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Browse the directory →| Your task | A tool to consider | Good fit for | Starts at | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Password managers | Bitwarden | A first dedicated password manager | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Developer tools | Visual Studio Code | Editing code across languages | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| 3D and design | Blender | Learning and producing 3D work | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Notes and knowledge | Obsidian | Keeping notes in your own files | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| AI assistants | Claude | Drafting and document-focused work | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| AI research | Perplexity | Starting a source-led web search | See plans | 5 Nov 2026 |
| VPN and privacy | Proton VPN | Trying a VPN without a data allowance | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Cloud storage | Dropbox | Sharing ordinary files across devices | Free | 5 Nov 2026 |
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