MarcRB Active Member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 14, 2024 #1 At the end of this year I want to re-install my computer, create new backup jobs to my nas and cloud, install (newer) tools for different tasks. But I was wondering what tools do you use or what do you advise to use. In my case (actual old situation) I do have a Windows 11 pro machine with B4X (B4J & B4A & B4R) including the required java and SDK stuff. and: O Notepad++ $ SQLyog (DBMT for MySQL/MariaDB) O SQLlite DB browser (DBMT for SQLite) O HeidiSQL (DBMT less used) O FileZilla (SFTP client) O Paint.Net (graphic work) O Microsoft PowerToys (different tools from Microsoft) O Google Keep (Tasklist & Notes between my pc and phone) O Google Calendar (calendar) O Mozilla Firefox (browser) O Mozilla Thunderbird (Email) O LibreOfiice (Office tool, Calc is great for csv) O Logi Options (for mouse button tasks) $ Anydesk (remote support) $ BitDefender (AntiVirus) $ Keeper (password manager) $ Stack (cloudsync) $ Acronis (Backup) $ Coligo (Softphone) $ Expert PDF (PDF View, Edit, Split Merge) What do you use or advise ? Best regards, Marc Last edited: Dec 14, 2024
At the end of this year I want to re-install my computer, create new backup jobs to my nas and cloud, install (newer) tools for different tasks. But I was wondering what tools do you use or what do you advise to use. In my case (actual old situation) I do have a Windows 11 pro machine with B4X (B4J & B4A & B4R) including the required java and SDK stuff. and: O Notepad++ $ SQLyog (DBMT for MySQL/MariaDB) O SQLlite DB browser (DBMT for SQLite) O HeidiSQL (DBMT less used) O FileZilla (SFTP client) O Paint.Net (graphic work) O Microsoft PowerToys (different tools from Microsoft) O Google Keep (Tasklist & Notes between my pc and phone) O Google Calendar (calendar) O Mozilla Firefox (browser) O Mozilla Thunderbird (Email) O LibreOfiice (Office tool, Calc is great for csv) O Logi Options (for mouse button tasks) $ Anydesk (remote support) $ BitDefender (AntiVirus) $ Keeper (password manager) $ Stack (cloudsync) $ Acronis (Backup) $ Coligo (Softphone) $ Expert PDF (PDF View, Edit, Split Merge) What do you use or advise ? Best regards, Marc
AnandGupta Expert Licensed User Longtime User Dec 14, 2024 #2 There is no particular advise, as each programmers preference is unique like his/her finger prints. Install whatever gives you efficiency and speed an also satisfaction at the end of the day. You can ask for alternative for any one if you want to find better or missing some feature in it.
There is no particular advise, as each programmers preference is unique like his/her finger prints. Install whatever gives you efficiency and speed an also satisfaction at the end of the day. You can ask for alternative for any one if you want to find better or missing some feature in it.
Erel B4X founder Staff member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 15, 2024 #3 A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer.
A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer.
Sandman Expert Licensed User Longtime User Dec 15, 2024 #4 Erel said: A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer. Click to expand... I see that it can be customized quite a bit. Is that what you've done, or do you use it with near standard settings?
Erel said: A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer. Click to expand... I see that it can be customized quite a bit. Is that what you've done, or do you use it with near standard settings?
Erel B4X founder Staff member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 15, 2024 #5 I did add a few useful macros and shortcuts such as "copy path", and running all kinds of batch files.
I did add a few useful macros and shortcuts such as "copy path", and running all kinds of batch files.
Alessandro71 Well-Known Member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 15, 2024 #6 Erel said: A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer. Click to expand... I used Opus back in Amiga days… (late ‘80s, early ‘90s). On the PC platform I use Salamander from https://www.altap.cz/
Erel said: A useful (commercial) tool that became a must for me is Directory Opus. A powerful alternative to the built-in file explorer. Click to expand... I used Opus back in Amiga days… (late ‘80s, early ‘90s). On the PC platform I use Salamander from https://www.altap.cz/
Q QSerg Member Dec 16, 2024 #7 There are different question "What do you have" and "What do you continuously use" )) My personal preference and yours may be influenced heavily by work that your are doing: - I do have Notepad++, but use it only for HTML stuff, otherwise prefer simple Notepad - Helidi and found it indispensable - MS SQL Studio (and SQL server of course) - VB 6.0 (ta-ta! absolutely indispensable!) - VC++ (useful from time to time) - FreeFileSync (IMHO better back-up solution that anything else) - AstroGrep (another cannot live without utility) Everything else pretty standard stuff.
There are different question "What do you have" and "What do you continuously use" )) My personal preference and yours may be influenced heavily by work that your are doing: - I do have Notepad++, but use it only for HTML stuff, otherwise prefer simple Notepad - Helidi and found it indispensable - MS SQL Studio (and SQL server of course) - VB 6.0 (ta-ta! absolutely indispensable!) - VC++ (useful from time to time) - FreeFileSync (IMHO better back-up solution that anything else) - AstroGrep (another cannot live without utility) Everything else pretty standard stuff.
Paul_ Member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 16, 2024 #8 A good Windows screen capture app, my choice FastStone Capture (paid) or ShareX (donationware).
