10 Best Free Software Applications to replace paid subscriptions. Windows, Linux, and Mac

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Great video!! No hype, no marketing, clear information and best of all, great information.

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[@bci905]

Just bought a new laptop and I’m debating whether subscribing a few apps/software or not. Your message saved me just in time. Thanks a lot!!😁

[@RayKnowsTech]

Im glad it was helpful! Thank you for your feedback.

[@stevio7777]

You’ve smashed it out of the park again matey. I’ve downloaded the free version of Revo UnInstaller for my HP Windows 10 laptop and got rid of a lot of junk files. It looks as though finally I’ve managed to get rid of Microsoft edge in fact the Revo uninstall icon has gone in its place. I also ran Microsoft PC manager which you suggested a month or two ago and used both of them. My Computer has never smiled so much and been so happy. Many thanks keep up the good work Steve.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks Steve! I appreciate the feedback.

[@stevio7777]

I’ve now bought the paid one as it was at a discount lol

[@RayKnowsTech]

@@stevio7777 Let me know if its worth it. I was considering buying it as well

[@dudewithamood4673]

Thank you very much for the list , i installed grearpdf and sharex , Thank you again

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found some useful software from the list.

[@Jamie71q]

ShareX one of the first things i install on a fresh pc, great peace of software.

[@RayKnowsTech]

@Jamie71q I agree. I use it daily for content creation.

[@charmainedudley7747]

Thank you so much for this video! The information and quick overview of each application you provided are amazing. I'm already familiar with and currently use some of your suggestions, but you highlighted some interesting features that I wasn't aware of. Your overview of GIMP made it look so easy and straightforward-I’m definitely going to re-install it and give it another try! I feel truly blessed to have stumbled upon your channel, and I’m looking forward to your videos in the new year. Wishing you a Happy New Year! May it be a great one! Warm greetings from South Africa,

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I really appreciate it. Im glad the video was helpful. Be sure to check out my other videos. Thank you!

[@freddyziffle]

Great video. You saved me some money and explained everything simply. Thank you.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that the video made a difference for you!

[@SusannaSaunders]

Thank you for these suggestions! Some excellent free alternatives here!

[@RayKnowsTech]

You're very welcome! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@malcolmbacon7892]

Very helpful video , thank you

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that you found the video useful!

[@salemalzaabi3824]

Thanks Ray. Very good👍. Love free softwares and downloads😊. Please keep up the good 👍

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@edv1912]

Thanks a ton !! I installed 4 of these free apps.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you found some apps that work for you!

[@robertleem5643]

Have just purchased a new laptop, I decided to go with Thunderbird and Libre Office, no issues as yeet, will be having a look at PC manager at some point, many thanks for sharing this list of free software

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey Robert! Im glad you found the video Useful. If you have not already installed Thunderbird, Check out Betterbird, I'm working on a review for it now but it looks like this one was built off of the Thunderbird platform but with many improvements. Thanks for watching!

[@fermon65]

This is great👍Thanks for sharing 🙏

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[@Atass]

Ray, you are the best! Thank you so much for your video. It really helps me a lot.

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are so welcome! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@Hanger-13]

I enjoyed this video very much. It was great to watch. You have a very good speaking voice. Thank you for all the research you did for us.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! It means a lot to know my research is helping others.

[@HiroshimaMS]

Thank you sir for your precious work. You save me a lot if time.

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are most welcome. I appreciate the feedback

[@Shashe-s1u]

such a great Job bro!!!

[@RayKnowsTech]

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

[@richardsmith7783]

Hello sir, i really like your video and its very helpful to watch! I have a LG smart TV and on my laptop i have a ad blocker ( Ublock ) for youtube. But there isn't any i can find for LG TV . Do you know any good one's Or know how i can download Ublock to flash drive? Sir Thank you for a great video!!!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi, I am not aware of an adblocker for the LG Tv platform. Its not likely something a TV appstore would support as they depend on ads. I personally have KZbin Premium and watch that on my tv.

[@richardsmith7783]

No i don't either But i downloaded the url address to a flash drive but it wont open on my LG TV lol lol If you could find a way to load apps from play store to flash drive that would open on LG TV you could make a killing on it.

[@RayKnowsTech]

@@richardsmith7783 The problem with that is the LG format, If you had a fire tv or android tv you can side load apps on to those.

