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For me, it's hands down Flameshot. The best screenshot tool in the world - I've got it hooked up to my PrtScrn key for super easy screenshots.

I also love Kwrite as a Notepad++ alternative, and KolourPaint as a MSPaint alternative

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[–] s38b35M5 6 points 1 year ago

Not OP, but I like that libreoffice:

  • Works on Linux without wine/bottles

  • Isn't 9GB

  • Has no hooks into 0365 or Office.com or any other web junk I don't need

  • Can be updated in less time than reimaging a workstation

  • Doesn't change major elements of the GUI including available options and default styles each major update

I also trust the document recovery options more, and enjoy using 'free' software when possible