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This is the apps for Windows 11 that I would recommend to anyone who just got a PC !

The same list for https://alternativeto.net/software/mac-os/ : https://alternativeto.net/list/29658/my-macos-setup/ https://alternativeto.net/software/linux-kernel/about/ (GUI apps only) : https://alternativeto.net/list/29661/my-linux-setup/

  1. f.lux icon
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    Software that makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    f.lux screenshot 1
    Main Window
    Color Presets
    +6
    Color Effects
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  2. QuickLook icon
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    The Quick Look feature from Mac OS X, which allows users to preview file contents quickly by pressing the Space key, is missed. Windows doesn't have this feature. While alternatives like WinQuickLook and Seer exist, the decision was made to create a new version because the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Preview of a shapefile (.shp) using the shapefile viewer plugin https://github.com/birderyu/QuickLook.Plugin.ShapefileViewer
    Preview of a PDF file
    Preview of a .docx file using the office plugin at https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook.Plugin.OfficeViewer
    +16
    Preview of an excel .xlsx file using the office plugin at https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook.Plugin.OfficeViewer
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

    You can also use PowerToys Peek inside Microsoft PowerToys icon Microsoft PowerToys RECOMENDED

  3. Shell icon
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    Shell is a context menu extender that lets you handpick the items to integrate into Windows File Explorer context menu, create custom commands to access all your favorite web pages, files, and folders, and launch any application directly from the context menu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shell screenshot 1
    Shell screenshot 1
    Shell screenshot 2
    +7
    Shell screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  4. AltSnap icon
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    A fork of the unmaintained AltDrag, this allows you to move and resize windows by holding the Alt key and clicking anywhere within the window instead of relying on very precise clicking of the window edges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AltSnap screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Move windows without grabbing them from the top bar

  5. Set of open-source tools enhancing Windows with features like FancyZones, PowerRename, and Keyboard Manager. Lightweight and ad-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 2
    +4
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Upgrade your Windows experience with this official tool from Microsoft!

  6. Twinkle Tray enables brightness control on external displays in Windows 10 & 11. Even th Windows is capable of adjusting the backlight on most monitors, it doesn't support external monitors natively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Twinkle Tray screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you have multiple screens this could be useful

    Worth mentioning : Monitorian icon Monitorian

  7. An enthusiast take on what the Windows 10 Settings app should be and where everything is in place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ,
    ControlUWP screenshot 1
    ControlUWP screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  8. Retro Typer is a straightforward software tool designed for macOS and Windows platforms. Its primary function is to provide users with a search engine for locating memes and emojis. It incorporates a user-friendly interface that facilitates the navigation and selection of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Retro Typer screenshot 1
    Retro Typer screenshot 1
    Retro Typer screenshot 2
    +1
    Retro Typer screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    For emoji and memes

  9. Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Open Shell screenshot 1
    Open Shell screenshot 1
    Open Shell screenshot 2
    +2
    Open Shell screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  10. Wintoys icon
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    Unlock the full potential of the operating system and control every aspect of the experience in a safe and time-saving manner. You can configure, optimize, clean, repair, and tweak Windows to your preference, having all the settings you need at your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wintoys screenshot 1
    Wintoys screenshot 1
    Wintoys screenshot 2
    +11
    Wintoys screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  11. WinXcorners lets you use your monitor's corners to trigger special events like starting the screen saver or showing the Windows Task view. It activates when your mouse cursor hovers at the screen corners and can be customized to do a number of actions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinXCorners screenshot 1
    WinXCorners screenshot 1
    WinXCorners screenshot 2
    +1
    WinXCorners screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  12. Open-source, ad-free torrent client offering a polished user interface, integrated multi-site search, RSS support, remote web control, and cross-platform availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    Main window (General tab collapsed)
    Main window (General tab expanded)
    Options dialog
    +1
    Search engine
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    For BitTorrent downloading

    Worth mentioning : PikaTorrent icon PikaTorrent

  13. Replaces Windows default battery indicator to a more powerful and useful one.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Battery Mode screenshot 1
    Battery Mode screenshot 1
    Battery Mode screenshot 2
    +1
    Battery Mode screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  14. Fan Control is a focused and highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. It supports multiple temperature sources in min, max and average configurations, and fan curve functions, including but not limited to, linear, graph, and mix to control a single fan.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI.
    Graph fan curve editor.
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    I think this one is pretty self explainatory

  15. Locate files and folders by filename on Windows instantly, displaying all items on NTFS volumes and mapped network drives. Supports 19 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Locate files and folders by name instantly.
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

    You could also use PowerToys Run inside Microsoft PowerToys icon Microsoft PowerToys !

