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Welcome to Ray Knows Tech. I want to take my 25 years of Technology and Computer repair experience and share it with you. On this channel, I make complicated technical problems you might otherwise have to pay a professional for, easy to understand and do yourself! I will also be adding my Top picks for free software, Product reviews for Tech I purchase, and I might even throw in some Tech entertainment like the Top shows you should be watching on the various streaming Platforms. Its not all business!
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Top 10 Free Google Tools to Replace Paid Subscriptions.
Discover 10 free Google apps that can replace paid subscriptions. Revolutionize your productivity, organization, and collaboration. From creating documents to remote access, these tools are versatile and easy to use. Whether you're managing projects, staying on top of your schedule, or working with a team, these Google apps have got you covered, all for free.
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18 Free Adobe Creative Suite Alternatives for Creators on a Budget
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18 free alternatives to Adobe’s Creative Suite, from Photoshop to Premiere Pro and everything in between. Whether you're a designer, video editor, photographer, or animator, these tools are powerful, accessible, and cost nothing. Learn about software like GIMP, Inkscape, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, and many more. #FreeSoftware #AdobeAlternatives #CreativeSuite #GIMPTutorials #designtools Check ou...
The Best Open-Source Software to Replace Windows Default Apps. Part 1
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In this video, I go over 8 Free and Open-source programs that will replace the Windows Default programs and respect your privacy. Part 1 of a 2 part series. #FreeSoftware #SaveMoney #FreeApps #ProductivityTools Full Installation videos: GIMP ruclips.net/video/VmZEuoCMptk/видео.html Share X, ruclips.net/video/HFdQ9c2BhBM/видео.html Thunderbird e-mail ruclips.net/video/RpQWnbWlwyk/видео.html This...
10 Best Free Software Applications to replace paid subscriptions. Windows, Linux, and Mac
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In this video, I show you 10 Best Free software applications that can save you hundreds of dollars a year in paid subscriptions. I cover everything from PDF editors, Office Productivity suites, Optimization tools, Image editing, and Security Software.. #FreeSoftware #SaveMoney #FreeApps #ProductivityTools Full Installation videos: Libre Office ruclips.net/video/FfWif2pT9RA/видео.html PDFGear, r...
Windows 11 Application Uninstaller and Optimization tool everyone needs
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Stop using Windows 11 uninstaller. Use this FREE program instead. In this video, I’ll introduce a powerful, user-friendly tool to uninstall apps completely and clean up leftover files. Whether you're clearing space or optimizing your computer, this program is a must-have for every Windows 11 user. #Windows11, #PCOptimization, #UninstallerTool, #TechTips, #FreeSoftware Check out my video on the ...
Try Linux Without Replacing Windows: Complete Beginners Guide
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In this video, I’ll show you how to try Linux without Replacing Windows. You'll learn how to download Linux, create a bootable USB, and explore its features in a live session. This step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and includes full a installation guide if you choose to make the leap to Linux. #LinuxMint #SwitchToLinux #TechTutorials If you need a flash drive: Flash drive: amzn.to/4es...
How to Disable Annoying Notifications in Windows 11
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Turn off pop up notifications in Windows 11 In this video I show you how to turn off those annoying apps that pop up in windows. I also cover how to remove a malicious app if it is the source of the Pop up. Check out my video on the best free Office 365 alternative ruclips.net/video/FfWif2pT9RA/видео.html This is not a paid promotion. Please like and share! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from q...
Optimize Your Windows PC for Free: Microsoft PC Manager
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Optimize Your Windows PC for Free with Microsoft PC Manager. In this video, we explore its features, demonstrate its tools. Perfect for anyone looking to boost performance and keep their system running smoothly. Check out my video on the best free photo editor. ruclips.net/video/VmZEuoCMptk/видео.html This is not a paid promotion. Please like and share! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from quali...
How to Use Your Laptop as a Desktop PC: Easy Setup
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Use your laptop as a desktop PC. Whether you have a damaged screen, need a bigger display, or just want to use multiple monitors. I will show you how to set it up and what cables you will need. Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse and cables you may need: Affiliate Links notice: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at ZERO additional cost to you HDMI cable: amzn.to/48YAx22 Displaypor...
