This article introduces several free computer software and gadgets that are actually tested to be very useful when studying and working, and can significantly improve work efficiency.
1 Microsoft To Do
Official website: https://todo.microsoft.com/tasks/
Microsoft To Do is a to-do management application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It provides an easy-to-use interface that allows users to easily create to-dos, categorize, mark priorities, set due dates, add notes, etc., enabling users to complete tasks and manage time more efficiently.
Personally, I feel that Microsoft To Do is really a very convenient to-do management software. The interface is really nice and simple, and there are no other bells and whistles. Not only can you set different to-do types for different tasks (such as no reminder, Reminders for the day, reminders for the next few days, repeated reminders, etc.), and tasks can also be grouped-this makes it possible to record some tasks that need to be completed within a specified time, or record some random thoughts, shopping lists, etc. Tasks that are particularly urgent to complete can be well implemented in Microsoft To Do software.
2 Everything
Official website: https://www.voidtools.com/
Everything is a free file search software on the Windows platform, which is characterized by fast, simple and easy to use. By scanning the NTFS file index, it can find the location of any files and folders in the computer in a very short time. Its search speed is very fast, the search results can be displayed almost instantly, and supports multiple filtering methods, such as name, size, date, file type and so on. In addition, Everything also has the function of advanced search using regular expressions, and can also monitor the changes of files in real time.
Everything is the software that almost everyone who recommends computer tools will mention. Personally, the most convenient function is that after setting the shortcut key of " display window " of this software (for example, I set Altthe key and 回车key at the same time), in any scene of using the computer, the shortcut key can be used to quickly arouse the software , and then directly enter text in the search list to search for any file or folder you want to find.
3 Snipers
Official website: https://www.snipaste.com/
Snipaste is a lightweight screenshot tool and texture tool, which can help users quickly capture the screen and edit and texture it, so as to communicate and record more conveniently. It supports a variety of screenshot methods, including full screen, window, rectangle, free shape, etc. It can automatically paste the screenshot on the front window, and supports shortcut keys and drag and drop operations. In addition, Snipaste also has some built-in practical tools, such as magnifying glass, color picker, ruler, text input, etc., which can meet various needs of users.
At the beginning, I also felt that the screenshot tools of QQ and WeChat were enough to meet the requirements, especially the screenshot of QQ , which is really convenient. But after using Snipaste , I found that this is the software that can meet the needs of any screenshots - it is convenient to take screenshots, you can quickly modify the screenshots, and you can paste them with keys; more importantly, you used F3QQ and WeChat before. To take a screenshot, you have to open these software; but with Snipaste , you can run it directly after booting, and you can take screenshots and stickers anytime, anywhere.
4 WhatPulse
Official website: https://whatpulse.org/
WhatPulse is a cross-platform free software that can record data such as the number of keystrokes, mouse clicks, and keyboard usage time on the computer by the user, and present it to the user in the form of a statistical report. The software can also record data such as network traffic usage, computer runtime, application usage, etc., allowing users to understand their activities on the computer. In addition, WhatPulse provides an online community where users can share their statistics with other users and compare their data with others.
I mainly use WhatPulse for fun. After all, you can’t figure out what it can do to improve work efficiency; but by recording the number of times I typed, clicked the mouse, scrolled the wheel, etc. every day, as well as when the computer was turned on. Duration, duration of application use, etc., can still roughly understand the basic situation of your study and work; in addition, this software can also automatically generate a heat map of the mouse click position, and a heat map of the number of times different keys are used on the keyboard, which is also quite fun. . Of course, it should be mentioned that there is a paid version of this software, which has more functions; but I feel that the free version is enough.
5 f.lux
Official website: https://justgetflux.com/
f.lux is a software that can automatically adjust the color temperature of the computer screen. Its main purpose is to reduce eye fatigue and the impact on sleep caused by using the computer for a long time at night. This software can automatically adjust the color temperature of the screen according to the time zone where the user is located, the current time and the light intensity of the location, so as to achieve the effect of reducing blue light, making the color displayed on the screen softer and more in line with the visual habits of the human eye. In addition, f.lux can also automatically adjust according to the sunrise and sunset times set by the user to ensure that the light displayed on the screen at night is always within the appropriate range, making it easier for users to fall asleep.
I use f.lux mainly because it allows the computer to automatically adjust the color temperature of the computer screen at a fixed time tomorrow. Because I saw many people on the Internet saying that a relatively simple and effective method of eye protection is to turn the computer screen to the brightest and then adjust the color temperature to a comfortable range, so I tried this software and found it is quite convenient of.
6 Mouse without Borders
Official website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35460
Mouse without Borders is a free software launched by Microsoft, designed to help users control the mouse and keyboard of multiple computers through one computer. It can share files, clipboard, mouse and keyboard among multiple computers. This is very convenient for users who often need to use multiple computers at the same time, saving time and effort. It does not require any hardware device, just install the software on each computer and connect to the same network.
This software is mainly effective for users who have multiple computers (note that it is multiple computers , not multiple screens of one computer ; the LittleBigMouse software introduced next is for multiple screens of one computer ). Before, both laptops and desktops were placed in the computer room. I mainly used desktops, but sometimes I needed to find files in the laptops. Although the mouse also supports multiple devices, it still needs to be switched every time. And Mouse without Borders allows me to slide the mouse directly from the desktop to the notebook, as long as the multiple computers are connected to the same network.
7 Internet Download Manager
Official website: https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/
Internet Download Manager ( IDM ) is a powerful download management software, which can accelerate file download speed, support breakpoint resume, can automatically capture links and videos during the download process, has intelligent file segment download technology, supports Multi-task download, and can automatically perform virus scanning and other operations after the download is completed, allowing users to enjoy a more convenient and secure download experience.
The advantages of IDM actually let me say, but I can't tell clearly-not only that, as a student in the GIS field, even in some scenarios, the download effect of IDM may not be as good as other software or plug-ins. But of course, for daily work and study scenarios, it is really a very convenient, simple and fast download tool.
8 LittleBigMouse
Official website: https://github.com/mgth/LittleBigMouse/releases
If you have multiple screens with different resolutions connected to one computer, LittleBigMouse may be a good tool. For users who use two or more computer screens, the mouse sometimes has an offset problem when switching between different screens-this situation occurs when using multiple screens of the same size and resolution at the same time. Generally, it is not obvious; but if the screens used at the same time have different sizes and different resolutions , the mouse will often shift and flutter when switching between different screens. Through LittleBigMouse , the horizontal movement of the mouse can be realized. In the previous position, I introduced the usage and specific effects of LittleBigMouse . If you need to know more, you can directly view the article to solve the problem of offset and dislocation when the mouse moves on multiple screens with different resolutions (https:/ /blog.csdn.net/zhebushibiaoshifu/article/details/128874723).
The above are the small tools or software that I found to be really effective and can improve the efficiency of computer use after I use the computer frequently. Some of these tools may feel mediocre when you are not used to them at the beginning; but once you get used to their usage, you will find it really convenient. In addition, there are some software that may have a slightly smaller audience, but are really convenient, such as ScreenToGif , Bluetooth Audio Receiver , ManicTime (genuine version requires payment), CCleaner (genuine version requires payment), Typora (genuine version requires payment), etc., if There is an opportunity to introduce it in the future.
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