[@alfredduhon8591]

Awesome info

[@RayKnowsTech]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@happyretired-m1x]

Thanks, this was excellent

[@RayKnowsTech]

You're very welcome! I appreciate the support

[@Nappy17691821]

Libre office is great .. that and Thunderbird for email

[@RayKnowsTech]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@catfish1512]

Great information. Not only did you list the software but went through its basic functionality great video You earned a subscriber.

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Thank you for the sub. I really appreciate it!

[@sailor-rick]

Second comment. Are you a Linux user? I'm thinkin of making the switch, here in a couple of months, because my machines are getting old. I'm down to 2 modern ones and 2 oldies-but-goodies. Only one of my "modern" ones is compatible with windows 11. I'm thinking of switching all except one of them to a Mint flavor and then dual booting my newest machine. I am only vaguely familiar with Linux, having tried it on a system 18 years ago. I wasn't impressed back then, but it seems to have come a long way since then. Perhaps it's time. Are you a Linux user?

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey, check out the video I did on Linux Mint. I like it the nest switching from Windows.

[@Ridethebomb777]

Why not break away from the mold and throw on a customized cut down version of win 11 or better still Win 10. They make your machine fly again. But Microsoft have recently said they will not restrict what Win 11 can be installed on ... or something to that effect. If you want to go over to Linux .... Zorin is a good place to start.

[@72InterestingProjects]

Nice, you earned my sub

[@RayKnowsTech]

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[@D.von.N]

Some good ideas here. Used Revo uninstaller earlier this year on my Win10. It removes stubborn software MS doesn't want us to remove. But be careful, it could potentially mess up your system more than you would like to. Registries are better left alone. I found my Win10 messed up and had to reinstall. I cannot say for sure it was due to Revo use, but the potential is there. Plus that software for optimising Windows? I don't know what else it does that Windows don't do already, like storage sense, for free. And since bloatware and telemetry slow down this MS spyware, unless the optimising software reduces those processes, I don't see how it makes the PC significantly more responsive. Just another software running on top of the OS and other apps.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi, Revo creates a restore point before removing any registry values but you are correct it is always a possibility. The optimization tools just group windows tools together in one spot, especially handy for novice users. I appreciate the feedback.

[@Burka_Tech6330]

thank you very much your for information. Keep it up

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@salmanshafikoul6272]

Salute! From Pakistan!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for the support! Shout out from the U.S.

[@AshishKumar-zm2mx]

very helpful

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback

[@Danwrnr1]

Also worth mention is a program called Handbrake for video conversion that is free for all platforms

[@RayKnowsTech]

I will check it out. Thank you for the feedback

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

Yes,we use Handbrake.

[@GeorgyGoogle]

Great source of knowledge,- very much appreciated 😇 Any idea why my laptop blocks Stirling - it reported a concern before downloading and now refuses to initialise ( 80% block). Redownloaded twice to no avail so must be a security setting in W10?

[@RayKnowsTech]

@GeorgyGoogle Hey! So they have completely changed Stirling since I created the video. Previously it was just a web portal for Windows users but now there an executable you have to download and run . So I did, and also got an error at 90% initializing. SO, I went to the developer's site and this is a bug reported this week, thought to be related to Anti-virus/Firewall in Windows as it does not affect everyone. I was able to download and run the "Test" release version and it runs fine. The developer has notes that states they will have a bug fix in the upcoming release this week or next. Thank you for pointing this out!

[@GeorgyGoogle]

@@RayKnowsTech Thanks very much for you reply from sun drenched Brisbane. Hubbie now placated. I wanted to comment on Proton- turns out you have to upgrade to gain anything other than what i already have via Brave and ghostery. eg BBC TV shows. ditto the email and drive so not the free lunch I would like. Will keep watching your shows to continue my illusion of a free lunch 🍲 😎

[@RayKnowsTech]

@@GeorgyGoogle Hi, Are you paying for Brave's VPN? I like Brave as a browser but its VPN service is over priced for what it is. Ghostery is fine but it essentially does what Brave Browser does. If you are going to pay for a service I would recommend Paying for Proton's VPN and using Braves browser for free. I am not affiliated with Proton it just does out perform Brave and uses additional security protocols Brave lacks. I make videos on free alternatives but I am not against paying for a service if it brings value. Thank you for your feedback.

