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NEXUS KNOWLEDGE BASE
Archives
Guides, help, feature information and common fixes for Nexus.
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NEXUS CHALLENGE HUB
Quizzes
QUESTION BANKS READYTest your knowledge. Pick a topic, choose your difficulty, and see how you stack up.
CHOOSE A TOPIC
CHOOSE A DIFFICULTY
20QUESTIONS
4ANSWERS
30sEACH
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NEXUS CHALLENGE
Quiz
NEXUS UTILITIES
Tools
Quick links to useful privacy and safety services.
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SECURITY & PRIVACY
Useful checks before you trust something
LINK CHECK
Check a URL
URL Checker
Check a suspicious link with VirusTotal before visiting it.
MEDIA TOOLS
Quick conversion tools
AUDIO CONVERTER
Open Converter
YTMP3 — YouTube to MP3
Convert supported YouTube videos to MP3 in your browser.
Use only for content you own or have permission to download.These tools can help reduce risk, but no VPN or scanner can guarantee that a site or file is safe.
NEXUS DOWNLOADS
Downloads
Useful software, linked directly to its official download source.
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CATEGORIES
Choose what you need
DOWNLOADS
Software
WEB BROWSERS
Browsers
WEB BROWSER
Official Download ↗
Brave
Privacy-focused browser for Windows, macOS and Linux.
WEB BROWSER
Official Download ↗
Firefox
Mozilla's independent browser for desktop and mobile.
WEB BROWSER
Official Download ↗
Chrome
Google's desktop web browser.
WEB BROWSER
Official Download ↗
Zen
Firefox-based browser focused on customisation and privacy.
WEB BROWSER
Official Download ↗
LibreWolf
Privacy-focused Firefox-based browser.
MEDIA
Media Tools
MEDIA PLAYER
Official Download ↗
VLC
Free, open-source multimedia player.
MUSIC PLAYER
Official Download ↗
Tauon Music Box
Desktop music player with Windows, macOS and Linux builds.
COMIC READER
Official Download ↗
OpenComic
Desktop comic and manga reader.
DISC / VIDEO
Official Download ↗
MakeMKV
Reads supported discs and produces MKV video files.
VIDEO
Official Download ↗
HandBrake
Open-source video transcoder.
VIDEO EDITOR
Official Download ↗
DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing, colour, VFX and audio suite with a free edition.
RECORDING / STREAMING
Official Download ↗
OBS Studio
Free, open-source recording and live streaming software.
IMAGE EDITOR
Official Download ↗
GIMP
Free, open-source image editing software.
AUDIO EDITOR
Official Download ↗
Audacity
Free audio recording and editing software.
3D CREATION
Official Download ↗
Blender
Free, open-source 3D creation suite.
DIGITAL PAINTING
Official Download ↗
Krita
Free, open-source painting and illustration software.
VECTOR GRAPHICS
Official Download ↗
Inkscape
Free, open-source vector graphics editor.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Official Download ↗
LMMS
Free, open-source music production workstation.
VIDEO EDITOR
Official Download ↗
Shotcut
Free, open-source cross-platform video editor.
VIDEO EDITOR
Official Download ↗
Kdenlive
Free, open-source video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
MEDIA PLAYER
Official Download ↗
MPV
Lightweight, open-source media player with extensive format support.
CREATIVE SUITE
Official Download ↗
Affinity
Professional photo, vector and page-layout tools, now free for desktop.
MULTI-SYSTEM
Multi-system Emulation
MULTI-SYSTEM
Official Download ↗
RetroArch
Free, open-source emulator package that plays games from a huge range of classic systems on Windows, Linux, macOS and more.
MULTI-SYSTEM
Official Download ↗
RetroBat
Free, open-source Windows retro-gaming package for a huge range of systems. RetroArch is included, and RetroBat can download additional emulators when needed.
MULTI-SYSTEM
Official Download ↗
ares
Free, open-source emulator for a wide range of classic consoles and computers, with a strong focus on accuracy.
MULTI-SYSTEM
Official Download ↗
ES-DE
Free app for organising and launching game collections from many different systems on Windows, Linux and macOS.
STORE LAUNCHERS
Store Launchers
GAME STORE / LAUNCHER
Official Download ↗
Steam
Valve's PC game store, library and launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux.
GAME STORE / LAUNCHER
Official Download ↗
Epic Games Launcher
Epic's official launcher for the Epic Games Store library.
GAME STORE / LIBRARY
Official Download ↗
GOG GALAXY
GOG's official client, with optional integrations that can combine multiple game libraries. Steam integrations may show only games owned by your account, not the full Steam Family library.
ALL-IN-ONE LAUNCHERS
All-in-One Launchers
ALL-IN-ONE LAUNCHER
Official Download ↗
Heroic Games Launcher
Free, open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Games on Windows, Linux and macOS.
