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====== Installing extra applications for Windows 10 ====== | ====== Installing extra applications for Windows 10 ====== | ||
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+ | [[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]] | ||
===== Misc notes ===== | ===== Misc notes ===== | ||
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===== Firefox and Thunderbird ===== | ===== Firefox and Thunderbird ===== | ||
- | * [[https://www.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/new/|Firefox]] | ||
* [[https://www.thunderbird.net/|Thunderbird]] | * [[https://www.thunderbird.net/|Thunderbird]] | ||
+ | * [[https://www.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/new/|Firefox]] | ||
Once you have installed FF and/or TB, you should follow the instructions for moving and restoring FF and TB. You should probably even read these before moving to a new computer, if you want to restore the FF and TB settings you had | Once you have installed FF and/or TB, you should follow the instructions for moving and restoring FF and TB. You should probably even read these before moving to a new computer, if you want to restore the FF and TB settings you had | ||
- | * [[other:firefox|FF settings]] | ||
* [[other:thunderbird|TB settings]] | * [[other:thunderbird|TB settings]] | ||
+ | * [[other:firefox|FF settings]] | ||
===== Google Chrome ===== | ===== Google Chrome ===== | ||
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==== Snip & Sketch ==== | ==== Snip & Sketch ==== | ||
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+ | French : //Outil Capture d'écran// | ||
For simple screenshots and/or annotating images, you can launch the preinstalled [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/snip-sketch/9mz95kl8mr0l|Snip & Sketch]] (//Capture d'écran et croquis//) tool from the Start menu | For simple screenshots and/or annotating images, you can launch the preinstalled [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/snip-sketch/9mz95kl8mr0l|Snip & Sketch]] (//Capture d'écran et croquis//) tool from the Start menu | ||
- | * Shortcut for taking a screenshot: ''Win'' + ''Shift'' + ''S'' | + | * Shortcut for taking a screenshot (and annotating it): ''Win'' + ''Shift'' + ''S'' |
+ | * You can only annotate (and save) the screenshot you have just taken. You can't open (and annotate) an existing image file | ||
==== Autodesk SketchBook ==== | ==== Autodesk SketchBook ==== | ||
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* SketchBook seems to be free (now), but there is also a page that mentions that [[https://www.sketchbook.com/education|SketchBook for Enterprise is free for education]] | * SketchBook seems to be free (now), but there is also a page that mentions that [[https://www.sketchbook.com/education|SketchBook for Enterprise is free for education]] | ||
- | ==== XnView MP ==== | + | ==== XnView Classic ==== |
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+ | [[https://www.xnview.com/en/xnview/|XnView Classic]] is an efficient image viewer, browser and converter for Windows. | ||
+ | This software is really simple to use and totally free for personal use. It supports more than | ||
+ | 500 image formats | ||
- | [[https://www.xnview.com/en/xnviewmp/|XnView MP]] is the enhanced version of XnView Classic. It is a powerful picture viewer, browser and converter for Windows, Mac and Linux. This software can read more than 500 formats change picture size, reduce picture file size and much more! | + | [[https://www.xnview.com/en/xnview/#downloads|Download page]] |
==== Paint.net ==== | ==== Paint.net ==== | ||
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===== Backup software ===== | ===== Backup software ===== | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 60%> | ||
+ | You probably think that just copying a folder from time to time with a drag 'n drop is enough, but this becomes difficult to manage when the folder size grows and you have several folders to manage | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
There are several types of backup (**mirror**, incremental or differential imaging, cloning, 2 way synchronization, etc...) of different sources (full disks, partitions, **directories**, ...) to/from different destinations (**external disk**, cloud, ...) | There are several types of backup (**mirror**, incremental or differential imaging, cloning, 2 way synchronization, etc...) of different sources (full disks, partitions, **directories**, ...) to/from different destinations (**external disk**, cloud, ...) | ||
- | Our basic need is to **mirror one //source directory// on a local disk to a //destination directory// on an external disk** (check the users' manuals if you need more features). This can be easily done with [[#syncbackfree|SyncBackFree]] | + | Our basic need is to **mirror one //source directory// on a local disk to a //destination directory// on an external disk** (check the users' manuals if you need more features). This can be easily done with [[#syncback|SyncBack]] |
- | * Copy all the files of the //source// to the //destination//. All the files are copied on the first run, only the new/changed files are copied on subsequent runs | + | * Copy all the files of the //source// to the //destination//. All the files are copied on the **first run**, only the new/changed files are copied on **subsequent runs**. |
- | * <wrap hi>Warning!</wrap> if a file is not on the source anymore, //mirroring// will automatically remove it from the destination! The idea is that the destination should be an exact copy of the source! If that's not what you want, check the //backup// (rather than //mirror//) options | + | * <wrap hi>Warning!</wrap> if a file is not on the source anymore, //mirroring// will automatically remove it from the destination! The idea is that the destination should be an exact copy of the source! If that's not what you want, check the //backup// (rather than //mirror//) options. |
Note: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_backup_software|List of backup software]] (wikipedia) | Note: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_backup_software|List of backup software]] (wikipedia) | ||
- | ==== SyncBackFree ==== | + | ==== SyncBack ==== |
- | The [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/|SyncBack]] family of products **backup, synchronize, and restore data files**. | + | You can use the [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/|SyncBack]] family of products to **backup, synchronize, and restore data files**. |
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+ | The //SyncBack**Free**// version should be enough for **easily mirroring directories, or groups of directory to an external disk**, but you can compare the features available in SyncBack**Pro**, SyncBack**SE** and SyncBack**Free**: [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare-simple.html|summary comparison]] and [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html|full comparison]]. | ||