  16. ShareX icon
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    Free and open-source tool for screen capture and recording; enables file uploads, annotation, dark mode, 4K support, and customizable themes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main window
    ShareX screenshot 1
    ShareX screenshot 2
    +29
    ShareX screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Advanced screenshoting tool

    Worth mentioning : Flameshot icon Flameshot

  17. Snipaste icon
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    Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen. Snip. Then paste. Free. Customizable. Portable.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Snipaste screenshot 1
    Snipaste screenshot 1
    Snipaste screenshot 2
    +2
    Snipaste screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    A screenshot tools that is awesome for capturing elements or windows

  18. Comprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 1
    OBS Studio screenshot 2
    +8
    OBS Studio screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  19. Ambie icon
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    The motivation behind Ambie is to build a simple but beautiful soothing sounds player for Windows. Animations are used to enhance the experience. Only a few UI elements are available in the app. This is on purpose because for Ambie, less is more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ambie screenshot 1
    Ambie screenshot 1
    Ambie screenshot 2
    +1
    Ambie screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    To create ambient soundscape

  20. Keyviz icon
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    Keyviz is a free and open-source tool to visualize your keystrokes and mouse actions in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Keyviz screenshot 1
    Keyviz screenshot 1
    Keyviz screenshot 2
    +4
    Keyviz screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  21. Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    The dance of the planets above ESO headquarters, near Munich.
    Constellation lines & art are available for multiple cultures
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    To look at the sky on your PC!

  22. NanaZip icon
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    NanaZip is an open source file archiver intended for the modern Windows experience, forked from the source code of well-known open source file archiver 7-Zip icon 7-Zip.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NanaZip screenshot 1
    NanaZip screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

    Worth mentioning : PeaZip icon PeaZip

  23. Share files, host sites, and chat securely and anonymously via Tor using direct, password-protected onion services. No third-party servers or metadata stored.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    OnionShare screenshot 1
    OnionShare screenshot 1
    OnionShare screenshot 2
    +14
    OnionShare screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Share large file securely over the Tor Network!

  24. espanso icon
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    An open source, cross-platform text expander written in Rust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    espanso screenshot 1
    espanso screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    For keyboard nerds

  25. Lets you use GIFs, videos, and web content as animated wallpapers or screensavers with full multi-monitor support, scripting, developer APIs, and efficient playback controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Latest Windows 11 fluent design.
    Dynamic and customizable wallpapers.
    Music wallpapers with visualizer.
    +2
    Weather wallpapers.
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  26. Mica For Everyone is a tool to customize system backdrop on Win32 apps using DwmSetWindowAttribute and other methods. It can apply Mica (or any other backdrop materials) on the non-client area (window frame) or background of supported apps and its behavior is customizable...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MicaForEveryone screenshot 1
    MicaForEveryone screenshot 1
    MicaForEveryone screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you're a fan of transparent blurry backgrounds

  27. Rainmeter icon
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    Enhance your Windows with customizable skins showcasing system resources, and more. Enjoy privacy-focused features, lightweight performance, and no ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Rainmeter screenshot 1
    Rainmeter screenshot 1
    Rainmeter screenshot 2
    +1
    Rainmeter screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you want your PC to look like anything but Windows

  28. Windhawk icon
     Like

    Customize Windows programs with downloadable mods for appearance, behavior, or features; rollback and update easily, no source code or system changes required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windhawk screenshot 1
    Windhawk screenshot 1
    Windhawk screenshot 2
    +4
    Windhawk screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Another Windows personnalization tool