[@georgekennedy1886]

Thanks Ray. Have used some of those but others are new to me. What do you think about the Vivaldi Browser?

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey! Im working on a browser project so look for a video soon on that! Thanks

[@rolandgreystoke5601]

Awesome! Thanks. Already have PC Manager & a Proton account, but really appreciate the PDF & ShareX suggestions. I had a Pro BitDefender account and they kept tossing popups at me to drop Proton VPN and use theirs. VERY annoying!

[@RayKnowsTech]

@rolandgreystoke5601 Hey! In Bitdefender you can turn that off under the settings tab and they want show you any offerings. I use the Free version and they never try to sell me anything.

[@rolandgreystoke5601]

@@RayKnowsTech Must be an upgrade from when I had it a couple of years ago...I'll give the free one a shot. And I shared this vid to all my buds.

[@jclosed2516]

Don't forget programs for designers, electronics and 3D rendering. I will name programs like FreeCAD that now has released the 1.0 version, and is a great replacement for CAD programs that cost thousands of dollars per year (yeah there are more free programs, but all of them need a account and/or have to work in a browser and are on-line only). For electronic schematic design, electronic simulation (SPICE), and print layout there is KiCad EDA. And for 3D design and rendering there is, of course, Blender. All of them are really great programs. Especially KiCad EDA and FreeCAD are used by me on a almost daily base...

[@RayKnowsTech]

I appreciate the suggestions. I've added these to my list.

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

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[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

@RayKnowsTech nice one for the comment you're one of only a few bothering to say thanks 👍 classy sir

[@RayKnowsTech]

@@Demon_Pilot_GT I do my best to respond to every comment. Thanks for noticing!

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Gimp is very very difficult for Newbies, so "Dark Table" or " Raw Therapee " are great (i use linux though)

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi Steve! Gimp does have a learning curve I agree. I plan on doing a Photpea video. I included Raw Therapy and Dark Table in my Adobe alternative video and my 2024 review video. Thank you for the feedback.

[@Rick-Williams59]

I've been using Surf Shark VPN for a few years now, how does Proton VPN compare? Thanks

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi Rick, I wouldn't compare Proton VPN's free version to a paid version of Surf Shark. As far as paid programs go, Surf Shark is one of the best along with Nord VPN. If I were going to pay for a service, I would definitely consider Proton due to the other Programs in the suite, ie the Password Manager, e-mail, cloud storage etc. If you are happy with surf Shark and arent looking for the additional software I would probably stay with it. Hope that helps.

[@millardjones2136]

Just wondering if you have an alternate for Quicken?

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey! Im reviewing one now called GnuCash. I do not have an opinion yet but check it out.

[@jvande3890]

AceMoney Lite

[@RayKnowsTech]

I missed this comment my apologies, also check out GnuCash

[@MrHajuu]

Thanks for new softwares

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@StephenKing-i7q]

About Microsoft PS manager in the store writes: 'this product is not currently available, try again later'...

[@RayKnowsTech]

I've had someone else tell me that too. Its available every time I check and I downloaded it months ago. Check again tomorrow and it will likely show available. Im not sure what Microsoft is up to. Check out Revo it has some really nice optimization features.

[@behramcooper3691]

Does the ShareX screen recorder also record sound from the screen? Currently I am using Pickpic, but the screen recorder does not pick up sound from the screen. It gives me a codec related prompt. I am not all that informed about codecs and the software support has not yet replied to my email.

[@RayKnowsTech]

@behramcooper3691 Hi, Yes it does. Just go to task settings, Screen recording, screen recording settings, and select your audio source. You should see your default audio source from windows and just select it. You can also record from your mic while screen recording. Hope this helps

[@GoodWill-s8j]

Pdfgear is not open source. It is only momentarily free. Plus, it sometimes shows pop-ups.

[@RayKnowsTech]

I make no claims that it is Open source. It has been free for years and according to their website they may potentially charge for advanced features in the future with no immediate plans to do so. Thanks for watching

[@rsomel6628]

Thanks and subscribed.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for the sub!

[@friksteyn8887]

Hi Ray. Thank you for this info. Already dumped Adobeand next will be Microsoft Ofiice which I pay for. However, I work with One Drive - what is the alternative please?

