🔧 1. PowerToys by Microsoft
A productivity suite with multiple features:
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FancyZones for custom window layouts
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PowerRename for batch renaming
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Always On Top shortcut
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Download: GitHub PowerToys
🗂️ 2. Everything Search Engine
Ultra-fast file search tool.
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Indexes your entire file system in seconds
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Blazing speed compared to Windows Search
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Lightweight and ad-free
⌛ 3. AutoHotKey
Create keyboard shortcuts and automate repetitive tasks.
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Automate typing, mouse movements, or full workflows
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Free and scriptable for power users
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Example:
Ctrl + Qto launch apps or paste text
🧹 4. BleachBit
A free open-source cleaner (like CCleaner, but safer).
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Deletes temp files, browser cache, old logs
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Frees up space and improves privacy
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One-click interface for easy use
🔒 5. KeyFreeze
Lock your keyboard and mouse — perfect for watching videos or keeping kids off your keyboard.
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Great for presentations or cleaning
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Doesn’t lock the screen, just disables input temporarily
🧠 6. Notion (Desktop App)
All-in-one productivity tool for notes, tasks, and databases.
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Organize everything in one space
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Collaborative, synced across devices
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Free for personal use
🖼️ 7. ShareX
Advanced screenshot and screen recording tool.
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Fullscreen, region, scrolling screenshots
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GIF creation, OCR, auto upload to Imgur
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Way more powerful than Snip & Sketch
📅 8. TickTick
Simple but powerful to-do list and task manager.
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Reminders, priority levels, calendar integration
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Syncs across mobile and desktop
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Free version is feature-rich
📤 9. Ditto Clipboard Manager
Access clipboard history easily.
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Stores everything you copy
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Easily recall links, text, passwords (with encryption)
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Lightweight and customizable
💻 10. F.lux
Automatically adjusts your screen color for eye comfort.
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Reduces blue light based on time of day
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Helps improve sleep and reduce eye strain
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Alternative: Windows Night Light