that was originally converted from Word.

All you have to do is to select the PDF document you want to convert, right-click the mouse, and choose to open it with Word2013 or 2016.

这个时候 Word 友情地提示你，它正在努力地转 Word，但转换之后可能会和 PDF 有点差异，没事，点确认就行；

At that time, Word kindly reminds you that it is working hard to convert to Word, but it may be a little different from PDF after conversion. It's okay, just click confirm;

6.2 Word to Markdown

For example, I read a great article on the Internet, but because Csdn needs MD format files, although I can copy and paste the content to Word by selecting all, I need to convert it to MD. At that time, you need to use the artifact of Writage:

• Writage

Writage,This is an artifact that can be converted to markdown by directly saving as in word.

6.3 Image to text

Image-to-text is also called OCR. There is open source code on GitHub, but many people don't know how to compile, or if they are in a hurry, they need to use molded things. For example, this online conversion is easy to use:

• XPdf

xpdf, Convert pictures to text online for free, unlimited pages. The product also provides PDF to word;

- ABBYY FineReader

• ABBYY FineReader

The awesome thing about this thing is that you can directly recognize the content on the picture and save it to Word. After opening the software, click [Graph or PDF file to Microsoft Word], select the document to be converted and then start the conversion.

You can download ABBYY FineReader on the official website. After opening the software, click [Graph or PDF file to Microsoft Word], select the document to be converted and start the conversion. The effect is excellent.