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What's the recommended setup for a new Windows installs?

For a comprehensive guide on setting up a new Windows installation, check out my setup & install master list. It covers essential software and configurations.

What's the easiest way to install multiple programs at once on Windows?

Ninite is an excellent tool for batch installing popular software on Windows. It saves time and ensures you get the latest versions of your preferred applications.

How can I customize Windows beyond the built-in settings?

WinAeroTweaker is a powerful tool for advanced Windows customization. It allows you to modify various system settings not easily accessible through the standard Windows interface.

What's a good note-taking app for Windows?

Obsidian is a highly recommended note-taking app. It uses markdown format and offers features like linking between notes, making it great for knowledge management.

What does a clean Windows desktop looks like?

Here's a screenshot of my Windows desktop and taskbar. I've removed any distractions and unnecessary icons. Overflow programs are tucked away in the Start Menu.

Floorp custom new tab page.

What's the best browser for tech-savvy users?

Mozilla Firefox is an excellent choice for tech-savvy users. For those who want even more customization, Floorp is a Firefox-based browser with additional features. If you prefer a Chromium-based option, consider Brave or Vivaldi.

How can I block ads effectively while browsing?

uBlock Origin is widely considered the most effective and efficient ad blocker. It's open-source, lightweight, and regularly updated to counter new ad techniques.

What's a good password manager to use with my browser?

Bitwarden is a highly recommended, open-source password manager. It offers secure password storage, generation, and syncing across devices.

How can I improve my YouTube viewing experience?

Install these extensions:

Sponsorblock to skip sponsored segments in videos
Return YouTube Dislike to see dislike counts again
Unwanted Twitch to remove categories, channels, or tags you don't want to see

What's the best way to translate web pages?

The TWP - Translate Web Pages extension is an excellent tool for translating web pages directly in your browser.

What does an example of a customized Floorp browser look like?

Here's a screenshot of my Floorp browser setup. I've hidden a majority of the buttons and only display extensions on the menu bar I use regularly.

Floorp custom new tab page.

I make some minor tweaks for a minimal new tab page. Here's my customize-new-tab-page.css file:

@-moz-document url("about:home"), url("about:newtab") {
  .icon-settings {
      opacity: 0; /* Make the element invisible */
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition effect */
  }

  .icon-settings:hover {
      opacity: 1; /* Make the element visible on hover */
  }

  #floorp { 
      display: none !important;
  }

  #unsplash {
      display: none !important;
  }

.wordmark {
      display: none !important;
  } 
  
  body { 
      --newtab-search-icon: url("chrome://global/skin/icons/search-glass.svg") !important;
  }
  
  .search-wrapper .search-inner-wrapper { 
      opacity: 0.90;
  }
}

And for the minimal sidebar, here's my remove-sidebar-icons.css file:

toolbarbutton#add-button.sidepanel-browser-icon{
display:none !important;
}
toolbarbutton#addons-icon.sidepanel-browser-icon{
display:none !important;
}
toolbarbutton#passwords-icon.sidepanel-browser-icon{
display:none !important;
}

How can I quickly create a free custom website?

Check out my guide on how to create a free custom website in 15 minutes. It covers the basics of setting up a simple, custom site using modern tools.

What are some essential tools for web development?

Some key tools include:

GitHub for version control and collaboration
Netlify for easy deployment and hosting
Visual Studio Code for coding
SourceTree for Git management
Web Code Tools for generating various web code snippets
Cloudflare as a domain registrar and DNS manager.

Where can I find free, high-quality images for my website?

Try these resources:

How can I remove backgrounds from images easily?

remove.bg is a user-friendly tool for removing backgrounds from images quickly.

What's a good tool for compressing images for web use?

TinyPNG is an excellent tool for compressing PNG and JPEG images without significant quality loss.

What's are some websites that take you back to the earlier days of the web?

What's a unique launcher for Android that's different from the standard options?

Square Home is a distinctive launcher inspired by the Windows Phone interface, offering a tile-based home screen layout.

How can I get a clean, minimalist look for my Android icons?

The Whicons - White Icon Pack provides a set of clean, white icons for a minimalist aesthetic, which fit Metro UI-inspired designs perfectly.

What's a good weather widget for Android?

Meteored - Weather Widget offers a flat, simple weather display icon and temperature for your home screen.

How can I get an ad-free YouTube experience on Android?

ReVanced is a popular modified version of YouTube that removes ads and adds features. Use it with Micro-G for it to work.

What does Square Home on Android look like?

Here you can see my Android home screen, using Square Home, inspired by the Start screen of Windows Phone, along with the Meteored weather widget.

What's the best software for live streaming?

OBS Studio is widely regarded as the best free, open-source software for live streaming and screen recording.

How can I manage stream overlays and alerts easily?

SE.Live by StreamElements is a powerful tool for managing stream overlays, alerts, and other interactive elements.

What's a good bot for managing stream interactions?

MixItUp Streaming Bot is a versatile bot that can handle various stream management tasks and viewer interactions.

What's a comprehensive SEO checklist I can follow?

The Ultimate SEO Checklist by SEMrush provides a thorough guide to optimizing your website for search engines.

How can I find good keywords for my content?

Wordtracker offers a free keyword search tool to help you find relevant keywords for your content.

Is there a tool to analyze and improve my headlines?

The Headline Analyzer by CoSchedule can help you craft more effective headlines for your content.

How can I check my website's loading speed?

GTMetrix is a comprehensive tool for analyzing your website's speed and performance.

What are some free marketing tools I can use to improve my website's SEO?

ShortPixel - image compression
SEO Auditor
Campaign URL Builder (UTMs)
WAVE - web accessibility evaluation tool
Internet Marketing Ninjas - free SEO tools
I Search From - find search results based on location
Merge Words - combine words for keyword variants
Google Ads Preview Tool

What is david.qa?

Curated answers to tech questions written by me, David.

Who made this website?

david.qa was created by David V. Kimball, forked from John Doe's page.

What is the purpose of this website?

It's an experiment I'm running to see how large language models respond to a website tailored to answering their questions.

Will this website be something else in the future?

If history is any indication, probably yes.