This is pretty open ended, and I’m not sure “digital tool” is really what I should call it honestly. But basically, I’m putting together a big list of programs, applications, websites and the like that I find useful or helpful in some way, that I think could be beneficial to others.

So far my list consists of things like localsend, alternativeto.net, Microsoft powertoys, does the dog die, etc. Pretty varied list, some very niche some very general purpose, but just those kind of things if that makes sense?

I’m looking for some more to add, so what do you have to contribute?

  • Asetru@feddit.org
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    55 minutes ago

    The one tool I’m actively using all the time is git. I mean, I know I’m probably using the Linux kernel more than that, but when it comes to a conscious choice, it’s git. My documents are all version controlled. It gives me such a peace of mind.

      • bradboimler@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        46 minutes ago

        The cohesiveness and polish of it (I’m a UI engineer). I understand some lament the lack of options and the heavy handedness of the GNOME folks but those issues don’t bother me personally.

        Granted I don’t have much experience with KDE. I have used Cinnamon enough to make me go out of my way to get back to GNOME.

        I don’t have the desire to explore because I’m pretty happy with GNOME

    • evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      BinaryEye (for scanning qr codes)

      Do you have a recommendation for generating QR codes? I basically want to be able to make qr codes that link to notes so I can see what’s in boxes without having to pull them out of hard to reach spots. I see a couple options on fdroid (QRshare and ShareAsQR), but I’m sure there are desktop applications, too.

      • Helix 🧬@feddit.orgEnglish
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        1 hour ago

        I usually use qrencode at the command line. It’s pretty easy to use. There’s a GUI called QtQR but I never felt the need to use it.

  • Damarus@feddit.org
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    9 hours ago

    Voicemeeter allows me to send the audio streams of my computers to each other so my work PC and private PC can just use the same mic and play from my speakers/headphones without having to change any plugs.

    This is complemented by sharing my mouse and keyboard via Mouse without Borders. It’s also integrated into Power Toys but I had some issues with that version, so I’m sticking to the standalone one for now.

    • sneaky@r.nfEnglish
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      24 minutes ago

      I so miss Voicemeeter since switching to linux. Pulsemeeter is good, but not quite as intuitive. I’ve had some good luck with something called Easy Effects I found just this week.

      My usecase is just configuring input devices right now. Not sure if Easy Effects will do hotkeys which is what I really enjoyed in Voicemeeter.

      • Damarus@feddit.org
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        4 hours ago

        That’s good to know! Is Pulsemeeter compatible with the VBAN protocol and is there something like Equalizer APO that lets me do filtering and channel copying post mix? Those are the features I’m heavily relying on.

        I tried Synergy before but unfortunately it couldn’t handle my EurKey keyboard layout. MWB is so far the only software that works reliably for me.

  • Helix 🧬@feddit.org
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    11 hours ago

    I like OpenStreetMap and stuff like Overpass Turbo where you can query for specific map features.

  • _deleted_@aussie.zone
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    10 hours ago

    When I was working at a follow-the-Sun help desk, and had a micromanaging boss, we used this planner to book daily meetings across three different timezones.