DonManfred Expert Licensed User Longtime User Dec 16, 2024 #9 - Notepad++ - FlashFXP (ftp tool) - Directory Opus (i installed it years ago after Erel suggested it some day). Has FTP-Support too too though.. - DBeaver Community Edition - HeidiSQL - Delphi 11 professional (for windows development). - List & Label Reportgenerator for use in Delphi. - Firefox - GoogleCalendar - PixelRuler (a ruler tool) - Desksave (for Icon positioning on Desktop) - Stickies. - Hypersnap and ShareX for Screenshots. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. So i use both of them for the advantages
- Notepad++ - FlashFXP (ftp tool) - Directory Opus (i installed it years ago after Erel suggested it some day). Has FTP-Support too too though.. - DBeaver Community Edition - HeidiSQL - Delphi 11 professional (for windows development). - List & Label Reportgenerator for use in Delphi. - Firefox - GoogleCalendar - PixelRuler (a ruler tool) - Desksave (for Icon positioning on Desktop) - Stickies. - Hypersnap and ShareX for Screenshots. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. So i use both of them for the advantages
Alain75 Member Dec 16, 2024 #10 You will find a list of my favorite software here but you will find among those : 7-Zip, Autoruns, B4A (of course), Greenshot (screenshot), LessMsi (viewing and extracting .msi), NAPS2, PSpad (for HTML and scriptings) SyncBackFree (Synchronization) and VirtualBox My android web site | My chrome extension
You will find a list of my favorite software here but you will find among those : 7-Zip, Autoruns, B4A (of course), Greenshot (screenshot), LessMsi (viewing and extracting .msi), NAPS2, PSpad (for HTML and scriptings) SyncBackFree (Synchronization) and VirtualBox My android web site | My chrome extension
rabbitBUSH Well-Known Member Licensed User Longtime User Dec 16, 2024 #12 GIMP (graphics) Laragon (localhost like Apache) Lunacy (also graphics) 7-zip Programmer's Notepad LibreCAD (from LibreOffice stable) And a few I've forgotten right now....
GIMP (graphics) Laragon (localhost like Apache) Lunacy (also graphics) 7-zip Programmer's Notepad LibreCAD (from LibreOffice stable) And a few I've forgotten right now....
MrKim Well-Known Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 5, 2025 #13 I find Everything invaluable. Search on Windows is useless and Everything really does find Everything .
I find Everything invaluable. Search on Windows is useless and Everything really does find Everything .
William Lancee Well-Known Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 5, 2025 #14 In addition to all mentioned I use Snipping Tool and WinMerge
Mariano Ismael Castro Active Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 5, 2025 #15 I have recently added Microsoft PowerToys, it has some interesting tools. Microsoft PowerToys - Windows Utilities for Power Users Microsoft PowerToys includes 25+ free Windows utilities including FancyZones, PowerToys Run, Color Picker, PowerRename, and more. Boost productivity for power users on Windows 10/11. learn.microsoft.com
I have recently added Microsoft PowerToys, it has some interesting tools. Microsoft PowerToys - Windows Utilities for Power Users Microsoft PowerToys includes 25+ free Windows utilities including FancyZones, PowerToys Run, Color Picker, PowerRename, and more. Boost productivity for power users on Windows 10/11. learn.microsoft.com
Erel B4X founder Staff member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 6, 2025 #16 Mariano Ismael Castro said: I have recently added Microsoft PowerToys, it has some interesting tools. Click to expand... FancyZones is very useful when working with large monitors.
Mariano Ismael Castro said: I have recently added Microsoft PowerToys, it has some interesting tools. Click to expand... FancyZones is very useful when working with large monitors.
peacemaker Expert Licensed User Longtime User Feb 6, 2025 #17 For me Sublime and Total Commander are the must. Erel said: such as "copy path" Click to expand... Copied file being pasted into a textbox gives the file path (at least under Win).
For me Sublime and Total Commander are the must. Erel said: such as "copy path" Click to expand... Copied file being pasted into a textbox gives the file path (at least under Win).
rabbitBUSH Well-Known Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 6, 2025 #18 Erel said: when working with large monitors. Click to expand... You mean when there is more than one match to watch.......?
Erel said: when working with large monitors. Click to expand... You mean when there is more than one match to watch.......?
Jones Hone Active Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 7, 2025 #19 I use XYplorer which has almost the same functionality as Directory Opus. One reason I would use it is that it is written in VB6 and it is cheaper than Directory Opus (The XYplorer Lifetime License Professional is 69.95 per user. It is valid for all of the user’s computers and never expires. As a bonus, it includes free upgrades forever.) Last edited: Feb 7, 2025
I use XYplorer which has almost the same functionality as Directory Opus. One reason I would use it is that it is written in VB6 and it is cheaper than Directory Opus (The XYplorer Lifetime License Professional is 69.95 per user. It is valid for all of the user’s computers and never expires. As a bonus, it includes free upgrades forever.)
Jones Hone Active Member Licensed User Longtime User Feb 7, 2025 #20 If you need to edit very very very large(Up to 16TB) text files, it is recommended to use "EmEditor"
