| Tool | OS | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| CCleaner | Windows | Cleans temp files, browser cache, and registry clutter |
| Speccy | Windows | Displays detailed system specs and temperatures |
| Rufus | Windows | Creates bootable USB drives from ISO files |
| WinDirStat | Windows | Visualizes disk usage with color-coded blocks |
| BitLocker | Windows | Encrypts entire drives for data protection |
| Windows Defender | Windows | Built-in antivirus and firewall |
| Netsh | Windows | CLI tool to manage Windows network settings |
| Tool | OS | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Utility | macOS | Manages partitions and disk repairs |
| FileVault | macOS | Encrypts macOS system drive |
| Little Snitch | macOS | Monitors and controls outgoing network connections |
| Homebrew | macOS | Package manager for installing CLI tools |
| Terminal + ping/traceroute | macOS | Built-in CLI for network diagnostics |
| Tool | OS | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UFW | Linux | Simple firewall configuration tool |
| LUKS | Linux | Encrypts partitions and drives |
| APT | Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) | Package manager for installing software |
| YUM/DNF | Linux (RHEL/Fedora) | Package managers for Red Hat-based systems |
| Terminal + ping/traceroute | Linux | Built-in CLI for network diagnostics |
| Tool | OS | Purpose | Access & Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Windows, macOS, Android | Detects and removes malware, adware, and PUPs | ✅ Free version available. Paid plans start at ~$45/year |
| VeraCrypt | Windows, macOS, Linux | Encrypts files, partitions, and full disks | 🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source |
| KeePassXC | Windows, macOS, Linux | Local password vault with strong encryption | 🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source |
| Bitwarden | Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile | Secure cloud-based password manager | ✅ Account required. Free tier available. Paid plans start at ~$10/year |
| Wireshark | Windows, macOS, Linux | Captures and analyzes network packets | 🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source |
| Angry IP Scanner | Windows, macOS, Linux | Scans IP ranges and ports quickly | 🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source |
| VS Code | Windows, macOS, Linux | Lightweight code editor with extensions | 🚫 No account required. Free from Microsoft |
| Git |