Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

AppErgo aims to remain lightweight, simple, and respectful of its visitors. The website does not display intrusive advertising and does not include third-party tracking tools intended to create advertising profiles. Website traffic and operation may be studied using technical server logs, particularly to identify errors, automated bots, and visited pages.

AppErgo is a bilingual website dedicated to free online tools, Windows software and a range of practical or technical articles. It offers more than 200 tools that can be used directly in the browser, with no account and no intrusive advertising. The project is developed progressively, with the aim of providing simple, fast, lightweight and useful tools.

AppErgo continues to evolve progressively. Some sections, particularly those dedicated to software and projects under development, may still contain limited content or be expanded in future versions.

The first software published on AppErgo is intended to be offered free of charge. If specific conditions apply to a piece of software, they will be clearly indicated on its page.

The articles present the evolution of AppErgo, explain some technical choices and cover topics related to online tools, codes and cryptography, web development, software and treasure hunts.

New versions, online tools, articles and major improvements are published on the News page and highlighted on the homepage. RSS feeds are also available, and AppErgo can be followed on X through the @AppErgoHQ account.

AppErgo online tools are small utilities that can be used directly in a web browser. They can help you write, calculate, convert, generate, check, organize, or process information without installing software.

Yes. AppErgo online tools are free to use and do not require registration. No subscription or payment is needed.

No. The tools are designed to be used immediately, without an account or sign-in. Some preferences, such as favorites, may be stored locally in your browser.

All tools process data directly in your browser. This means that the information you enter is not sent to AppErgo.

Most tools are designed to work in modern browsers on computers, tablets, and phones. However, the layout and some features may vary depending on the device, browser, or available permissions.

AppErgo is developed progressively. Tools are published once they can already be useful, then improved over time. Their interface, explanations, icons, and certain features may therefore continue to evolve.

The Forge section is intended to gather versions that are under development, testing or evaluation. It will make it possible to follow the progress of certain software before their possible publication as a stable version.

The Forge is reserved for software and prototypes that are sufficiently advanced to be presented or tested. It may therefore remain empty or contain only a few items when no development version is currently available.

An Alpha version is an early stage of development and may contain major bugs. A Beta version is more advanced, but is still intended for testing. A Release Candidate is an almost finalized version, close to a stable release. A Stable version is the recommended version for normal use.

Yes, but non-stable versions are mainly intended for people who want to test software, report issues or discover new features before a stable release. They may contain bugs, limitations or incomplete features.

To share AppErgo software, please provide a link to its official page or to the site’s download page. This helps limit the risks associated with modified, outdated or unverified files, while directing users to the latest available version and the related information.

A software page provides access to its available versions and related information. Development versions may also be available from the Forge when they are published.

Some AppErgo software may trigger a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning, particularly when a file is recent or has not yet been widely downloaded. AppErgo does not currently use a code-signing certificate. This warning does not necessarily mean that the file is unsafe, but users should still make sure it was downloaded from the official website and verify its SHA256 hash when provided.

The SHA256 hash makes it possible to verify the integrity of a downloaded file. By comparing the file hash with the one shown on AppErgo, it is possible to make sure that the file has not been modified or corrupted after publication.

At first, AppErgo software will be developed only for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Later, the technical choices made, especially the use of C++ and suitable libraries, may make it possible to consider porting to other systems such as Linux or macOS. This will however depend on the projects concerned and how they evolve.

No, the first AppErgo software will not be open source: their source code will not be published. They may be downloaded and used under the conditions indicated on their respective pages.

A “Report a bug” section is available on online tool pages as well as on Windows software pages. It opens the report form with information about the relevant tool or software already filled in. You can then describe the issue, its context and, if possible, the steps needed to reproduce it.

A contact page allows you to send a message directly from the site. It can be used to ask a question, send a comment, suggest an idea or make a general request. Received messages will be read carefully; depending on their nature and the time available, a reply may be provided.

Yes. Feedback, ideas and suggestions can help improve the website, online tools and future software. They can be sent through the contact page or by email to [email protected]. For a specific problem encountered with a tool, it is preferable to use the “Report a bug” section available on its page.