Zdeněk Tomis

Software recommendations

Over the years, I have tried many different software tools. Here is a list of those that I use regularly and that I can recommend.

Double Commander

Double Commander is a file manager that I use to navigate my files both on Windows and Linux. I started using it because I got tired of Total Commander, which in its free version requires you to press one of three buttons on application start. Double commander is open source.

My Firefox setup

Web browser is the most important tool I use and I get to spend most of my time in it. I use Firefox because it is open source and respects my privacy. Here is a list of extensions and tweaks that I use to make my browsing experience better.

Extensions

  • uBlock Origin
    The best adblocker out there as of right now.
  • Tree Style Tab
    A tab manager that allows you to organize your tabs into a tree structure. I use it to organize my tabs into groups and subgroups.
  • Tab Session Manager
    A session manager that allows you to save and restore sessions. Useful to separate workspaces.
  • Vimium
    Adds vim-like keybindings to Firefox. I use it to navigate the web without using the mouse. Although I am not a vim user, I find the keybindings to be quite useful.
  • Video Speed Controller
    A must have for watching lectures. Allows you to speed up and slow down videos with 0.1 increment, up to infinity.

User Chrome

User chrome is a way to customize the Firefox UI. I use it to hide the title bar and the tabs because using the Tree Tab extension I have no need for them, furthermore I condensed my bookmarks so that more can fit on the screen. You can find my userChrome.css file on Github

Bitwarden

Password manager - who could live without one? Bitwarden is a free and open source password manager that I use to store my passwords. It has a nice UI and a browser extension. I use it to store my passwords and other sensitive information. It also has a mobile app, which I use to access my passwords on my phone. Compared to other options, Bitwarden has the most extensive free plan.