Install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC (New Easy Method)
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Install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC . This is the newest and easiest method to Upgrade or Install after the 24H2 update. If you need a flash drive: : amzn.to/4es9q0y Check out my video on the best free photo editor. ruclips.net/video/VmZEuoCMptk/видео.html This is not a paid promotion. Please like and share! Affiliate Links notice: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ...
Free and Open source PDF editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. Stirling PDF
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Free and Open source PDF editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac users. Stirling PDF Check out my video on the best free photo editor. ruclips.net/video/VmZEuoCMptk/видео.html This is not a paid promotion. Please like and share! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at ZERO additional cost to you Gear used in this video: Camera - DGI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/40qaYVs Samson Microphon...
Best Screen Capture Tool for Windows. Stop using the snipping tool.
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In this video, I show you a powerful screen capture software with advanced features that will replace Microsoft's built in snipping tool. And its FREE. Check out my video on the best free photo editor. ruclips.net/video/VmZEuoCMptk/видео.html This is not a paid promotion. Please like and share! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at ZERO additional cost to you Gear used in ...
Best Free Photo Editor - Adobe Alternative
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Looking for the Best Free Photo Editor without the hefty price tag of Adobe Photoshop? In this video, we explore the best free alternative that offers pro-level features for creative projects. Whether you're a designer, photographer, or hobbyist, these tools will help you create stunning visuals at no cost! Check out my video on the best free PDF Editor ruclips.net/video/Lf2dRhk6df8/видео.html ...
Best FREE Microsoft Office 365 alternative
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Best FREE Microsoft Office 365 alternative
Best FREE Desktop Email Application. Outlook Alternative
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Best FREE Desktop Email Application. Outlook Alternative
Best Free VPN. Step by Step setup guide
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Best Free VPN. Step by Step setup guide
Setup new Windows 11 PC without a Microsoft account.
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Setup new Windows 11 PC without a Microsoft account.
Best Free PDF Editor. Adobe Pro Alternative.
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Best Free PDF Editor. Adobe Pro Alternative.
Best Free Antivirus Program for Windows. Step by Step installation
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Best Free Antivirus Program for Windows. Step by Step installation
I've been wanting this for 15 years. Thanks. Just last week my wife needed to edit a pdf that came from a deceased coworker. I had her import it into Google Docs, edit the doc, then save out as PDF. It was awkward, hard to teach how to do and put in a little corruption of the formatting. I'm excited to try PDFgear to do this.
Im glad you enjoyed it. I did another video recently on 18 free alternatives for Adobe's suite. Check that one out too.
A New Subscriber. I will check out more of your videos. Awesome job. A big thumbs up.
Thank you for subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
don't forget google sites
Thank you!!! from the Philippines
Thank you for watching! It means a lot to have support from viewers all the way in the Philippines. Enjoy the software!
Thankyou this is really good. I have subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
What would be a free replacement for Adobe Dreamweaver? Thank you very much.👍
Hi, That one is a bit out dated so it will depend on your needs and preferences but take a look at Visual studio Code or BlueGriffon. Thanks!
where is the link
www.pdfgear.com/
3 of your programs are no longer FREE, get your s**t together.
GIMP is the perfect example of software created by intellectuals with no thought about how normal people will use it. It is over complicated and to use it properly would probably mean taking a two year intensive course. And Thunderbird - come on, nobody uses an email client on a PC anymore, use Gmail or Hotmail. Why Linux systems still include this piece of software just show how out of touch the Linux community is with the real world.
I appreciate your perspective! GIMP can definitely have a learning curve, but many users find it rewarding once they get the hang of it. As for Thunderbird, it still has its loyal fanbase, but I am testing a different client now. A lot of companies and individuals still use e-mail clients. That may not be for you and that's fine. Choices are great to have. Thank you!
Thunderbird email is awful and full of problems.
Thanks for the feedback
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Bitdefender keeps blocking me from using Rufus to make a bootable Mint USB device.
@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.
