If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools. Mastering the right tools can help you get twice the result with half the effort.

1. Windows software tools

1. Mr. Otter - Search Tool

A search collection tool software that integrates more than 200+ vertical tool websites, including a lot of content that is not indexed by regular search engines.

It also supports the installation of various plug-ins and gadgets. It can be used as a tool to switch search results among multiple search engines, and it can also greatly improve search efficiency!

In short, the three core functions are:

1. Multi-site search collection.

Two, read it later.

3. Material collection (pictures and text).

Switch search results among multiple search engines, quickly obtain and copy images with the right click, and complete material collection efficiently!

Among the general tools: there are search, translation, tools, and you can also add custom sites.

In the search categories, for example, the commonly used image search, it has integrated several commonly used free image galleries, allowing one-click search, saving the trouble of opening multiple web pages!

2. Utools——Quick Start + Practical Plug-in Collection

Are Everything and listary useful? Want something more powerful? The kind that comes with all kinds of useful plug-ins!

uTools is a minimalist, plug-in, cross-platform modern desktop software. Create your own tool collection by freely selecting a variety of plug-ins. Once you become familiar with it, it can save you a lot of time and allow you to focus more on changing the world.

In short, there are two core functions:

1. Quick search/start.

2. Practical plug-ins

Quick start, search directly to the software shortcut. Similar to quick launch software such as wox.

Here comes the point: it supports installation of everything plug-in, can directly call local search, and the Wox+Everything function is complete!

In addition, there are plug-ins for translation, file organization, calculator, and even funny picture search, which are easy to use and fun!

For example, this picture-fighting plug-in allows you to search at will and get a large number of results, making you invincible in picture-fighting.

3. Airdroid – a tool for transferring files between mobile phones and computers

Is it inconvenient to connect the IOS data cable to the computer? Is the speed of uploading pictures on QQ or WeChat slow? It's time to find a professional transfer software!

As a person who loves taking and editing photos with his mobile phone, the closed system of Apple phones makes it difficult for him to transfer files. Fortunately, some third-party software can transmit files wirelessly within the local area network.

If you want more stability and convenience, and want to transfer in batches frequently, Airdroid is more suitable. It can be installed on both Windows and mobile phones. It has the advantages of fast speed, multiple image transfer, and supports mutual transfer!

Text and pictures can be transferred by dragging and dropping. Log in to your account on your mobile phone or computer to complete the binding. It is convenient, fast and completely free!

4. Screen to gif——GIF recording tool

What are the best GIF recording tools? Which one will compete among GIFcam, LICEcap and honeycam?

Compared with comprehensive practicality, it has to be this one - Screen to gif.

A single file can be run. It has full functions, including recording and editing, and can adjust the desired size to meet the image transmission needs of different platforms.

I won’t show the specific demonstration anymore. Almost all the GIFs I write are recorded with it. However, sometimes the quality will be reduced due to platform compression. Just take a look at the recorded video GIF image.

5. Snipaste – A super lightweight screenshot tool

When you frequently use screenshots to collect materials, a handy screenshot tool is essential. In addition to the relatively weak QQ built-in plug-in, the well-known Snipaste software is definitely a magic tool.

Main features: concise, extreme, and powerful. It is a single-file software that is in line with the geek temperament, takes up little resources, and has all the functions for editing screenshots.

It has been praised a lot on major platforms online, so I won’t praise it anymore. It can be summed up in two words: simple and easy to use.

It is extremely light in size, very fast to use, does not take up resources, supports custom shortcut keys, and all screenshots are taken from it.

6. GitMind – Mind Mapping Tool

I often need to use mind mapping tools. Xmind and Mindmaster are expensive. Which one should I use?

If it was before, I would definitely recommend you to use the Baidu Mind Map web version because it is simple enough and free. But now there is a better choice. GitMind, which has a large number of templates, is definitely worth a try. It can also be exported for free, and there is no need to download software. You can use it directly online.

A large number of network templates greatly reduce the time of creating a series of organizational structures by yourself. You can use them directly. It is so convenient, efficient and practical! There will be no watermark problems in the mind maps.

7. Centbrowser – Chrome alternative

Is there any browser in China that can replace 90% of the functions?

In addition to some conscientious foreign browsers, this is the first domestically recommended one. It has the Chromium kernel, pursues speed, simplicity, and security, and comes with various gadgets and applications. For local use, you basically only need to download a few simple and commonly used plug-ins.

Brief summary:

First, fast speed.

Second, lightweight.

3. Support plug-ins.

No need to install plugins separately to implement mouse gestures and super drag. And most of Chrome's plug-ins can be used directly here, which is very convenient.

8. Honeyview – Free and easy-to-use image viewing software

Design-related industries often need to process and view images. Among the various image viewing software, which one is the best?

If you only look at small-sized pictures, then Guangying Picture Viewer is the domestic software I recommend. However, its disadvantage is that it will lag or even freeze when facing larger pictures. At this time, a more powerful image viewing software - honeyview can show its advantages.

Zooming and switching are so smooth and loading speed is very fast.

9. Ziyou - A must-have font tool for designers

Having trouble finding the font? Not sure which ones can be used commercially? Don't know where to quickly download fonts?

Ziyou is a font tool tailor-made for designers. Designers can quickly find their favorite fonts through collection, search, tags, cases, etc., and use these fonts seamlessly in design software.

Seamless use is the biggest feature of this software. After adding it to favorites with one click, you can use it. It is also easy to distinguish which ones can be used commercially. It is practical and convenient.

10. iSlide——Efficient PPT Plug-in

PPT is about to be used and there is no time to design it? What should I do if my aesthetic taste does not keep up with the leadership’s requirements? Use templates and find tools to solve the problem!

