I'm sharing here a list of free (or almost free) tools that I use regularly and thought might be useful to everyone.
- 🔧 Recommended Browser Setup
- 🪟 Windows
↔️ DNS- 📱 Smartphone
- 📺 Android TV
- 🎬 Movies/TV Shows
- ☁️ Personal Cloud Server
- 🧠 AI
I strongly recommend using Firefox, along with these extensions:
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| uBlock Origin (mandatory) | Blocks ads and trackers |
| Tampermonkey | Userscript manager |
| I Still Don't Care About Cookies | Automatically rejects cookie banners |
| FastForward | Bypasses URL shorteners |
| Bypass Paywalls Clean | Bypasses paywalls on many news websites |
| Firefox Multi-Account Containers | Isolate tabs between work/personal accounts |
| SponsorBlock | Skips sponsor segments on YouTube |
| Alternate Player for Twitch.tv | Skips Twitch ads |
| BetterTTV | Enhances Twitch and YouTube |
| Dark Reader | Enables dark mode on all websites |
You can very easily activate Windows and the Office Suite by opening a PowerShell and entering this command:
irm https://get.activated.win/ | iex
Select HWID for Windows, and Ohook for Office
A set of utilities to improve productivity and system management.
👉 Install PowerToys
To improve speed and privacy, change your DNS provider directly from your router or system settings:
- Quad9 (9.9.9.9) — Privacy-focused and secure (Recommended primary)
- Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) — Fast and privacy-first (Recommended secondary)
Android offers the most flexibility and control — especially for power users.
You can enjoy the Premium YouTube experience for free, thanks to the ReVanced project.
You can use ReVanced to patch other applications, but be careful with Spotify, as some users have reported that their accounts have been banned.
Applications to get a flawless experience on Android TV:
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Stremio | Replace Netflix, Disney+,... (See below 👇) |
| SmartTube | Replace Youtube |
| S0undTV | Replace Twitch |
| TiviMate | Best IPTV Player - you will still need to get an IPTV provider, premium version is advised (~34€) |
For streaming movies/TV shows, I recommend:
- Stremio + Torrentio
- Combine them with a premium debrid service (~35$/year) for safety and quality
📖 Full setup guide: https://guides.viren070.me/stremio
Looking for a free cloud server for hosting a website or a game server? Oracle Cloud offers the best Always Free virtual machines. Below is a setup guide and an automation script to help you secure an instance.
👉 Oracle Cloud Installation Guide
An excellent Open Source tool for face swapping.