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.
@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
Yes I use Google products, however I prefer Libre Office suite which is also free.
Hi! I mention LibreOffice specifically in the Video. I also have videos on my channel about it. Its a good program. Thanks for watching
I like Google Meet due to its simplicity
I agree! thanks for watching.
While I agree it's convenient, but I have zero trust in Google when it comes to giving them access to my data and files. It's a huge security risk. Most of the apps have similar FOSS equivalents. I don't encourage anyone to use goggle apps.
Hey! your using a google app right now. But I respect your opinion. I do videos for all options. I have several for FOSS. Check them out!
Thank you but.. how to deal if I have already installed that bloody MS account w11? Please help
Hey, You can go to settings Click Accounts in the left panel Click Other users Click Add account, Click I don't have this person's sign-in information Click Add a user without a Microsoft account .Enter the account details Click Next to create the local account. Once you have created a local account you can remove the Microsoft Account. Hope that helps.
@RayKnowsTech thank you !!! Its so helpful - so glad found you !!!
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main problem is always trusting what the hell Google is going to do with the data. I use translation a lot, but I do it over web and from Brave, not from Chrome...
Im using it for youtube projects, since Google and You tube are the same, they already have all of that data anyway. But I get it Even Brave is built on chromium so its hard to avoid the big G
Do the app’s integrate with any AI products?
Yes they do but not for free. If you are familiar with Microsoft's paid services that incorporate Co-Pilot, Google does the same with Gemini in their Workspace paid services.
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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😊
@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!
@RayKnowsTech thank you a lot i will do it :)
You forgot the most important part of setup- turn on dark mode 😎
Thats true!
I have I7 2600K with 16gb Ram. At the end of the install, I keep getting error message "The installation failed in the FIRST_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP_SPECIALIZE operation".
Hi Robby, I have seen that error before when doing an upgrade from 7/ 10 or 10/11 etc. Theres likely a driver or application in your current installation preventing the upgrade. You will either have to identify what's causing the error, or back-up your data and do a clean installation. Hope that helps. Thank you
@@RayKnowsTechThank you. I will try a clean install. And thanks for your video. I just subscribed to your channel.
@@robbysullivan1154 Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated
Followed step by step instructions from Unix Installation Guide up to Step 7 with command ./gradlew bootRun and it got stocked at 88% Executing with over 15 minutes and going with a following prompt > :Bootrun but nothing else happening. I have no alternative than to cancel the process.
Hi, I believe its the first line or two in the install guide that states "If you are running it without Docker/Podman, and choose to do a manual install, some dependencies might not be available in the standard repositories of all Linux distributions, and may require additional steps to install." It may be your specific distro, or you can try running it Docker/Podman, Hope that helps.
But how will the PC run after this?????
It would be impossible to answer that without knowing what your pc is. If its really old it will likely be slow and as a result not a good Idea, However, I put in on an AMD A-8 5500 with 8 gigs of RAM that's 10 years old and it works fine but your experience may be different. You can always roll it back to 10 if you do an upgrade, not a clean install. Thanks for watching
@RayKnowsTech It's a intel(r) core(tm) i5-7300u cpu @ 2.60ghz 2.71 ghz 8gb ram.
Looked into all and found that none is for Ubuntu, except for LibreOffice, GIMP, and Thunderbird which I already use. I was interested mainly in Stirling PDF, ShareX, Proton VPN, and maybe Bitdefender.
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Does not work for me, every time I reach the double click of rufus-4.6p download under the Drive Properties I can never find my device which is WD passport a USB drive with 4TB storage capacity. I then give up. This happened to me quite a few times.
@tekskilldev8310 Hi, those passport drives are formatted differently with proprietary disk tools on them. I would just use a cheap ole thumb drive you can pick up for $10
@@RayKnowsTech Ray I watch your videos as I am a subscriber. Thank you for quick response. You are right when I put a small thumb usb, it showed up in the device slot and was possible to proceed. However, my thumb is only 2gb so was unable to write image that large. I will buy a cheap one as you suggested and then try. I think it will work. Keep doing the good work!!
