Take control of your PC - tools for power users

A collection of applications I have found myself taking great advantage of in my various endeavors when built-in programs just couldn't do the job. Windows-focused list.

SiNevesh
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  1. yt-dlp icon
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    The quickest, easiest, and safest way to download videos from the internet. It supports more than just YouTube!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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    yt-dlp screenshot 1
  2. Once you get used to it, your entire audio flow can change. I use this as my primary audio handler to quickly handle multiple audio outputs and audio from various programs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VoiceMeeter (Basic)
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  3. Control audio levels across all your programs and devices quickly and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Quick and dirty way to cut up video files or extract video/audio from container formats such as MKV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    LosslessCut screenshot 1
  5. Identify and tag your music collection. A powerful tool, but it can be overwhelming if you load your entire library in all at once. And always double check it identified correctly before overwriting your tags! It doesn't know every file, especially niche ones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • PortableApps.com
    Main
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    Relatively simple FTP program for when you need to transfer files from one place to another. If you don't know what FTP does, you don't need this.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    Rid yourself of folders and sell your soul to the 𝔟𝔬𝔬𝔯𝔲 gods. Being honest there are many flaws with this program, but I am too far deep now.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Download images and more from websites. The documentation sucks. Like, REALLY sucks. But when you need it, there isn't much else that can beat it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Python
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    • Chocolatey
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  9. I have rebound several keys on my keyboard using this program and I have few complaints. Can also be used for complex macros.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray menu
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NejyCR
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All-around solid programs

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