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+ | It is very important to backup your work regularly. <wrap hi>Check the [[other:win10_syncback|Using SyncBack]] page for more details</wrap>. | ||
- | The //SyncBackFree// version is enough for easily mirroring directories, or groups of directory to an external disk. Follow the links below to find about the available features | ||
- | * [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare-simple.html|Simple products comparison]] | ||
- | * [[https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html|Full features comparison]] | ||
==== Macrium Reflect ==== | ==== Macrium Reflect ==== | ||
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===== PuTTY & Pageant ===== | ===== PuTTY & Pageant ===== | ||
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+ | [[https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/|PuTTY]] is a free implementation of SSH and Telnet for Windows and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. | ||
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+ | In other words, **PuTTY is an easy to use //ssh client// for Windows** that will allow you to connect to the LSCE servers with a very efficient text terminal | ||
<WRAP center round tip 60%> | <WRAP center round tip 60%> | ||
- | If Putty is not installed, you can directly use the ''ssh'' provided with Windows 10! | + | If you hare in a hurry and PuTTY is not installed yet, you can directly use the ''ssh'' provided with Windows 10! |
- | * Right click on the Start menu and select Powershell | + | * Right click on the ''Start'' menu and select ''Powershell'' |
- | * ''ssh user@server'' | + | * Type ''ssh user@server'' |
- | * It is still useful to install Putty, because this will allow you to configure sessions, and then connect very easily to other computers later | + | * It is still useful to install Putty, because this will allow you to configure sessions, and then connect very easily to other computers later. And use efficient //copy//-//paste//! |
- | * If you have installed [[other:win10wsl|WSL+Ubuntu]] on Windows 10, you can just open a terminal and type ''ssh server'' to connect to the server | + | * If you have installed [[other:win10wsl|WSL+Ubuntu]] on Windows 10, you can just open a terminal and type ''ssh user@server'' to connect to the server |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
+ | <wrap hi>Read the [[other:putty_conf|Installing and configuring Putty]] page</wrap> to learn the best way to use Putty (and [[other:win10apps#vcxsrv_windows_x_server|VcXsrv]] if you have to display remote graphical windows) | ||
- | [[https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/|PuTTY]] is a free implementation of SSH and Telnet for Windows and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. | + | You should probably also have a look at the [[other:ssh|understanding and using ssh correctly]] if you want to understand basic ssh options, and how PuTTY and VcXsrv interact |
- | PuTTY is basically an //ssh client// that will allow you to connect to the LSCE servers with a very efficient text terminal (install [[other:win10apps#vcxsrv_windows_x_server|VcXsrv]] and select //Enable X11 forwarding// in PuTTY if you need to open graphical windows on the remote servers) | + | ===== VcXsrv Windows X Server ===== |
- | Read the [[other:putty_conf|Configuring Putty]] page to learn the best way to use Putty | + | Check the [[other:win10wsl#installing_an_x_server|VcXrv installation and configuration section]] on the WSL+Ubuntu page |
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* You can use WinSCP to transfer files between your computer and [[other:newppl:starting#accessing_the_lsce_servers_from_outside_the_lsce|ssh1]] when you are **outside LSCE**. | * You can use WinSCP to transfer files between your computer and [[other:newppl:starting#accessing_the_lsce_servers_from_outside_the_lsce|ssh1]] when you are **outside LSCE**. | ||
* When you are **on the LSCE network**, you should directly use [[other:win10config#creating_folder_shortcuts_on_the_desktop|local folders on the LSCE servers]] | * When you are **on the LSCE network**, you should directly use [[other:win10config#creating_folder_shortcuts_on_the_desktop|local folders on the LSCE servers]] | ||
- | * If you have installed **WSL+Ubuntu**, you can directly use ''scp'' from a terminal! | + | * If you have installed [[other:win10wsl|WSL+Ubuntu]], you can directly use [[other:ssh#copying_files_with_scp|scp]] from a terminal! |
===== Zotero ===== | ===== Zotero ===== | ||
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===== ownCloud ===== | ===== ownCloud ===== | ||
- | [[https://owncloud.com/download/#desktop-clients|ownCloud Desktop Client]] enables you to connect folders on your desktop to your corporate ownCloud Server. With it you can create folders, organize your local ownCloud directory, and keep the contents of your local directory synced with your ownCloud server. Anything shared with you will also appear in your home directory on your desktop, and changes will be automatically synced. | + | [[https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/|ownCloud Desktop Client]] enables you to connect folders on your desktop to your corporate ownCloud Server. With it you can create folders, organize your local ownCloud directory, and keep the contents of your local directory synced with your ownCloud server. Anything shared with you will also appear in your home directory on your desktop, and changes will be automatically synced. |
ownCloud is compatible with: | ownCloud is compatible with: | ||
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The [[https://www.enthought.com/product/canopy/|Enthought Canopy Python distribution]] can be installed either directly in Win10, or in the //WSL+Ubuntu part// of Win10. | The [[https://www.enthought.com/product/canopy/|Enthought Canopy Python distribution]] can be installed either directly in Win10, or in the //WSL+Ubuntu part// of Win10. | ||
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- | ===== VcXsrv Windows X Server ===== | ||
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- | <WRAP center round important 60%> | ||
- | Once VcXsrv is installed (see below), follow the [[other:win10misc#vcxsrv_x_server|VcXsrv on Win10 extra steps]] to solve the resolution problems (blurry text, etc...) | ||
- | </WRAP> | ||
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- | Check the [[other:win7apps#vcxsrv_windows_x_server|Win7 VcXrv section]] | ||
===== Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ===== | ===== Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ===== |