The Windows setup for everyone (with freeware only) Will make Windows suck less

1. 

   

   f.lux

    Like

   If your PC have no blue light filter integrated that's the way

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Color Temperature Tool
   • Screen Dimmer

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

   +5

   
2. 

   

   QuickLook

    Like

   I love the preview features built in macOS and this open source app brings it to windows!

   You can also use PowerToys Peek inside Microsoft PowerToys RECOMENDED

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Image Viewer
   • PDF Reader

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

   +16

   
3. 

   

   Shell

    Like

   Shell is like having the old right click menu (without show more...) blending with the Windows 11 aesthetic

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Context Menu Manager
   • Shell Extension

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

   +7

   
4. 

   

   AltSnap

    Like

   Move windows without grabbing them from the top bar

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Window Manager

   Platforms

   • Windows

   
5. 

   

   Microsoft PowerToys

    Like

   Upgrade your Windows experience with this official tool from Microsoft!

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Application Launcher
   • File Search Utility

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

   +4

   
6. 

   

   Twinkle Tray

    Like

   If you have multiple screens this could be useful

   Worth mentioning : Monitorian

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Screen Dimmer

   Platforms

   • Windows

   
7. 

   

   ControlUWP

    Like

   If you are frustrated about Windows 10 settings app this one brings the old Control Panel features into Windows 10 design !

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   
8. 

   

   Retro Typer

    Like

   For emoji and memes

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   

   

   

   +1

   
9. 

   

   Open Shell

    Like

   If you prefer the classic start menu, Open Shell will bring it back on your Windows 10 PC!

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • System Tweaker

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

   +2

   
10. 

    

    Wintoys

     Like

    Manage deep settings in an app that feels more native than the official settings app

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • System Cleaner
    • Software Uninstaller

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +5

    
11. 

    

    WinXCorners

     Like

    To add the hot corner functionnality from macOS or GNU/Linux to Windows

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
12. 

    

    qBittorrent

     Like

    For BitTorrent downloading

    Worth mentioning : PikaTorrent

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Torrent Client
    • Torrent Search Engine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron

    

    

    

    +2

    
13. 

    

    Battery Mode

     Like

    Replaces Windows default battery indicator to a more powerful and useful one that let you enable High performance mode directly from it!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Battery Saver Utility

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
14. 

    

    FanControl by Rem0o

     Like

    I think this one is pretty self explainatory

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • System Information Utility

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    
15. 

    

    Everything

     Like

    Similar to Spotlight for macOS but with outdated UI, use Flow Launcher and integrate Everything as its Search Engine

    You could also use PowerToys Run inside Microsoft PowerToys !

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • File Search Utility
    • File Manager

    Platforms

    • Windows

    
16. 

    

    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui)

     Like

    Download videos from multiple sources (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter and +) to mp3 or mp4!

    Worth mentioning : Hitomi Downloader More functionnality like downloading all videos from a YouTube channel ! ClipGrab

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Video Downloader
    • YouTube Downloader

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
    • Electron
    • Node.JS

    

    

    

    +2

    
17. 

    

    ShareX

     Like

    Advanced screenshoting tool

    Worth mentioning : Flameshot

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Screenshot Capture Tool
    • Screen Recorder

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    

    

    

    +29

    
18. 

    

    Snipaste

     Like

    A screenshot tools that is awesome for capturing elements or windows

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Screenshot Capture Tool

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

    +2

    
19. 

    

    OBS Studio

     Like

    If you want a powerful tool to record your screen use OBS!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screen Casting Tool

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD

    

    

    

    +8

    
20. 

    

    Fluent Screen Recorder

     Like

    If you want a simpler tool in the Windows11 Fluent Design aesthetic

    Worth mentioning : FlashBack Quick Screen Recorder

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Screen Recorder
    • Screenshot Capture Tool

    Platforms

    • Windows

    
21. 

    

    Ambie

     Like

    To create ambient soundscape

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    
22. 

    

    Keyviz

     Like

    If you record your screen and want people to see your keys when you press them

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Keystroke Visualizer
    • Screen Casting Tool

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac

    

    

    

    +3

    
23. 

