Thomas Stockwell Site: https://regex101.com/
This is a website sandbox for learning [or testing] regex expressions. You are able to search the command repository for commands that may be of help for you, and then you are able to see your regex working in real-time, when run on provided test strings. This was invaluable when I was learning how to use RegEx, and I still go to this website when I am working on complex RegEx to validate how it will work.
Site: https://www.gitkraken.com/
Git Kraken is a heavily advertised Git GUI. It is a free application for open source projects and $50/year for an individual license. Prior to finding Git Kraken, I used Atlassian SourceTree, which is also on this list and is free. I found that GitKraken has an easier to use interface for almost all basic Git tasks. Atlassian has a better code diff tool and is able to perform more complex operations, which Git Kraken has some difficulty with.
Site: https://www.virtualbox.org/
This is the best free utility that I can found for spinning up virtual machines, without having a huge administrative overhead. Great for setting up linux machines to learn new technologies
Site: https://ninite.com/
When working on new machines, where it is common to install a bunch of applications all at once; this website can help by bundling applications into one installer. The website only bundles a handful of common, but safe, applications, so it is meant to provide a head start in setting up a new computer.
Site: https://getgreenshot.org/
This is screen capture software that replaces the Print-Screen functionality in Windows and Mac. A key benefit of this application is the built in image editor, which allows for highlighting, drawing of boxes, and blurring of areas of a recent screen capture. Definitely a great tool for professional looking screenshots in documentation or presentations.
Site: https://www.grammarly.com/
This is a tool that can analyze your writing, for grammar and spelling, on web or office documents. I found this program extremely useful during my Masters program; however, I can’t justify paying the subscription fee when writing is not my day job.
Site: https://www.displayfusion.com/
This is an indispensable program for those who use more than one monitor in their work. Since being released, Windows 10 has added the ability to have the taskbar show on all monitors; however, DisplayFusion goes a step further. DisplayFusion has context aware display of taskbar icons, so only windows on the respective monitor will show. This program also adds the ability to add custom TitleBar buttons to all windows. I find this functionality is great for moving windows to other monitors, quickly; making some windows pinned on top of other windows; and minimizing windows to the system tray.
Site: https://www.connectify.me/
This is a great tool for sharing internet connections. If you are at a hotel or on the go, this utility allows your computer to become a virtual mobile hotspot that can be used by any of your devices.
Site: https://1password.com/
I’ve tried several password managers, and none of them compare to 1Password. 1Password truly focuses on security, with an integration with https://haveibeenpwned.com/, a master key for your account, and quick lists for reused passwords/weak passwords. Another great benefit is the ability to perform two-factor authentication requests, except for Duo, for most popular websites, through the use of QR codes.
Site: https://creativecommons.org/
A website used for searching photos with varying types of license restrictions.