  29. guiscrcpy icon
     Like

    A full fledged GUI integration for the most award winning open-source android screen mirroring system -- scrcpy located on https://github.com/genymobile/scrcpy/ by @rom1v - srevinsaju/guiscrcpy

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • scrcpy
    guiscrcpy demo
    guiscrcpy screenshot 1
    guiscrcpy screenshot 2
    +1
    guiscrcpy screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  30. Sefirah icon
     Like

    Phone Link / KDE Connect alternative with notification mirroring, clipboard sync, file transfer, Android Windows explorer integration, media control, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    Sefirah screenshot 1
    Sefirah screenshot 1
    Sefirah screenshot 2
    +6
    Sefirah screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  31. Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
    KDE Connect screenshot 1
    System Settings Module
    KDE Connect screenshot 2
    +4
    KDE Connect screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    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 :'(

  32. WinCDEmu icon
     Like

    WinCDEmu is an open-source CD/DVD/BD emulator - a tool that allows you to mount optical disc images by simply clicking on them in Windows Explorer. If you have downloaded an ISO image and want to use it without burning it to a blank disc, WinCDEmu is the easiest way to do it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    WinCDEmu screenshot 1
    WinCDEmu screenshot 1
    WinCDEmu screenshot 2
    +14
    "Select drive letter & mount"-Dialog
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you need to mount/emulate or create ISO!

  33. BleachBit icon
     Like

    BleachBit frees disk space and maintains privacy by quickly removing unnecessary files such as cache, cookies, browser history, temporary files, and system logs. It can also shred files and clean free disk space to prevent data recovery.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • AppImage
    BleachBit screenshot 1
    BleachBit screenshot 1
    BleachBit screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Similar to CCleaner icon CCleaner but with no crap!

  34. Free and open-source tool for batch uninstalling multiple apps with minimal input, removing portable, protected, and damaged software, and cleaning up leftovers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bulk Crap Uninstaller screenshot 1
    Bulk Crap Uninstaller screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  35. CPU-Z icon
     Like

    Freeware system profiler for Windows and Android displays in-depth CPU, RAM, and chipset info, working ad-free, offline, and consumes fewer resources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    CPU-Z screenshot 1
    CPU-Z screenshot 1
    for android
    +1
    for android
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  36. OCCT icon
     Like

    OCCT allows you to thoroughly monitor, test and certify your system, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of its stability.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    OCCT screenshot 1
    OCCT screenshot 1
    OCCT screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  37. Professional Windows diagnostic tool offering real-time hardware monitoring and comprehensive device information, ideal for experts and integrators.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    HWiNFO (32/64) screenshot 1
    HWiNFO (32/64) screenshot 1
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    Display many information about your hardware.

  38. Snappy Driver Installer Origin is a portable Windows tool to install and update device drivers. It can be used offline to install drivers where Internet isn't available. No more searching for drivers after a clean install, just let Snappy Driver Installer Origin do it's...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snappy Driver Installer Origin screenshot 1
    Snappy Driver Installer Origin screenshot 1
    Snappy Driver Installer Origin screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  39. Open-source HDD/SSD utility for monitoring S.M.A.R.T. values, disk temperature and other information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    CrystalDiskInfo screenshot 1
    "Reallocated Sectors Count" in German
    More than 30 languages
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    To see the health of your drives!

  40. WizTree icon
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    Ultra-fast disk space analyzer for Windows, showing largest files and folders according to space usage by utilizing the NTFS file system's Master File Table for unmatched speed.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    WizTree screenshot 1
    WizTree screenshot 1
    WizTree screenshot 2
    +1
    WizTree screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    To identify the large files on your disk!

  41. Rufus icon
     Like

    Formats USB drives to various file systems and creates bootable USBs from ISOs. Supports MS-DOS/FreeDOS bootable sticks and offers BIOS or UEFI options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Rufus screenshot 1
    Rufus screenshot 2
    Rufus screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you need to burn ISO on USB drive

  42. SD Card Formatter is a program that provides quick and easy access to all memory card formats like SD, SDHC and SCXC, and has been designed so that you can get rid of all the content stored on your SD card in one go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    SD Card Formatter screenshot 1
    SD Card Formatter screenshot 1
    SD Card Formatter screenshot 2
    +1
    SD Card Formatter screenshot 3
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    The name says it all!