ALL-IN-ONE LAUNCHER
Official Download ↗
Playnite
Free, open-source Windows launcher that combines PC game libraries and emulated games in one place. If you use Steam Families, it may only show games owned by your own Steam account.
ALL-IN-ONE LAUNCHER
Official Download ↗
Lutris
Linux launcher for native games, Windows games, stores and emulators in one place. If you use Steam Families, it may only show games owned by your own Steam account.
GAME CREATION
Game Creation
GAME ENGINE
Official Download ↗
Godot
Free, open-source game engine for 2D and 3D projects.
LEARNING / CODING
Official Download ↗
Scratch
Beginner-friendly visual programming environment for creating games and animations.
REMOTE PLAY
Remote Play
REMOTE GAMING
Official Download ↗
Parsec
Low-latency remote access suited to gaming and desktop streaming.
PASSWORD MANAGERS
Password Managers
PASSWORD MANAGER
Official Download ↗
Bitwarden
Password manager with official desktop and browser clients.
PASSWORD MANAGER
Official Download ↗
KeePassXC
Free, open-source local password manager.
PASSWORD MANAGER
Official Download ↗
Proton Pass
Encrypted password manager with a free plan and desktop apps.
VPN & PRIVACY
VPN & Privacy
VPN / PRIVACY
Official Download ↗
Proton VPN
Privacy-focused VPN with an official free plan and desktop apps.
CROSS-PLATFORM
Windows + Linux
DOCUMENT VIEWER
Official Download ↗
Okular
KDE document and PDF viewer.
ARCHIVE
Official Download ↗
7-Zip
Open-source archiver with Windows and Linux builds.
OFFICE SUITE
Official Download ↗
LibreOffice
Free, open-source office suite for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
NOTES
Official Download ↗
Obsidian
Local-first notes and knowledge-base application.
EMAIL CLIENT
Official Download ↗
Thunderbird
Free, open-source email, calendar and contacts application.
EBOOK MANAGER
Official Download ↗
Calibre
Free ebook library manager, reader and format converter.
NOTES
Official Download ↗
Joplin
Free, open-source notes and to-do application.
FILE TRANSFER
Official Download ↗
LocalSend
Free, open-source local file sharing between nearby devices.
VIRTUALISATION
Official Download ↗
VirtualBox
Cross-platform desktop virtualisation software.
3D CAD
Official Download ↗
FreeCAD
Free, open-source parametric 3D CAD modeller.
FILE SYNC
Official Download ↗
Syncthing
Free, open-source peer-to-peer file synchronisation.
DEVICE LINK
Official Download ↗
KDE Connect
Connect phones and computers for files, notifications and remote controls.
CODE EDITOR
Official Download ↗
VSCodium
Community-built open-source binaries of VS Code without Microsoft telemetry branding.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Official Download ↗
Scribus
Free, open-source desktop publishing and page-layout software.
BITTORRENT CLIENT
Official Download ↗
qBittorrent
Free, open-source BitTorrent client for Windows and Linux.
WINDOWS
Windows
BOOT MEDIA
Official Download ↗
Rufus
Utility for creating bootable USB drives.
WINDOWS UTILITIES
Official Download ↗
Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft's collection of utilities for Windows.
FILE SEARCH
Official Download ↗
Everything
Fast filename search utility for Windows.
PDF TOOLS
Official Download ↗
PDF24 Creator
Free Windows PDF creation, editing and conversion tools.
TEXT EDITOR
Official Download ↗
Notepad++
Free, open-source text and source-code editor for Windows.
SCREEN CAPTURE
Official Download ↗
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot, recording and sharing utility for Windows.
LINUX
Linux
PARTITIONING
Official Download ↗
GParted
Partition editor for managing disks and filesystems.
FLATPAK
Official Download ↗
Flatseal
Graphical utility for reviewing and modifying Flatpak permissions.
SYSTEM RESTORE
Official Download ↗
Timeshift
Linux system snapshot and restore utility.
NEXUS CONTENT
Wallpaper Packs
Add a whole wallpaper pack to My Files, or open a pack and choose only the wallpapers you want.
Wallpaper imports use your My Files image allowance. Nexus checks the available space before adding a full pack.
5 WALLPAPERS
Anime Wallpaper Pack
A selection of anime-themed desktop backgrounds.
8 WALLPAPERS
Light Space
Bright, clean space scenes designed to sit behind the Nexus interface.
8 WALLPAPERS
Planets & Nebulae Pack
Planetary horizons, nebulae and deep-space scenes.
8 WALLPAPERS
Resident Evil Pack
Character and location backgrounds inspired by the Resident Evil series.
8 WALLPAPERS
Transformers Pack
Cybertron, Autobots and Decepticon-themed desktop backgrounds.