[@RayKnowsTech]

@friksteyn8887 Hi, That will depend on your use case but personally I use google drive.

[@nycrsny3406]

Greats picks!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks! and thank you for watching.

[@yandisantalo5687]

Great video! Wow! Thanks for not just listing but also explaining each program briefly as well as explain the comparison with paid alternatives.

[@RayKnowsTech]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! It's always good to have some solid free options out there.

[@gossedejong9248]

Thank you, Sir!!

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@samholborn]

You can also put these on usb, cant remember what they call the platform now, its been 5yrs since ive looked at a pc,

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for watching

[@allanrichardson1468]

Are there any Quicken-compatible personal bookkeeping apps for LINUX that can download transactions from my bank? Are there any accurate tax prep apps (USA) for LINUX that can e-file with the IRS (and run locally, not on the web)? In October 2025 I am migrating my personal computing from Windows 10 to Mac to avoid Windows 11’s violations of my privacy, but I would RATHER go to Linux. These two apps are the only roadblocks to going to Linux. Any ideas?

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi, this is actually a future project I have planned. I am still in the early stages of planning so check back with my channel. I have noticed a gap in financial software for Linux so I will see what I can find. Thank you!

[@allanrichardson1468]

@ If there is anything I can do with my outdated IBM mainframe skills (I can learn some more as needed), from my home in Oregon, please let me know. If nothing else I can test apps!

[@baileyboy3687]

Why not purchase windows 10 ltsc? It will still have quite a few years of updates depending on which you purchase.

[@annoyed707]

Bitdefender keeps blocking me from using Rufus to make a bootable Mint USB device.

[@RayKnowsTech]

@annoyed707 Hey, I also use Bitdefender, you can temporarily disable bit by going to protection, open antivirus, Advanced, and then toggle off the Bitdefender shield temporarily while you create your rufus disk. Hope this helps.

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

Does "Thunderbird" support this new, yet annoying, "modern authentication"?

[@RayKnowsTech]

This only applies to Microsoft email accounts used with Thunderbird but yes you have to change your email setup to OAuth2

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

​@@RayKnowsTech Oh yes. I'm painfully aware of OAuth2! It's been a real pain, since my Office 2013 is supposed to support it with an update. Of course, MS has now hidden that particular update. Figures. I have 3 email account, 2 of them require OAuth2. The one, still works fine. So those 2, I have to now use their web app and on Win10, the Win app version. So I lose my ability to do backups and archiving like before. I'm a certified computer tech and with that, I'm very anal about "backup backup backup." I have come up with a way around it, for now, it's just bulky.

[@FoolishOdyssey]

just curios if you have an alternative for GoodSync

[@RayKnowsTech]

@FoolishOdyssey Hi, for windows or Linux?

[@FoolishOdyssey]

@@RayKnowsTech hello, windows and android, would like to be able to synk files from PC to Phone

[@RayKnowsTech]

@@FoolishOdyssey that's going to be the issue is finding one that will sync to mobile. That's what is good about GoodSync. I don't personally use a file sync tool but rather cloud storage so files are accessible across all platforms and devices.

[@FoolishOdyssey]

@@RayKnowsTech thats just crazy enough to work!

[@FoolishOdyssey]

@@RayKnowsTech what about PC to google drive?

[@jonathankhwinana3050]

Thank you

[@RayKnowsTech]

Im glad the video was helpful and I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

[@kashk818]

Where are the links to all these programs?

[@RayKnowsTech]

In the description of the video

[@cpppq]

Thanks Ray. That's a first class range of free software.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for the feedback! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@Pepaw-Bill]

Really useful information for a change. Thank you and I did like and subscribe.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you so much for your support! I'm thrilled to hear you found the video helpful.

[@ut561]

good video, several of these I didn't know about :)

[@RayKnowsTech]

I appreciate the support. Check out the video I just dropped today. I did a compilation of 39 programs.

[@170Hendrik]

Jij kan dat allemaal wel zeggen. Maar waar kan je de programma's gratis downloaden?

[@RayKnowsTech]

All links are in the video description

[@Herbert-f1c]

Excellent video!!! Any free software for proofreading?

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey! Grammarly has a free version. Im sure ther are some limitations

[@chirpsmusa5829]

Thumbs up, commented and subscribed. Thank you

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it.

