Check out the following apps/utilities/websites for something you may find useful
Microsoft PC Manager
PC Manager is a lightweight utility that offers the following
- Boost your PC – will free up resources and remove as much unused memory as possible.
- Manage your storage – allows you to do a quick clean, or a deep clean of your file storage. This allows you to remove various levels of unwanted fies to keep your hard drive running at best performance.
- Pop-up management – when enabled will block pop-up windows in apps.
- Health checkup – performs a general scan of your PC and removes data no longer needed.
You can find Microsoft PC Manager at https://pcmanager.microsoft.com/en-us
Proton VPN
Using a VPN is not the final solution of computer security, but I would never think of connecting to a public WI-FI without using a VPN – no question. If you don’t have much money to spend on a VPN solution, or you don’t use one enough to justify the cost, then Proton may be your solution.
Proton offers a free VPN that does a pretty good job. There are no strings attached, no Ads to watch, and no pop-ups to deal with. The only downside really is that you cannot select your endpoint connection, and you are at the back of the line for premium speeds. That’s not to say things are slow, but they give prime service to paying customers of course.
I ran this speed test in a local coffee shop connected to the Netherlands tunnel as pictured above, and I’d say that is pretty good speed. If you decide you want to become a paying customer you can do so at a very reduced price.
You can try Proton yourself by visiting their site https://protonvpn.com/
FotoSketcher
FotoSketcher is a free image retouch tool that allows you to render photos in several different styles. You can alter colours, styles, add text, and more. The image shown above is the default image when you run FotoSketcher for the first time, and I simply rendered it as an oil painting. I can think of many uses for websites, social media, avatars, etc. Give it a try by visiting here https://fotosketcher.com/