WALLPAPER PACK
Wallpapers
NEXUS REQUESTS
Request something
Send a request to the Nexus admins and track its status here.
NEXUS LINKS
Useful links
Quick access to useful Nexus and web resources.
FIGURES, MODELS & COLLECTIBLES Figures, Models & Collectibles
HobbyLink Japan
Open ↗Japanese hobby retailer for model kits, figures, collectibles and hobby supplies.
AmiAmi
Open ↗Japanese retailer specialising in figures, character goods, games and hobby items.
Hobby Search Mecha
Open ↗Hobby Search's English mecha section for kits, robots and related collectibles.
Hobby Search Newsletter
Open ↗Newsletter page used for subscribing, managing or cancelling Hobby Search mailings.
In Demand Toys
Open ↗UK retailer for action figures, collectibles, Transformers and pop-culture toys.
Kapow Toys
Open ↗UK retailer for action figures, statues, collectibles and imported toys.
Star Action Figures
Open ↗UK shop for action figures, collectibles and pop-culture merchandise.
Comics & Cocktails
Open ↗UK retailer for action figures, statues and pop-culture collectibles.
Maqio
Open ↗UK toy and collectibles retailer with figures, games and licensed merchandise.
The Toy Barn
Open ↗UK toy retailer with action figures, collectibles and nostalgic ranges.
CDJapan
Open ↗Japanese retailer for music, anime, books, games, figures and character goods.
Mandarake
Open ↗English-accessible Mandarake store for pre-owned collectibles, manga, figures and rare items.
GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT Gaming & Entertainment
IGN
Open ↗Gaming news, reviews, guides, trailers and entertainment coverage.
YouTube
Open ↗Video platform for gaming, entertainment, tutorials and creators.
WatchCartoonOnline
Open ↗Cartoon and animation streaming site.
Internet Archive
Open ↗Digital library for archived websites, software, books, media and historical material.
Crunchyroll
Open ↗Anime streaming service with series, films and simulcasts.
GAME DEVELOPERS & PUBLISHERS Game Developers & Publishers
Nintendo
Open ↗Official Nintendo website for games, hardware and news.
PlayStation
Open ↗Official PlayStation website for games, consoles, services and news.
Xbox
Open ↗Official Xbox website for games, consoles, Game Pass and news.
Capcom
Open ↗Official Capcom website for games, franchises and company news.
Square Enix
Open ↗Official Square Enix site for games, franchises and company news.
Bandai Namco
Open ↗Official Bandai Namco site for games and franchise news.
Sega
Open ↗Official Sega website for games, franchises and company news.
Ubisoft
Open ↗Official Ubisoft site for games, services and company news.
EA
Open ↗Official Electronic Arts site for games, services and news.
Bethesda
Open ↗Official Bethesda site for games, franchises and news.
CD Projekt
Open ↗Official CD Projekt site for company and studio information.
Rockstar Games
Open ↗Official Rockstar Games website for games and news.
Konami
Open ↗Official Konami website for games and company information.
FromSoftware
Open ↗Official FromSoftware site for games and studio news.
NEXUS PERSONAL STORAGE
My Files
PersonalKeep your images and music in Nexus.
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UPLOAD
Drop files here
Images and music are supported. You can also browse for a file.
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YOUR FILES
Library
NEXUS ADMINISTRATION
Manage Users
Create accounts and manage access. Existing passwords are never shown.
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Only Nexus administrators can manage accounts. Passwords cannot be viewed or recovered.
ADMINISTRATION
Create Account
NEXUS PERSONALIZATION
Customize Nexus
Make Nexus look and feel the way you want.
Appearance
Choose your background, colours and how transparent the Nexus glass feels.
Background
Choose an image already stored in My Files, or return to the Nexus default.
Sunrise SpireNexus default
Accent Colour
Controls Nexus glow, borders and active emphasis.
Accent Intensity
How strongly the selected accent glows and highlights.
Glow
Panel Colour
Changes the colour tint used by Nexus panels and highlighted surfaces.
Glass Effect
Higher settings make Nexus panels more transparent so more of the background shows through.
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Layout
Choose how the Hub behaves without changing what Nexus can do.
Search Provider
The provider used when you search from the Nexus top bar.
Clock
Choose how Nexus displays the time.
Sidebar
Keep the navigation as a sliding drawer or leave it permanently open.
Nexus AI
AI is optional. Nexus still works without it, but AI-powered features become limited or unavailable.
ArchivesStill available. AI help is hidden when AI is off.
GamingStill available. Nexus AI game help remains available from the Hub when AI is on.
QuizzesNormal quizzes still work. AI-dependent extras will not be available.
TabletopNormal Tabletop features remain available; future AI-assisted features will require AI.
Turning Nexus AI off only disables the interactive AI layer for your account. Some background Nexus functions may still use AI where appropriate, such as preparing notifications or other system-generated information.