[@samholborn]

Hi from hull UK

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey Sam! Thanks for the sub and thanks for the shout out!

[@johannvanschalkwyk2141]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sams_Uncle]

Long live bro 😎, you are a legend!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@Jay5dec]

Is Proton VPN safe??

[@RayKnowsTech]

Yes it is. They have not had any breeches as of yet. Thanks for watching

[@Jay5dec]

@RayKnowsTech thank you

[@AndžejMichmelHealthcoach]

Thank you a lot for a such valuable content! Please, help me to understand (I'm not a computer gig) - I want to use few of these amazing tools, but.. what should i do with those bloody built-in windows apps? Is it possible to get rid off them? How? Thank you very much for any advice😊

[@RayKnowsTech]

@AndžejMichmelHealthcoach Hi, In the video, the program Revo Uninstaller is the one you want to use to remove programs. I will always advise caution when removing registry values especially with Windows defaults. Make sure your data is backed up first. Thanks for watching!

[@AndžejMichmelHealthcoach]

@RayKnowsTech thank you a lot i will do it :)

[@sailor-rick]

Thank you for the tips on free and useful software. I already knew about most of them, but a couple of them will be gamechangers for me. Thanks. I don't save many videos, but I saved this one and downloaded a couple programs that you recommended. 1 new sub

[@RayKnowsTech]

I'm glad to hear that you found some new game-changing software! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@donmichie1193]

Thanks for that great advice. Have you any recommendations on good task managementment software?

[@RayKnowsTech]

What are you currently using? OpenProject comes to mind but I may have a better Idea based on what you currently use. Thanks!

[@donmichie1193]

I’m using MS ToDo, but I’d like to be able to control my workload. I’ve heard there is AI based task managers. It’s for personal rather than business use.

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

Subscribed! Thank you!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate the support

[@erie910]

No MS Office alternative includes an Outlook option that connects to an MS Exchange server. MS offers an online version of Outlook which is accessible through a browser on any OS. It is possible that Evolution will connect to an Exchange server, but it is tricky. Thunderbird is good, but it will bot connect to an Exchange server to synchronize the Outlook calendar between/among multiple computers.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey! That is correct but if you are looking for calendar sync specifically it will work across google. Unfortunately some of us will still need to use Outlook and Microsoft. Thanks for the feedback!

[@DavidMcDonald-t5e]

why don't you provide the links to the software please ?

[@RayKnowsTech]

I included the links for each video that includes where to download it so people dont download the wrong version by mistake. I just updated the video description to include the direct links to each Program's site per your request. Thank you for watching.

[@spokenenglishchannel6972]

Thank you for making this video, I subscribed and liked your channel. best of luck.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the sub. It is much appreciated!

[@georgehollander2816]

Thank you sir, good free software choices!

[@RayKnowsTech]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching

[@MalJ-eb7nv]

Thankyou this is really good. I have subscribed!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for subbing!

[@alemorewane4250]

I subscribed and liked your channel Thank you for taking your time to make this video,

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for subscribing! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Your support means a lot!

[@VenkatachalamRavindran]

Very useful compilation of free tools.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Im glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@charliegabriel9164]

Thank you!!! from the Philippines

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for watching! It means a lot to have support from viewers all the way in the Philippines. Enjoy the software!

[@View77-d8m]

Thanks for your kind sharing, Ray. 😊

[@RayKnowsTech]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@igritab]

Thanks for a great video. Very useful. 🎉🎉🎉

[@RayKnowsTech]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@docjun3588]

thanks for the valuable infos have downloaded gimp already.

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are welcome! Thank you for the feedback.

[@jeanjacqueso5104]

Done. Thanks for your great channel

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your support means a lot to me!

[@jajajejehjune4301]

Great choices!

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks!

[@christ2381]

Very helpful. I will try the pdf software.

[@RayKnowsTech]

I'm glad you found it helpful! The PDF software is a great choice-let me know how it works out for you!

[@SW-Video]

I would definitely add 'Only Office' to this list.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi, I may include Only Office when I do a video about different office suites. I appreciate the feedback

[@kreaweb-be]

Microsoft PC Manager is not available.

[@RayKnowsTech]

It is available I just checked it, however, I think Microsoft does something weird regionally because I have had two other people say it was not available for them and then the next day it shows available.