  43. The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been rolled up into a single Suite of tools. This file contains the individual troubleshooting tools and help files. It does not contain non-troubleshooting tools like the BSOD Screen Saver or NotMyFault.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sysinternals Suite screenshot 1
    Sysinternals Suite screenshot 1
    Sysinternals Suite screenshot 2
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    If you need to troublshoot Windows this might be handy

  44. Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    VirtualBox Manager
    Create Virtual Machine
    Setting of an OS
    +5
    Instaling Windows 10 as Virtual Machine
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

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

  45. Command-line tool for managing Windows applications with no registration, centralized audits, automatic package creation, offline support, disk space optimization, and synchronization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Command Line Interface
    Darlene SonalderDarlene Sonalder’s note

    A windows package manager can be handle by UniGetUI icon UniGetUI

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Reccomendation for Android emulator to add to the list: MSI App Player icon MSI App Player

c17s5qhu
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DataProtectionOfficer at Self-Employed

First of all A great list that you have made here! I love it! I have minor implementation that I want to add. I agree that Nox App Player is a good alternative than the Bluestacks. Just to inform that Nox is running under a Chinese company named Noxgroup. I am not a software engineer but after using BlueStacks for a while, the Nox really looks and interacts the same as an older version of Bluestacks. (Considering it as IP theft,) And if Nox player is sending telemetry to the company servers makes me doubt on how safe the data is stored to the eyes from CCP. So for now I use the WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) https://github.com/microsoft/WSA

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Darlene Sonalder
App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.
Replying to @c17s5qhu

Yeah, honestly Android emulation on Android always has been quite shady I will consider removing Nox. Note that WSA support has been drop from Microsoft recently, I've recently added to AlternativeTo an app called WSABuilds which is an open source build that is still maintained. Once it is approved I'll add it to the list as the main Android Emulation option. I might keep Nox App Player but will add this guide to debloat it : https://gist.github.com/TameemS/72c4b92131977aced56e727d51599a48

Thanks for this comment ! 🫡

Nyla Smokeyface
Replying to @c17s5qhu

What makes Bluestacks shady ooc?

Rishabh Jain
3

I would like to recommend sumatraPDF. Small, fast and can open almost any file type be it pdf, epub etc.

RemovedUser
-3

You can add SimpleWall, it's the most intuitive and lightweight manual firewall i've come across. It gives peace of mind knowing that apps you installed can't phone home all the time without permission

https://www.henrypp.org/product/simplewall

Source: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall

1 reply
Darlene Sonalder
App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.
Replying to @RemovedUser

SimpleWall is on the list for some time now, just click on "Load more apps" ;)

Rishabh Jain
2

Very good list! I have some suggestions of my own.

Speccy - For a detailed log of your hardware and system specs

TreeSize Free - For knowing what folder is taking up how much space

snap2html - You can create an interactive html file that lists all your folders on your computer and their content. (Useful if you have multiple external hard disks and you're not sure which stuff is on what disc. This way you will save having to plug the disc and searching it.)

PotPlayer - Like VLC but it can also play flash games, plus it has better interface

Resilio Sync - Sync files between devices. It also has an android and mac version and its very easy to set up.

Bulk Rename Utility - As the name suggests it can rename items in bulk. Useful when you're renaming hundreds of files. UI is a bit messy but it has almost everything you might need,

JetBrains Pycharm Community - Python IDE. Very good and its free.

ImSebi
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Hi I have some suggestions.

Instead of ShutUp10++ or others use: WPD icon WPD and Instead of ShareX: Flameshot icon Flameshot

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Darlene Sonalder
App tester and reviewer at Great App Testing Ltd.
Replying to @ImSebi

Never heard of WPD, while it looks super basic it also looks like a nice easy option. I know Flameshot, might give an honorable mention, cuz in my opinion ShareX is far superior.

Nyla Smokeyface
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I'm so happy you mentioned Obsidian, FireAlpaca, and Mod Organizer 2! I love those apps

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