Windows Utilities

Chris K. Fung
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  1. Technitium MAC Address Changer allows you to change (spoof) Media Access Control (MAC) Address of your Network Interface Card (NIC) instantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Technitium MAC Address Changer screenshot 1
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    KeyTweak is a free keyboard remapper for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7. It makes use of Microsoft's Scancode Map registry key to remap your keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Teaching Window
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    Are you looking for a fast and easy way to clean up your Window Explorer and Internet Explorer right-click (context) menu? Look no further. MenuMaid makes it simple! Just uncheck the items you don’t want to show up. Restore them at any time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MenuMaid screenshot 1
  4. FastCopy icon
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    FastCopy is the fastest copy, delete, & sync software on Windows. It uses modern checksum verification to ensure copy accuracy and data integrity. It handles long Unicode path names over MAX_PATH (260 bytes), and automatically optimizes copy mode operations between the same...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window during copying
    Create a Job/Modify - (For example: Copy the entire local disk C)
    Main Settings - I/O Settings
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    Main Settings - Shell Extension Settings
  5. TreeSize icon
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    Analyze disk space usage with in-depth insights and interactive visualizations across local and network drives, including mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    The main window is split into the file system tree on the left and the details view on the right.
    Details view offers valuable information about the disk usage like the folder size, the disk space wasted due to the file system structure, the last access date, the NTFS compression rate and the owner.
    The tree map is an hierarchical chart visualizing the size of all subfolders.
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    Treesize Professional can scan Mobile Devices via MTP
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    EasyBCD is NeoSmart Technologies multiple award-winning answer to tweaking Windows bootloader. With EasyBCD, almost anything is possible, e.g. to boot a Win7-VHD-image. Setting up and configuring Windows boot entries is simple, and there is no easier way to quickly boot right...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EasyBCD Home
    Rename entry
    Add entry
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    Advanced settings
  7. Professional Windows diagnostic tool offering real-time hardware monitoring and comprehensive device information, ideal for experts and integrators.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    HWiNFO (32/64) screenshot 1
    HWiNFO (32/64) screenshot 1
  8. WinLaunch icon
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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinLaunch screenshot 1
    WinLaunch screenshot 1
  9. ASUS GPU Tweak III is currently open beta testing so try it out, if you feel it is missing something crucial give ASUS your feedback & they may be able to add it while still in beta. So far ASUS has been very accommodating with all useful feedback..

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ASUS GPU Tweak III screenshot 1
    ASUS GPU Tweak III screenshot 1
    ASUS GPU Tweak III screenshot 2
  10. Monitor Off Utility is a free program that allows you to take control of your monitor's built-in energy saving features. You can setup your own custom keyboard shortcuts or setup a shortcut on your desktop or system tray.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Monitor Off Utility  screenshot 1
    Monitor Off Utility  screenshot 1
    Monitor Off Utility  screenshot 2
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    Monito Off Utility Command List
  11. CapsLock Indicator is a small utility that indicates the state of the Num lock, Caps lock and Scroll lock key.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The main window
    Notification config window
    The notification
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    CapsLock Indicator in action
  12. This Free Software can be used to change title of any Window or Screen of an Application which is running on the Windows computer and is visible in Foreground.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Window Title Changer screenshot 1
  13. HMW is a free program to hide away the Windows on your desktop. With HMW you can set any program Window as hidden, while the program itself will run silently in the background. Additionally all the Hotkeys used can be customized to your needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hide my Windows screenshot 1
  14. Right-Click Extender will allow you to add or remove the following additional options to a File, Folder, Computer and Desktops Right Click Context Menu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Right-Click Extender screenshot 1
    Right-Click Extender screenshot 1
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