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Can be run from a USB drive or other portable media without installation.

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1by1

Audio & Music Audio Player
1by1 is a remarkably small and fast audio player designed for direct folder playback. It's portable, requires no installation, and efficiently manages large music collections without needing a dedicated library database. Ideal for users seeking performance and simplicity.
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Free
Extremely fast startup and low resource usage.
WinRAR

WinRAR

File Management Desktop Application
WinRAR is a powerful archive utility that provides full support for RAR and ZIP archives, including a highly effective compression algorithm for creating smaller archives. It offers advanced encryption, self-extracting archive creation, repair mechanisms, and seamless integration with the operating system shell for easy file management and compression.
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Freemium
Superior compression with RAR format.
GIMP

GIMP

Photos & Graphics Photo Editing
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful, free, and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation, retouching, composition, and authoring. It supports a vast array of file formats and provides sophisticated tools comparable to commercial alternatives, making it a versatile choice for photographers, designers, and artists.
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Open Source
Completely free and open-source, with no licensing costs.
7-Zip

7-Zip

File Management File Archiver
7-Zip is a powerful, free, and open-source file archiving utility. It offers high compression ratios, supports numerous formats including its native 7z, and integrates seamlessly with Windows Explorer for easy file management and encryption.
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Open Source
Excellent compression ratios, especially with 7z.
YakYak

YakYak

Social & Communications Desktop Client
YakYak is an unofficial desktop client for Google Hangouts, providing a dedicated application experience outside of a web browser with features focused on convenience and improved usability.
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Open Source
Provides a dedicated desktop application for Google Hangouts...
Jetico BestCrypt

Jetico BestCrypt

Security & Privacy Desktop Application
Jetico BestCrypt is a comprehensive data encryption software suite designed to provide strong privacy and security for sensitive information stored on various devices and in the cloud. It offers multiple encryption methods to protect files, folders, disk volumes, and even cloud storage data.
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Commercial
Offers multiple robust encryption methods (file/folder, cont...
Oracle APEX

Oracle APEX

Development Web Application
Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code development platform that enables you to build scalable, secure enterprise applications with world-class features that can be deployed anywhere.
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Freemium
Rapid application development significantly reduces time to ...
kodeWeave

kodeWeave

Development IDE
kodeWeave is a versatile, portable HTML/CSS/JavaScript playground and IDE. It allows developers to write, test, and debug web code directly within the application, offering features like live preview, syntax highlighting, and support for various frameworks.
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Open Source
Highly portable, can be run from a USB drive.
Calligra Braindump

Calligra Braindump

Business & Commerce Mind Mapping Software
Calligra Braindump is a free and open-source mind-mapping and brainstorming tool designed to capture, organize, and visually represent ideas and information. It facilitates the process of dumping your thoughts onto a canvas and structuring them into a coherent map, supporting various input types like text, drawings, and images.
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Open Source
Free and open-source, reducing cost and promoting community ...
Modelio

Modelio

Development Desktop
Modelio is a free and open-source modeling tool that supports various standards, including UML, BPMN, and SysML. It offers a comprehensive environment for designing, documenting, and generating code for software and systems.
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Open Source
Supports multiple key modeling standards (UML, BPMN, SysML).
MinGW-w64

MinGW-w64

Development Development
MinGW-w64 is a free and open-source collection of development tools designed for creating Microsoft Windows applications using the GNU toolchain. It provides compilers for C, C++, Fortran, Ada, and other languages, allowing developers to build native Windows executables.
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Open Source
Enables native Windows application development with GNU tool...
jPdf Tweak

jPdf Tweak

Office & Productivity Desktop Application
jPdf Tweak is a versatile, cross-platform Java Swing application designed for manipulating PDF files. It offers a range of functionalities including combining, splitting, rotating, reordering, watermarking, encrypting, signing, and other essential PDF adjustments.
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Open Source
Free and open source (GPLv3 license).
bochs

bochs

Emulator
Bochs is a highly portable, open-source IA-32 and x86-64 IBM PC emulator and debugger. Primarily written in C++, it allows users to run various operating systems and software designed for x86 architectures on different platforms, offering a low-level emulation of hardware components.
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Open Source
Highly portable across different host platforms.
Krut

Krut

Video & Movies Screencasting Tool
Krut is a portable, Java-based screencasting tool designed for creating video tutorials and straightforward screen recordings. Its lightweight nature and simple interface make it accessible for users needing a functional capture tool without complex features.
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Open Source
Highly portable, runs without installation.
Bosca Ceoil

Bosca Ceoil

Audio & Music Music Composition Software
Bosca Ceoil is a lightweight and intuitive music composition tool designed for simplicity and ease of use. Perfect for beginners and those who want to quickly sketch out musical ideas without the complexity of traditional digital audio workstations (DAWs).
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Open Source
Extremely easy to learn and use, perfect for beginners.
LaTeXDraw