I started using templates for PPT a long time ago, and I started using the iSlide plug-in a long time ago. I inserted online templates and used practical tools to modify and beautify PPT. These functions are extremely practical.

However, it is a bit regrettable that most templates now require membership, so we can only use a small number of free templates to make do.

After the installation is complete, there will be an iSlide toolbar added to the PPT toolbar, in which you can apply various online templates and tools, such as one-click optimization.

11. FFCell——Awesome Excel plugin

Can’t operate complex Excel? Do you have a headache when you see tabular data? Can't remember the function? , use the artifact to save you!

Among the three-piece Office suite, Excel is a big hurdle for many people, because its operation mode is not as strongly related to graphics as Word and PPT. It has many hidden tricks. It will be very powerful to master it completely, but it is also difficult.

Therefore, this god-level plug-in must be recommended to you. It has formulas, search, deduplication, etc. It is easy to operate, supports undo, and supports DIY toolbox.

Quickly process text and extract keywords. The following operation gifs are all from the official website tutorial (click to go)

A series of commonly used small functions such as clearing spaces are extremely simple. More functions can be discovered by yourself~

12. PandaOCR – Powerful Scanning Tool

Do you often need to scan documents? Do you often need to process text? Can't find a free and easy-to-use scanning tool?

Panda OCR is a free software for Windows OCR text recognition. It supports translation, has simple and easy-to-use functions, and has a fast recognition speed. It is a magic tool for friends who often need to process scanned text. It is one of the few conscientious software!

Main features: 1. Completely free and free donations. Second, it can recognize quickly, support translation, and support reading aloud.

Take a random PDF screenshot and test it. You can see that it is recognized quickly and translated automatically.

Switch between multiple search engines and translation engines for more accurate recognition.

13. Geek - a god-level uninstall tool

This may be my favorite uninstaller tool. Small, powerful, and pure, this is a must-have.

There is no need to explain much about the function. It is to uninstall installed programs. Compared with the uninstallation function that comes with Windows, the problems of unclean directories and difficult to find uninstall items are all solved.

After the uninstallation is complete, it will automatically scan for residual file information. Uninstall once and for all, leaving no residue!

2. Practical and Efficient APP

14. iFLYTEK Voice Recorder - Voice Recorder

The screen is getting bigger and bigger, making typing inconvenient? Slow speed? Try voice recording!

Speak and you can turn it into text, and transcribe Chinese, English and various dialects without any obstacles. It also supports Siri wake-up. You can open the software and take notes just by speaking Siri. This is very convenient for people who often need to take notes.

After testing the voice input recognition efficiency, it can basically reach the 98% officially claimed, and can also automatically divide the titles.

15. Lanting Diary - Modular Multifunctional Notebook

How do you record what you need to do every day? Is there any efficient note-taking app that can take care of both life and work?

Lanting Diary is a modular log (diary) system APP that integrates multiple functional modules such as to-do list, countdown, diary, and to-do list, truly realizing a complete record of colleges and universities.

The basic free version allows you to use one notepad, and you can add multiple ones after upgrading to PRO. Overall, it is very powerful, easy to use and simple!

16. Mindnode – Mobile mind mapping

Can’t find a free and easy-to-use mind map? Bad mobile experience?

Mindnode is the only mind mapping software that I find useful after using it. Unlike many free software that do not allow you to export, this software not only has basic mind mapping functions, but can also be exported to WeChat with one click. It is great for friends who need to record inspiration logic on mobile devices.

17. Melly – Meditation and Mindfulness Timer

Has the daily busyness made it difficult for you to reflect and meditate for a long time? Is your daily commute already occupied by various entertainment apps?

Lack of concentration is the most common mistake made by modern people, and it will make you miss many opportunities for appreciation and improvement. A simple meditation support APP, similar to Tomato Potato, but more than that. The cute painting style and light music allow the body and mind to have enough space to focus and reflect.

18. Hammer Notes - A lightweight note-taking tool

This may be the most beautiful note-taking app in history, and the most realistic boast that Luo Yonghao has ever made.

There are thousands of sticky note tools, and Hammer is considered a hidden gem among them. Its biggest features are simplicity, beauty and ease of use. It is a small and beautiful APP.

It supports setting passwords, which is more private, supports mixed text and images, and records items clearly. You can generate and share the content of the note into beautiful long Weibo or pictures anytime and anywhere, without any unnecessary functions.

19. Kada - Fully automatic photo editing tool

Lazy people don’t edit photos, editing photos must be automated…

What should I do if the photo results are not good and I need to show the photos to others? This quick photo editing app may become your efficient photo editing tool!

It has become my main photo editing app. It will automatically identify the content of the picture and add corresponding filters.

Even though there are problems with complex image recognition, basic filters can be used and the results are pretty good.

If you are not satisfied, you can change the filter, adjust the parameters, etc. It eliminates the need to constantly select filters and allows for efficient photo editing!

20. Canva – a great tool for poster and logo design

Can’t design? What should I do if I don’t have any idea about typesetting but need to draw pictures?

This cross-platform design tool can completely save design novices, and there are tons of templates waiting for you to use. The most commonly used functions include: LOGO design, poster production, and header image design.

You only need to modify your information according to the template, and you can create more beautiful works in a few simple steps.

The mobile APP is just as easy to use. Take a personal LOGO as an example. Simply copy the template, modify the information, and add elements.

Summarize

Today’s recommendations end here. Some of the tools here are what I have been using, such as mind mapping, picture design, and sticky notes. You can choose the appropriate one according to your trial habits.

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Author: summer2wind

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