Tools

Grouped by OS and Function

🖥️ Windows Tools

ToolOSPurpose
CCleanerWindowsCleans temp files, browser cache, and registry clutter
SpeccyWindowsDisplays detailed system specs and temperatures
RufusWindowsCreates bootable USB drives from ISO files
WinDirStatWindowsVisualizes disk usage with color-coded blocks
BitLockerWindowsEncrypts entire drives for data protection
Windows DefenderWindowsBuilt-in antivirus and firewall
NetshWindowsCLI tool to manage Windows network settings

🍎 macOS Tools

ToolOSPurpose
Disk UtilitymacOSManages partitions and disk repairs
FileVaultmacOSEncrypts macOS system drive
Little SnitchmacOSMonitors and controls outgoing network connections
HomebrewmacOSPackage manager for installing CLI tools
Terminal + ping/traceroutemacOSBuilt-in CLI for network diagnostics

🐧 Linux Tools

ToolOSPurpose
UFWLinuxSimple firewall configuration tool
LUKSLinuxEncrypts partitions and drives
APTLinux (Debian/Ubuntu)Package manager for installing software
YUM/DNFLinux (RHEL/Fedora)Package managers for Red Hat-based systems
Terminal + ping/tracerouteLinuxBuilt-in CLI for network diagnostics

🌐 Cross-Platform Tools

ToolOSPurposeAccess & Pricing
MalwarebytesWindows, macOS, AndroidDetects and removes malware, adware, and PUPs✅ Free version available. Paid plans start at ~$45/year
VeraCryptWindows, macOS, LinuxEncrypts files, partitions, and full disks🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
KeePassXCWindows, macOS, LinuxLocal password vault with strong encryption🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
BitwardenWindows, macOS, Linux, mobileSecure cloud-based password manager✅ Account required. Free tier available. Paid plans start at ~$10/year
WiresharkWindows, macOS, LinuxCaptures and analyzes network packets🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
Angry IP ScannerWindows, macOS, LinuxScans IP ranges and ports quickly🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
VS CodeWindows, macOS, LinuxLightweight code editor with extensions🚫 No account required. Free from Microsoft
GitWindows, macOS, LinuxVersion control system for tracking code changes🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
PostmanWindows, macOS, LinuxAPI testing and automation platform✅ Account required. Free tier available. Paid plans start at ~$12/month
PowerShell CoreWindows, macOS, LinuxCross-platform CLI for scripting and automation🚫 No account required. Free from Microsoft
MaltegoWindows, macOS, LinuxGraph-based OSINT tool for mapping relationships between people, domains, IPs, and more✅ Account required. Free Community Edition available. Paid plans start at ~$1,000/year
theHarvesterWindows, macOS, LinuxCLI tool for gathering emails, subdomains, and hostnames from public sources🚫 No account required. Fully free and open-source
SpiderFootWindows, macOS, LinuxAutomated OSINT scanner for domains, IPs, usernames, and more✅ Account optional. Free version available. Paid plans start at ~$50/month