Glances

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DisplayFusion logo

Software >

https://www.displayfusion.com/

A utility (primarily) for those with multiple monitors.

I got it to stretch my bottom bar across into the other screen, and it also has a feature to fix alt-tab so it only shows/includes the current desktop. Also of interest is putting a proper screensaver on alternate monitors.

It has a huge array of features. Of note is a configuration backup/restore feature, so I don't have to make any notes on it.

I'm using the for-pay standard version, and can't review the without-cost version. So while I can say I highly recommend this, I don't think it's really valuable to recommend something with a price tag.



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Background Link Checker image

Software > WordPress > WordPress Plugins >

https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-checker/

A tool to make it ridiculously easy to not just find and edit broken links, but has other features to apply to them, like changing their style.

Recommended by Internet Archive, which is good enough for me.



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Ghost Commander logo

Software, Android >

(on Google Play)
(on F-Droid)
https://sites.google.com/site/ghostcommander1

Dual-panel file manager. Also has a decent text editor.

Extremely capable.

  • External storage access optional



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BeautySnap - (Android spyware) icon

Software, Android >

(on Google Play)
(on F-Droid)
was loverscamera.com

A Chinese spyware/backdoor application default-installed and uninstallable on cheap Chinese mobile phones.

  • Abandoned: Not updated, and the domain is gone.



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MSI Afterburner image

Software >

https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards

A graphics card over/under-clocking tool.

do not use

Of all the problems it might bring, it might fuck with your audio, leading to audio crackles/pops/hiccups not associated with your settings (including power), drivers, sound cards, speakers or electrical outlets.



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