Windows system utils

  • File Manager
  • Android Emulator
  • Automation
  • Clipboard replacement
  • Desktop icon organizer
  • Hardware monitoring
  • Multiple monitors / screen splitting
  • Tasks management / Scheduling
  • USB
  • Waking up / Sleeping
  • Windows utils My favorite proprietary, open source and freeware tools.
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  1. USBDeview icon
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    Compare read and write speed of USB Flash drives: USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected to your computer, as well as all USB devices that you previously used.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    USBDeview screenshot 1
  2. File Manager

  3. USB

  4. Files icon
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    Modern Windows file manager with tabbed browsing, dual-pane view, column navigation, integrated archive tools, file tagging, QuickLook support, and appearance customization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files screenshot 1
    Files screenshot 1
    Files screenshot 2
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    Files screenshot 3
  5. Android Emulator

  6. Runs Android apps on both Windows and macOS, switching environments without reboot. Supports enterprise IT in delivering apps securely.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main application
    Browser based app store
    BlueStacks screenshot 2
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    BlueStacks screenshot 3
  7. Automation

  8. IFTTT icon
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    Automates over 1000 apps and devices with non-coding integrations and partnerships with 900+ brands, creating a billion Applets monthly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    IFTTT screenshot 1
    IFTTT screenshot 2
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  9. An open-source Windows scripting language enabling task automation through hotkeys, macros, and keystrokes, useful for creating custom forms and automating data entry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray menu
    AutoHotkey screenshot 1
    AutoHotkey screenshot 2
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    AutoHotkey screenshot 3
  10. Automate Mouse Clicks with Auto Mouse Click Software Utility. Automate Left or Right Single or Double Mouse Clicks. Download and try for free Auto Mouse Click Utility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
  11. Clipboard replacement

  12. ClipClip icon
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    ClipClip is a Windows clipboard manager software that will revolutionize the way you use copy and paste. It allows you to view your clipboard and analyze the content, so you can later edit it and organize as per your preferences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window interface
    Quick access paste menu evoked with Ctrl+Shift+V. Instant translation also available from here
    Advanced paste menu shortcut keys that can be applied
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    context menu options on image
  13. Ditto icon
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    Ditto is an extension to the standard windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard allowing you access to any of those items at a later time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries
    Dark theme
  14. Desktop icon organizer

  15. Fences icon
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    Desktop organizer for Windows 10/11, arranging files in customizable shaded areas. Features include quick access, snapshot layouts, and enterprise tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Maintain a distraction-free desktop.
    'Roll up' fences to their title bar to save space.
    Customize fence color, opacity, and more.
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    Right-click on your desktop to access desktop settings.
  16. Hardware monitoring

  17. CPU-Z icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    CPU-Z screenshot 1
    CPU-Z screenshot 1
    for android
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    for android
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    cpuid dumps detailed information about the CPU(s) gathered from the CPUID instruction, and also determines the exact model of CPU(s).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    cpuid screenshot 1
  19. HWMonitor icon
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    HWMonitor for Windows® x86/x64 is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC system's main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, powers, currents, fans speed, utilization, clock speeds…

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HWMonitor screenshot 1
  20. Efficient tool for measuring HDD and SSD performance through sequential and random read/write speed tests, featuring a user-friendly interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    CrystalDiskMark screenshot 1
    CrystalDiskMark screenshot 1
    CrystalDiskMark screenshot 2
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    CrystalDiskMark screenshot 3
  21. UserBenchmark is a free all-in-one benchmarking application. Benchmark your CPU, GPU, SSD, HDD and USB Drives then compare results with other users and see which parts you can upgrade together with the expected performance improvements. CPU benchmarks bias toward Intel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    UserBenchMark screenshot 1
    UserBenchMark screenshot 1
    UserBenchMark screenshot 2
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    UserBenchMark screenshot 3
  22. Multiple monitors / screen splitting

  23. Provides multi-monitor taskbars, customizable window management, advanced wallpaper options, and free basic features for efficient screen control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wallpaper Settings
    Settings
    Load Wallpaper from Fickr
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    Window Previews on the DisplayFusion Taskbar
  24. Tasks management / Scheduling

  25. Z-Cron icon
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    Z-Cron is a scheduler which you can use to run jobs/tasks on your PC time-controlled with a schedule. Z-Cron is a central coordination point for the scheduling and automation of software.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Z-Cron screenshot 1
    Z-Cron screenshot 1
    Z-Cron screenshot 2
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    Z-Cron screenshot 3
  26. Waking up / Sleeping

  27. Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Don't Sleep screenshot 1
  28. Collect active network systems, like a network ascanner, in the local network and send WOL packets to wake up them using their MAC address.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WakeMeOnLan screenshot 1
    WakeMeOnLan screenshot 1
    WakeMeOnLan screenshot 2
  29. Windows utils

  30. A brand new Sticky Notes for Windows has arrived! Thanks to a new and improved design, added intelligence and Pen support, it is now easier than ever to quickly capture and add context to all your notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 1
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 1
    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 2
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    Microsoft Sticky Notes screenshot 3
  31. A simple yet powerful calculator that includes standard, scientific, and programmer modes, as well as a unit converter. It's the perfect tool to add up a bill, convert measurements in a recipe or other project, or complete complex math, algebra, or geometry problems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Calculator screenshot 1
  32. Snipping Tool is a screen capture utility that allows users to take screenshots of specific objects or full screens, annotate them, and save or share the captured images or videos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snipping Tool screenshot 1
    Snipping Tool screenshot 1
    Snipping Tool screenshot 2
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    Snipping Tool screenshot 3
  33. If you have a scanner, this app makes it easy to scan documents and pictures and save them where you'd like.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     Windows Scan screenshot 1
  34. Sync images and text across devices with a cloud-based clipboard. Access history via Windows key + V, pin frequent items, and transfer effortlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Clipboard screenshot 1
    Windows Clipboard screenshot 1
    Windows Clipboard screenshot 2
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    Windows Clipboard screenshot 3
  35. Record sounds, lectures, interviews, and other events. Mark key moments as you record, edit, or play them back.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    Windows Voice Recorder screenshot 1
    Windows Voice Recorder screenshot 1
    Windows Voice Recorder screenshot 2
  36. A combination of alarm clock, world clock, timer, and stopwatch. Set alarms and reminders, check times around the world, and time your activities, including laps and splits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Alarms & Clock screenshot 1
    Windows Alarms & Clock screenshot 1
    Windows Alarms & Clock screenshot 2
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    Windows Alarms & Clock screenshot 3
  37. ScanDisk is a utility in MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows systems which checks and repairs file systems and bad clusters on the hard drive. It was introduced in MS-DOS version 6.2. Previous versions of MS-DOS supplied only the simpler, purely text-based program .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    On Windows 98
    Gui screen
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