You may recall that in November, we posted a large list of must-have IT tools. The list was curated using submissions we received to one of our most popular polls ever, in which we asked you to share the tools that you couldn’t imagine working without.
Tools, Glorious Tools!
Well guess what? Since last year, we’ve received even MORE input from IT pros around the world, and the list has grown from about 50 must-have IT tools to 100! Is that awesome or what? Here’s the mega list:
Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
Bootable Utilities
Backup Software
Community and IT Sources of Information
System Utilities
- Aireforge
- CCleaner
- DBAN
- Ninite Installer
- Nirsoft Tools
- PC Decrapifier
- Redgate
- SpaceSniffer
- SolarWinds free TFTP/SCP Server
Mobile Apps
- 1Password: Google Play | App Store
- **ActivDir Manager: **Google Play | (Not available for iOS)
- **ADHelpDesk: **(Not Available for Android) | App Store
- Barcode Scanner: Google Play |App Store
- Cisco Anyconnect: Google Play| App Store
- Citrix Receiver: Google Play | App Store
- Dameware:Google Play | App Store
- Dashlane: Google Play | App Store
- Down Detector: (Not Available for Android) | App Store
- Duo: Google Play | App Store
- Evernote: Google Play | App Store
- Fantastical: (Not Available for Android) | App Store
- Fing: Google Play| App Store
- Fuze: Google Play | App Store
- Genius Scan: Google Play | App Store
- Google 2FA: Google Play | App Store
- Hurricane Electric Networks Tools: Google Play | App Store
- iNet Tools: (Not Available for Android)| App Store
- IP Tools: Google Play | App Store
- iTranslate: Google Play | App Store
- JuiceSSH: Google Play | (Not available for iOS)
- KeePass: Google Play | App Store
- Office 365: Google Play | App Store
- Outlook: Google Play | App Store
- SharePoint: Google Play | App Store
- Pulse Secure: Google Play | App Store
- Speedtest: Google Play | App Store
- Wi-FiAnalyzer: Google Play | (Not available for iOS)
- Wi-Fi SweetSpots:Google Play | App Store
Microsoft Management Tools
- Active Directory
- Command Prompt
- Microsoft RDP
- Microsoft System Center
- PowerShell
- RSAT
- Sysinternals Suite
Network Monitoring and Management Tools
- 5nine Manager
- Cacti
- ControlUp
- Eclipse Tools
- Lansweeper
- ManageEngine
- NetCrunch
- Nmap
- Nagios
- PDQ Deploy
- PRTG Network Monitoring
- Rapid Fire Tools
- Remote Desktop Commander
- SQL Diagnostic Manager
- SolarWinds
- Wireshark
- Zabbix
Password Management
Remote Desktop and Remote Control Software
- GoToAssist
- LogMeIn
- MobaXterm
- mRemoteNG
- PuTTY
- R-HUB
- RealVNC
- Remote Desktop Manager (YEAH!!)
- Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
- TeamViewer
- Terminals
- RoyalTS
Text Editor and Development
We Can’t Stop
The Chainsmokers aren’t the only people who can’t stop – because we figure the only thing better than a list of 100 must-have IT tools is a list of 150 must-have IT tools (or maybe 200? 300?)
But to get there, we need your help. Yes, our list is comprehensive. But we know it’s not complete. There are still some amazing IT tools out there that we want to highlight. Please join our noble cause by adding your input below.
ALSO – if you think that an IT tool on our list shouldn’t qualify as a must-have – maybe because you’ve used something better, or you had a terrible experience with it, or it’s notoriously unsafe or buggy – then please let us know as well. We’ll take your advice under consideration!