[@kreaweb-be]

@@RayKnowsTech Maybe in your country but not in Europe.

[@RayKnowsTech]

There are regional restrictions apparently I was not aware of. Its available for Most. Im making a new video that addresses this. Thanks

[@mdasaduzzaman4619]

Thanks a lot for most useful resource

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are most welcome

[@machineFor]

every one are all good

[@machineFor]

if revo uninstaller compare with geek, which one is better? thansk

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey! Revo just has more tools like Hunter Mode, Startup Manager, Junk Files Cleaner, and Browser History Cleaner that Geek doesnt offer. Thanks for watching!

[@svd19xx]

PDFgear, ShareX not for Linux

[@RayKnowsTech]

Don't forget PC Manager, Revo, and Bitdefender, also not Linux. This is all covered in the video. Thank you!

[@azeezwahab5188]

Thanks

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thank you for watching!

[@tinroads]

Again you say it’s free but they want to charge you for the two different levels for the program seems like a scam your publishing like the other VPN program

[@RayKnowsTech]

I'm not sure what you are referring to. I've Only reviewed one VPN program, and it has a free version. It also has a paid version. There is no benefit to me. I'm not affiliated with the software so I do not appreciate being told I am publishing a scam. Thanks

[@varenneriocha8712]

Proton, yes the whole suite!

[@RayKnowsTech]

I may do some videos on the whole suite. Thanks for watching!

[@rsnd341]

I think PDF Gear has been hacked. A different program (paid) gets installed on your computer when you download from the website. Can you double check this)

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hey, I am setting up a test PC right now and as soon as I finish I will install PDFGear and report back.

[@RayKnowsTech]

@rsnd341 I downloaded and installed PDFGear just now on my test PC and their was nothing nefarious going on. Its possible you clicked a sponsored link by mistake, or you could potentially have Malware on your PC that redirected you. I would suggest looking for any browser extensions and programs added recently that you did not install and run the free version of Malwarebytes to scan your pc.

[@keshavdubey6527]

Thank YOU

[@RayKnowsTech]

You are welcome! Thank you for the support.

[@b3arwithm3]

Thunderbird is very slow and consumes lots of RAM. Gimp is an outdated software, hard to use, and sloooow

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the comment

[@msohailrana26]

❤❤❤❤

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@GWorxOz]

Thunderbird email is awful and full of problems.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Thanks for the feedback

[@scott33761]

Wow

[@RayKnowsTech]

👍

[@Evertb1]

I appreciate your video but to talk about the hefty price of Office 365 is exaggerated. I live in Europe so I pay in Euro's. Currently the price for a Family subscription is 99 euro's a year. With that subscription 6 people can use Office 365 on 5 devices each. Also each of the users receive 1 TB cloud storage. To automatically call a MS product expensive is unfair to MS. I am in no way affiliated to MS but I am a happy user of Office 365 and with me 3 family members. That is euro 24,75 per user per year.

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi, The video is meant as an alternative for those that cant afford a subscription service, regardless of their country of origin. The cost may be insignificant to you I understand that and I'm not here to change your mind. Some people need the occasional use of an Office suite and don't use it enough to constitute a paid service. I do appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching.

[@emcarver8983]

Not everyone can afford that cost. Ivory towers!

[@Evertb1]

@@emcarver8983 That does mean it's expensive.

[@rogerevans425]

I often have to work at a site that has no internet access, so cannot use online systems like office 365, so started using Libre Office , and haven't really missed MS Office, except it is prettier than Libre Office

[@Evertb1]

@@rogerevans425 You can install the office 365 products locally. I own a surface pro and a laptop on which I use Office regularly without an internet connection. No problem.

[@brianmurphy4702]

pdf gear does not support linux

[@RayKnowsTech]

True Statement

[@OrestisGulee]

The last 3 software are not free

[@RayKnowsTech]

Hi I appreciate the feedback but by that logic KZbin is not free because it offers a premium paid service. The three videos you are referencing have free versions, which I reviewed. To further clarify, these are not free trial versions as I would not recommend trials in my videos. I use all three of those programs regularly, for free.

[@spyrospapadopoulos3376]

Stirling PDF is a crap app

[@RayKnowsTech]

Some find it very useful. What do you suggest?