LaTeXDraw

Photos & Graphics Vector Graphics Editor
LaTeXDraw is a robust and free open-source vector graphics editor specifically designed for creating PSTricks code directly within a graphical interface. It simplifies the process of generating complex vector diagrams and illustrations for integration into LaTeX documents.
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Open Source
Generates native PSTricks code for seamless LaTeX integratio...
PhotoQt

PhotoQt

Photos & Graphics Image Viewer
PhotoQt is a fast, simple, and elegant open-source image viewer built with C++/Qt. It offers a clean interface, essential image viewing features, and basic editing capabilities, making it a great choice for quickly browsing and managing your image collection across different operating systems.
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Open Source
Excellent speed and performance for image loading.
Lessons Learned Server

Lessons Learned Server

Education & Reference Web Application
Lessons Learned Server (LLS) is a lightweight, web-based platform designed for creating and managing hierarchical knowledge bases. It enables users to store and organize textual information, documents, and multimedia content efficiently, making it ideal for documentation, collaborative note-taking, and internal knowledge sharing.
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Freemium
Strong hierarchical organization for clear content structure...
Zero Install

Zero Install

File Sharing Software Distribution System
Zero Install is a decentralized cross-platform software distribution system that eliminates the need for traditional installers. It allows users to run applications directly from their original sources, ensuring reliable updates and minimizing dependencies.
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Open Source
Eliminates traditional installation process
SMath Studio

SMath Studio

Education & Reference Mathematical Software
SMath Studio is a powerful, freeware mathematical notebook application offering a user-friendly environment for complex calculations, equation solving, and data visualization.
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Free
Powerful mathematical capabilities for freeware.
Stoq

Stoq

Business & Commerce Desktop Application
Stoq is a robust, open-source ERP solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in retail environments. It offers comprehensive tools for sales, inventory, and customer management.
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Open Source
Open Source with no licensing costs
LazPaint

LazPaint

Photos & Graphics Desktop Application
LazPaint is a lightweight, portable raster image editor designed for simplicity while offering essential features like layers and various photo effects. It aims to be an accessible alternative to more complex software, making image editing approachable for users seeking a less overwhelming experience.
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Open Source
Very lightweight and resource-efficient.
glances

glances

Network & Admin System Monitoring
Glances is a cross-platform, open-source system monitoring tool providing a comprehensive overview of system resources and processes directly from the command line or web interface. Written in Python, it is highly portable and extensible, offering a wealth of information in a dynamic and user-friendly format.
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Open Source
Comprehensive real-time system metrics in one view.
ghostwriter

ghostwriter

Development Text Editor
ghostwriter is a clean, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for Windows and Linux, emphasizing a focused writing experience. It offers a minimalist interface, live preview of your Markdown rendering, and essential writing tools for individuals who prioritize a clear and uncluttered workspace.
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Open Source
Highly effective in providing a distraction-free writing env...
wxMEdit

wxMEdit

Development Text Editor
wxMEdit is a versatile cross-platform text and hex editor, serving as a powerful alternative to the discontinued MadEdit. Built on C++ and wxWidgets, it provides developers and advanced users with robust features for editing text files and binary data.
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Open Source
Seamlessly integrates text and hex editing.
Dictanote

Dictanote

Office & Productivity Note-taking Software
Dictanote is a powerful and intuitive speech recognition software designed to seamlessly convert spoken words into text. Ideal for note-taking, transcription, and document creation, it offers a user-friendly interface and supports offline functionality, making it a versatile tool for various tasks.
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Freemium
Accurate and fast speech recognition engine.
Sentrifugo HRMS

Sentrifugo HRMS

Business & Commerce Web Application
Sentrifugo HRMS is an open-source Human Resources Management System designed to streamline various HR functions. It offers a comprehensive suite of modules including employee management, attendance and time tracking, performance reviews, expense and asset handling, and powerful HR analytics. This on-premises solution provides businesses with a robust and flexible platform to manage their workforce effectively.
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Open Source
Comprehensive suite of core HR modules.
wxHexEditor

wxHexEditor

Development Development Tool
wxHexEditor is a robust, open-source, cross-platform hexadecimal editor built with C++ and wxWidgets. It serves as a powerful tool for low-level data manipulation, including disk editing, data recovery, reverse engineering, and file analysis.
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Open Source
Efficiently handles very large files and disk images.
LUKS

LUKS

Security & Privacy Disk Encryption Utility
LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) is the standard disk encryption framework for Linux, providing a robust and secure method to encrypt entire disks or partitions. It ensures data confidentiality by employing industry-standard encryption algorithms and secure key management practices.
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Open Source
Industry standard for Linux disk encryption.
PHP Fat-Free Framework

PHP Fat-Free Framework

Development Web Applications
Fat-Free Framework (F3) is a powerful yet easy-to-use PHP micro-framework designed for building dynamic and robust web applications. It emphasizes performance, a small footprint, and a straightforward modular design.
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Open Source
Extremely lightweight and fast.
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