I'm searching for opinions on a few apps you've had suggestions for.
I'm searching for opinions on a few apps you've had suggestions for.
I've gathered suggestions from numerous articles and online discussions and shared them on several websites for feedback. As expected on the internet, opinions vary. Here’s the current overview of the list.
Have you used any of these programs? Please let me know your experience. Your thoughts or concerns would be very valuable. Did I miss anything?
I’m completely new to Windows (previously used a Mac), so I’m unsure about many things.
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7-Zip - Unarchiver
GeForce Experience - Nvidia Drivers And Customization
MSI Afterburner - Flexible Graphics Card Tool
Rainmeter - Tool For Desktop Customization
WinDirStat - Software To View Disk Usage
Your Phone - Method To Connect An Android Device To A PC
Memtest86 - Boots From A USB Drive To Check RAM
Bitwarden - Secure Password Manager
Foxit Reader - PDF Viewer
OBS - Application For Capturing Screens
HWinfo64 - Information About System, Diagnostics And Benchmarks
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Aida 64 - Tool For System Info, Diagnostics And Benchmarks
AutoHotKey - Scripting Software
Ccleaner - Cleans System, Improves Privacy
Glary Utilities - Comprehensive Utility For PC Maintenance
IObit Advanced Systemcare - Scan, Repair, Optimize
IObit Driver Booster - Updates Drivers
IObit Uninstaller - Advanced Removal Tool
Iolo System Mechanic - Enhances And Speeds Up Your PC
KeePass - Secure Password Manager
PC Decrapifier - Removes Bloatware
Restoro - Free Version To Check PC Issues
Ryzen Master - Utility For Overclocking AMD Processors
SUMo - Monitor Software Updates
Speccy - Tool To Discover And Save Computer Specifications
Ultra Defrag - Disk Defragmenter For Windows
Malwarebytes - Protects Against Malware
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Autoruns - Manages Start-Up Applications
Dual Monitor Tools - Setup For Multiple Monitors
GParted - Software For Managing Disk Partitions Visually
Microsoft To-Do - Organizes Tasks
Ninite - Installer For Multiple Programs
NirSoft - Helper For Password Recovery
PowerToys - Productivity Enhancement Suite
Prey - Tracks Mobile Devices
Radeon Control Panel - AMD Graphics Management Interface
Recuva - Advanced Tool For File Recovery
Revo Uninstaller - Sophisticated Removal Software
Rufus - Generates Bootable USB Drives
Seer Pro - Quick Search Tool For Windows
TranslucentTB - Adjusts Taskbar Appearance
TreeSize - Manages Disk Space Allocation
Wallpaper Studio 10 - Organizes Wallpapers And Backgrounds
Windows Defender Offline - Scanning Tool That Runs Independently Of The Operating System
What additional recommendations would you have?
Thanks, emcee2
USB cable connecting the camera to the PC, copying existing files from the camera to a folder on the PC.
I have a dedicated drive and folder for this purpose.
Subfolders organized by RAW, jpg, movie, categorized by year/month/day.
Manual process, but straightforward if you stay organized.
Next, use Adobe Lightroom to handle the RAW files and catalog them.
I don’t like automatic library imports, etc.
I prefer to understand exactly where everything is.
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Rainmeter offers a highly tailored desktop environment, though it may affect performance.
On your Thumbs Down:
Speccy, MalwareBytes, GPartEd, PowerToys (when used correctly), Recuva (when used correctly) are all acceptable.
On your No Opinion:
Ninite is commonly employed to install numerous free and open-source applications. I integrate it with every new system setup.
TreeSize is also suitable.
These tools are intended for specific tasks rather than continuous operation.
Foxit was suggested as a better alternative to Acobat Reader, which most people don't like.
I favor reading PDFs without internet, since I own numerous books and manuals on disk.
Currently, I enjoy using "Preview" on my Mac—it's straightforward and handles basic text and image files smoothly.
However, my Mac is being replaced by a new PC build. (After 35 years, the last one was DOS, though I did install Windows 1.0 for it. Nice times...)
I should also consider an ebook reader.
It seems to be an older concept. Indeed, in Windows, you can drag and drop a PDF into a web browser to view it.
i still use foxit and i like it.
i steer clear of adobe products and have never felt the need to try another pdf viewer because foxit works well enough.
but honestly, i don’t recommend installing everything you find online without a good reason.
as your pc gets used more, certain tasks will become necessary. then look for a program that fits those needs. repeat whenever required. this way, you keep only what you truly need on your system. otherwise, you end up with a lot of unused files for no clear purpose.
What you'll find here are various opinions. Don't assume everyone shares your views or agrees with what you've collected. I prefer these tools:
7-zip, Rainmeter, KeePass, AutoHotKey (possibly not ideal for new Windows users), AutoRuns (possibly not ideal for new Windows users), NirSoft utils (possibly not ideal for new Windows users).
I would steer clear of:
Driver Booster, Sumo, and a few other applications you might consider:
7-Sticky Notes (functions on Windows 10), Audacity, T-Clock Redux x64 (lets you adjust the taskbar clock), Open-Shell (substitute the Win10 start menu), IrfanView (image viewer/editor), Media Player Classic (though many favor VLC – I don't).
And opinion...I prefer VLC, using it regularly.
IrfanView - Definitely. Consistently.