I have to use Windows on my work computer and I am finding it hard to get FOSS applications on Windows that can do stuff like

  1. Record a video (like SimpleVideoRecorder does)
  2. Take a screenshot (there’s snip, but it isn’t very customizable)
  3. Unzip .zip files

Just the routine things I used to take for granted on Linux, so I was wondering if there was a FOSS app store for Windows

And it would be very helpful if someone could suggest alternative for

  1. SimpleVideoRecorder
  2. Archive Manager

Even the apps I installed for these things either had ads or asked me for payment to record more than 2 minutes of video, I am pretty sure there are FOSS apps to do these things out there, but I don’t know where :')

  • ian@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 months ago

    For simple screen recording, I could only find not-so-simple OBS that let me record a part of a screen. In the end it’s a good and reliable solution once you set up and save the local area I want to record. Not so spontaneous, but solid.

    I edit the videos in KDEnlive Windows install, which is excellent for this work. I have a smooth process and create many videos quickly.

      • ReversalHatchery@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        3 months ago

        It is also not complicated, contrary to how some like to frame it. Sure there’s a bunch of buttons and panels, but you can ignore 90% of them, or even hide them.