@Manorgw: If I could only keep ten apps on Windows, these are the ones I'd never uninstall, no matter what. Everything: File sear…
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A user recommends ten essential Windows applications for boosting productivity, file management, and leveraging AI features like upscaling and coding assistance.
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If I could only keep ten apps on Windows, these are the ones I’d never uninstall, no matter what.
1️⃣ Everything: File searching so fast it’s terrifying. Even with millions of files, results pop up in seconds—perfect for anyone who’s ever struggled to find stuff; once you install it, you can’t live without it.
2️⃣ PixPin: A gem of a domestic free tool. Long screenshots, OCR recognition, stickers, pixel-perfect captures—it’s got it all covered, leagues ahead of the built-in system stuff.
3️⃣ LocalSend: Cross-platform file sharing without the hassle. Direct transfers between Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone—blazing fast, zero fuss.
4️⃣ Geek Uninstaller: The unsung hero of uninstallers. One-click cleanup of the main program, leftovers, and junk files—specializes in wrangling those stubborn old apps that won’t fully go away.
5️⃣ PotPlayer: The battle-tested veteran of Windows media players. Eats any format for breakfast, handles HD sources, subtitles, and all kinds of codecs without breaking a sweat.
6️⃣ Upscayl: Open-source AI upscaling tool. Toss in blurry old photos or low-res images, and a few clicks later, they’re enlarged and crystal clear.
7️⃣ Obsidian: Don’t sleep on it as just a note-taker—its plugin ecosystem is insanely powerful. Knowledge bases, linked docs, whiteboards, AI features—you name it. Stick with it long enough, and it becomes your second brain.
8️⃣ Tailscale: The ultimate remote networking wizard. Easily stitches computers, NAS, servers into a virtual LAN—remote device access feels as seamless as being at home.
9️⃣ Deskflow: One keyboard and mouse to rule multiple machines. Seamless switching between Windows, Mac, Linux—once you multi-device office with it, there’s no going back.
🔟 VS Code + AI agents: Worth installing even if you can’t code. Pair it with tools like Codex or Kilo Code, and you’re scripting, batch-processing files, automating tasks—just tell the AI what you need, and it’s done.
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