IREC: Software & Websites

Software

Most of the software here are cross-platform on the desktop.

• Boxy SVG – a simple and easy-to-use SVG editor.

• KeePassXC¹² – self-hosted encrypted password manager.

• LyX¹ – LaTeX meets traditional word processor workflows.

• Obsidian² – a super-flexible, Local-First, markdown based notetaking and writing app.

• Paint.NET – a powerful yet simple painting and image manipulation tool. (Windows only)

• Qalculate¹ – a powerful multi-purpose calculator.

• Syncthing¹² – sync files between devices like it’s Y2K! LAN-oriented, peer-to-peer, and secure — no cloud required.

• Thunderbird¹ – no-nonsense, flexible and powerful email client.

• VSCodium¹ – fully open-source distribution of Visual Studio Code—sans Microsoft.

Websites

Disclaimer: While I have made every effort to ensure that these websites are safe and not overtly annoying to use at the time of inclusion, links and resources may change at any time. Visit at your own risk!

• Desmos – graphing calculator.

• Excalidraw – web-based whiteboard - great for flowcharts and diagrams. All data is stored locally, and it can run offline as a progressive web app.

• Internet Archive – need I say more?

• Jisho – a clean and powerful Japanese-English dictionary.

• Lexilogos - Multilingual Keyboard – type in almost any script imaginable - all you need is a standard Latin keyboard.

• Pexels and Unsplash – stock photos, also a great source of wallpapers.

• Regex101 – build, test and debug regular expressions.

• Remix Icon – open-source, expansive and clean icon set.

• Wikimedia Commons – massive library of free³ media.

• Wiktionary – free³ dictionary, thesaurus, abbreviation reference, and more - fit for all your literary needs.