@@tekskilldev8310 Awesome. Thank you for the sub! Yes you need at least 8 gigs. I have a link for one in the description or you can grab a 32 gig from Walmart for like 8 bucks.
Was able to get windows 11 with usb flash. Took about 30 minutes to complete the whole process. Got all the files and folders from windows 10 back and how I can tell it is windows 11 because the start up button and pinned apps are in the center of the monitor instead of at the far left buttom. Thanks say! Microsoft 11 download and rufus did the trick. I am sure Ray you have helped a lot of people. Keep at it Merry xmas.
@@tekskilldev8310 Im glad you were able to get it working. Merry X-mas!
Worse notifications are websites sending annoying pop ups.
I agree, I need to do a video on those. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Ray for the content. Your soft and low tone voice helps me relax and concentrate 😌 The light and the background theme helps as well 🫠
Thank you so much for those kind words. Im glad you enjoyed it!
Great Many thanks
Most welcome!
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?
@friksteyn8887 Hi, That will depend on your use case but personally I use google drive.
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Thanks again. I really like how you take the time to explain things and not rush through it. The only Adobe program I use now is Dreamweaver, and not that much anymore. (Back in my web programming days I'd get the whole Suite, CS6 was the last one I think.) The best thing about Dreamweaver it is it keeps my files organized and synced local, on a testing server and on the live server (web sites). I loved Macromedia Fireworks for image editing, then Adobe bought Macromedia and eventually phased out Fireworks since they had the more complicated Photoshop. I use Gimp, now. I have been looking for an alternative for Acrobat and went with Foxit, but did not like the paid version that well and it would not do the one thing I wanted it to do. I downloaded PDF Gear last week at your suggestion and absolutely love it. It does what I need and more. Thanks for that recommendation!!
I agree. Thanks for the helpful information. PS. Turn the lights on 🤣
Noted!
I don't realy love W but just for the adventure I'll give it a try. BTW, nice job. You would have been a great teacher.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. You can always give Linux a shot. I did a video on it.
@@RayKnowsTech I already have few years of Linux (Fedora) journey. Though, your method worked flawlessly!
Thank you for making this video, I subscribed and liked your channel. best of luck.
Thanks for the sub. It is much appreciated!
Hi Ray! 👋🏾👨🏾 I hope you are well & successful! 🏆 🎊 Please how would you do it with windows 7 on a Dell 2710 all in 1 system? I mean to go from w7 to w10 /w11? Take care ! 🎉 🏆
@CelestOnFire Hi! I personally wouldn't put 11 on a system that old. Its likely the processor wont be recognized by 11 and even if it is it will likely be very slow. However, I have done it and you are correct you would need to go to 10 and then upgrade to 11. Thank you!
Everything has some significant security concerns, including the ability to view files in another user's profile.
@johnmiller0000 I agree I should have probably put a disclaimer on Everything. I have cut that scene from the video. It takes you tube a couple of hours to update. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you for such a simple way of sharing. You will get plenty of subscribers
Thank you for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it!
Thank you for taking the time to properly evaluate these free and/or open source applications to replace Windows Apps that sometimes leave a lot to desire. Have you tested or considered the DuckDuckGo browser. As a a web developer I have to test websites on numerous different browsers which includes even the dread IE which some people still use. Would love to hear your views on DuckDuckGo.
Great selection of apps!
Glad you like them!
betterbird
Im checking out Betterbird now and might add it to the next video. This one wasn't on my radar. Thank you for the comment
No Music
If you are referring to the music volume, that was one of my first videos. Ive corrected that since.
Superb job. I use some of these apps already...& Look forward to trying others that you mentioned. Many thanks.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
Sir you are the best 🎉
Thank you! I appreciate the support
Tried Files but found it quite slow
I did not experience that but but really like the Everything app.
Brave browser on Android is very good as it blocks YT ads. Plus videos keep playing when focus is away from it or even when the screen is off
I appreciate the feedback. I like Brave as well.
Timestamps would be REALLY useful.
I agree. Thats why I included them. Not sure why you dont see them.
I love ImageGlass and ShareX