    

    Stellarium

     Like

    To look at the sky on your PC!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Star Map

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    

    
24. 

    

    NanaZip

     Like

    More powerful than the default zip file manager in Windows. A modern 7-Zip fork

    Worth mentioning : PeaZip

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • File Archiver
    • File Compressor

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +3

    
25. 

    

    OnionShare

     Like

    Share large file securely over the Tor Network!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer Service

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft

    

    

    

    +14

    
26. 

    

    espanso

     Like

    For keyboard nerds

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Text Expander

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    
27. 

    

    Lively Wallpaper

     Like

    If you want live wallpapers and don't want to pay for Wallpaper Engine check this

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Wallpapers Hub

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +2

    
28. 

    

    MicaForEveryone

     Like

    If you're a fan of transparent blurry backgrounds

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    
29. 

    

    Rainmeter

     Like

    If you want your PC to look like anything but Windows

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Desktop Customization Tool
    • System Information Utility

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
30. 

    

    Windhawk

     Like

    Another Windows personnalization tool

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • System Tweaker

    Platforms

    • Windows

    
31. 

    

    guiscrcpy

     Like

    If you want to interact or record your Android screen from your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Screen Mirroring App

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • scrcpy

    

    

    

    +1

    
32. 

    

    Sefirah

     Like

    To replace the Phone Link app from Microsoft with a free and open source alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Mobile Remote Control Tool
    • Screen Mirroring App

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux

    

    

    

    +6

    
33. 

    

    KDE Connect

     Like

    An alternative to Sefirah that is more cross-platform than Sefirah supporting GNU/Linux, macOS and iOS in addition to Android and Windows. Not as polished for now :'(

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Mobile Remote Control Tool
    • Large File Transfer Service

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery

    

    

    

    +4

    
34. 

    

    WinCDEmu

     Like

    If you need to mount/emulate or create ISO!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • ISO Mounting Tool
    • Disk Imaging Tool

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    

    

    

    +14

    
35. 

    

    BleachBit

     Like

    Similar to CCleaner but with no crap!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • System Cleaner
    • File Shredder

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blackberry
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub

    

    

    
36. 

    

    Bulk Crap Uninstaller

     Like

    If you got infected with bundleware, bloatware and crapware BCUninstaller helps you removing them easily!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Software Uninstaller
    • System Cleaner

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    
37. 

    

    CPU-Z

     Like

    Real time information on your CPU and RAM such as temp, etc...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • System Information Utility
    • Benchmark Tool

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com

    

    

    

    +1

    
38. 

    

    OCCT

     Like

    If you are an Overclocking person this tool helps with testing stability.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Benchmark Tool
    • System Information Utility

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    
39. 

    

    HWiNFO (32/64)

     Like

    Display many information about your hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • System Information Utility
    • Benchmark Tool

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    

    
40. 

    

    Snappy Driver Installer Origin

     Like

    To easily find and download drivers for your hardware to stay up to date

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Driver Updater

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    
41. 

    

    CrystalDiskInfo

     Like

    To see the health of your drives!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Hard Disk Diagnostic Tool
    • Disk Usage Analyzer

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    

    

    
42. 

    

    WizTree

     Like

    To identify the large files on your disk!

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Disk Usage Analyzer
    • Duplicate File Finder

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
43. 

    

    Rufus

     Like

    If you need to burn ISO on USB drive

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Bootable USB Creator

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    

    

    

    +2

    
44. 

    

    SD Card Formatter

     Like

    The name says it all!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
45. 

    

    Sysinternals Suite

     Like

    If you need to troublshoot Windows this might be handy

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • System Cleaner
    • System Information Utility

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    
46. 

    

    VirtualBox

     Like

    Running linux (or windows) Virtual Machine inside your PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Virtualization Tool

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris

    

    

    

    +5

    
47. 

    

    Chocolatey

     Like

    A windows package manager can be handle by UniGetUI

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Package Manager
    • Software Installer

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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