Revisiting the Humble Lifehacker Software Bundle. Which applications do you actually use?

i got it most specifically for pcmark08 & vrmark, but will also use easeus partition master, possibly daemon tools, & already owned 3dmark but will still use that also. what are you talking about Acronis True Image 2017?? that's apart of this bundle? and bitdefender?

edit: oh my bad... i'm talking about the current one.. need to start drinking caffeine again. :/

I was using the free version of DisplayFusion before getting the bundle, so that's one I'm still using and it's really immensely useful with multiple displays, as Windows is making only tiny progress on that front still. I like being able to set a hotkey that locks mouse cursor within the current window for example, which is really handy for games that don't lock it and it ends up flying over to other displays. Its multi-monitor taskbar is also superior and more configurable. I also like the ability to force all new windows to the main display with just few exceptions I set up. Damn, it's just a great piece of software.

I've been using Directory Opus too since I was just on a fresh install at that time and a simple dual pane file explorer is all I need. I know there are better free solutions most likely but eh, I don't need anything else.

Also using keepass; and I wouldn't try a subscription software anyway, don't want to be suckered into it :-)

bump! :3

bump :)

I agree with you on Directory Opus 12 Light, but I have to give kudos to Fences, because using it finally decluttered my desktop!!

Also, bump, without entering 8)

The only interesting thing in that bundle to me was Display Fusion which I already own and use for many years, so I didnt buy it. I LOVE it to pieces and it is worth every single cent I paid for it and even more. Makes the life on multi-monitor setups so much easier in so many ways.

Well, I am glad I didn't buy this then. Bumping for GA!

Bump

Didn't buy the bundle.

Quick question: does DisplayFusion allow defining custom variable size grids that can be switched between, on the fly, where you can place your running programs into, via custom defined hotkeys? This is especially useful on 4K screens and allows you to emulate multiple smaller screens. I'm currently using Actual Multiple Monitors that allows that feature and I'm wondering if DisplayFusion supports that too.

I almost bought it for Display Fusion, but I decided to download the trial version to test it out first. The program was neat, but more or less not something Id end up using. Im not overly picky with my monitor set up. As long as they turn on, thats about all I need, so all the extra options and set ups were useless to me. But if someone DID need/want more control over their set up, Id highly recommend it.

Oh... Directory Opus still exists. Honestly there is not a single application I need. Maybe some of them were usefull 15 years ago.

Bumpz!

bump

I have Fences installed, and like it. DOpus is handy when I need a dual-pane view, eg sorting out my horrendously disorganised documents. Breevy was the one I was really interested in, but in reality laziness came into play and I've barely used it XD

Bump!

I didn't purchase the bundle because I rarely even use these kinds of software. I'm a basic guy, I use paint instead of Gimp because I can't be assed to learn a new software.

I've been using LastPass premium for several years now, regardless of the bundle. I'd also use BitDefender if I haven't bought Kaspersky last year. The rest, are not interesting still.

Bump!

Bump!!

Bump! also Directory Opus is a life saver.

Bought it for the VPN.
The other apps are pretty useless for me :

• I installed Fences but I have so few icons that it's not necessary.
• My wallpaper is just a plain black background and I disabled the screensaver.
• I use KeePass so I've no use of the LastPass sub
• DisplayFusion should be useful but I don't have any issue working with my two screens without it. And the free version would probably do what I'd need.
• Directory Opus : same as you, tried it, uninstalled it as it didn't add anything useful vs the clutter it adds.
• Acronis : I already have an cloud-based backup subscription and I'm very happy with it (and is cheaper).
• Bit Defender : I don't see the use of an antivirus, it slows the computer. Microsoft tools are enough. Keep your system and apps up-to-date and don't open shady files.

Some of those tools might be useful on my work PC, but I won't use personal licences on this one (and I doubt I'm supposed to install them in the first place)

DisplayFusion - Good thing for multiple monitors, was using a trial version
Breevy - not using it
Fences - not using it
DeskScapes - not using it
Directory Opus 12 Light - not using it
LastPass Premium - Using this right now, really nice thing
CyberGhost VPN - nice thing too, used trial version
Acronis True Image - not using it
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2017 - not using it

I bought the bundle for CyberGhost VPN. It's...ok. It's got average to decent speeds. Their TOS says they don't keep any user logs at all. They don't have as many countries to use as I would like (few Asian countries and no South American servers at all) but overall it's not bad I guess. They even allow p2p usage on select servers.