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That tool indexes all the installed programs so that there is no delay in finding them on the spot. Drag and drop the application to add them into the list or manually enter the file path. Any linked item can be organized in a hierarchical structure.

Other notable features include multilingual, tray con menus, internal cache icons, recently sued apps, important list, scheduling for launching apps at a specific time, etc. All in all, ASuite is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives.

Portable Start Menu also includes a nice menu system that will let you organize your programs in a way that makes sense for you. The main purpose of the software is to allow you to group applications for easy access and organization. All in all, Portable Start Menu is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives.

Framakey is a compilation of software for Windows, ready to use on a USB key that makes life easier for you by making it simple and fast to start up your favorite applications. The Framakey stores your favorite applications on a simple and lightweight USB device that you can plug in anywhere there is a Windows computer.

The Framakey includes a comprehensive set of applications like soft keys that allow you to start programs from anywhere on the system, including Windows Explorer and from the Start menu. All in all, Framakey is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives. It can open. You can also create a shortcut of your.

Moreover, you can also add portable applications by listing directories, files, registry keys, and values in an ini file. A great feature of this tool is that you can customize admin rights, multiple instances, OS versions,. NET, Java, and internet connection. There are encryption options to encrypt files with yaPcrypt. All in all, yaP is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives. CodySafe is a software utility that allows you to store your programs on a USB drive or other external device.

With this tool, you can save space on your computer and take your favorite programs with you wherever you go. CodySafe uses its own memory manager, so your programs can be updated without having to reboot your computer or update the program itself. All in all, CodySafe is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives. Prayaya V3 is one of the most versatile virtual operating systems created because it can be used for gaming, data storage, portable software development, and much more.

The entire application can be used from a USB device by directly booting into the memory. Each application you run is independently operating on a separate system and not into the Windows memory. All the settings will be saved in the virtual system, and no trace will be left on the host system. All in all, Prayaya V3 is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives.

Instead of having folders filled with programs and groups of apps and lists of stuff, 8start displays each program as an icon on the desktop. With this application, your desktop will no more look messy and unorganized. You can create and manage buttons in a fast and easy way. Shortcuts, URL favorites, files, folders, and application links can be defined easily.

Since it is hidden in the system tray, you can transform your desktop into a place to display pictures. The main window can be customized with several themes and populated with any file or shortcut.

Moreover, you can also set a mouse hotkey to select a specific function after you hiver the mouse and click on the system tray. All in all, 8start is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives. Wise HotKey is a comprehensive solution that allows you to launch applications, system tools, control panel items, folders, and even website addresses using simple key combinations.

It is known as a useful Windows solution that contains almost all the core services and features to make it a one-stop system utility solution. It is known as the launcher for installed applications that allow you to easily access all your files, folders, control panels, and all the other similar platforms without any effort.

There is also has a feature that allows you to freely add and remove unlimited apps into the menu that makes it better than others.

Aside from the shortcuts that are already defined, the list of the application and websites that can be added to the shortcut list while also allowing users to add new directories and apps with just a single click. QRun is a simple to use application launcher tool that lets you install programs easily. That being said, you can use it from a USB too. Moreover, you can also make groups to add a certain type of applications by dragging and dropping them. Edit properties, sort them and mark favorites to keep them on top.

All in all, QRun is a great tool that you can consider among its alternatives. Top 10 Downloads in Internet Tools Anti-Spam Tools E-mail Programs. E-mail Tools Outlook Add-ons. Top 10 Downloads in E-Mail Software Imaging Tools. Image Gallery Tools Misc. Networking Tools Network Administration.

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Another good app is ScionPC. If you constantly use the same programs over and over, it might be a good idea to download a quick program launcher. One of my favorites is Find and Run Robot. Ever wanted to automate a certain task in Windows?

Maybe you want to have your computer turn off every day at 10pm? Or certain keystrokes you want to record and repeat over and over again? Whatever the case, AutoHotKey is an awesome program for automating many tasks in Windows. Looking to secure your browsing traffic with a VPN? In 14, I mentioned two professional and free movie editing programs, but they are quite complex. Got kids? Need some parental control software? The best options are Qustodio and Kidlogger. Free versions are limited obviously.

Also, read my post on the different ways to childproof a computer. If you have a lot of music, you might want to consider a music management program like Media Monkey. Another good program is MusicBee. I talked about a VPN for secure browsing in 39, but you can also use a different browser like Tor to hide your identify. Revo Uninstaller will get rid of any program whether it wants to or not. They have a whole free games section.

If you have sensitive data on your computer that you want to permanently and securely delete from your hard drive, I would suggest using a program called dBan.

Do a lot of reading? A great app for reading in Windows is the Kindle app. It will also sync down to your phone or tablet too. Love using Instagram? Want to download a photo, video or story from Instagram? Check out 4K Stogram. Looking for good screen capture software? A really good one is Screenshot Captor. Of course, Windows has a lot of built-in ways to capture screenshots too. Ever wanted your computer to speak out what you have written?

Do you have a lot of programs that load when Windows starts? Does it take several minutes for your computer to become useable? If so, check out Startup Delayer , a program that delays the startup of programs so that your computer loads faster. In addition to the Office suites we mentioned in 35, you can also use Canva and Prezi. Follow a lot of blogs online and still miss Google Reader? RSSOwl is a good alternative. Are you someone who prefers a supercharged Explorer interface?

If so, check out Total Commander , which has been around for decades and works with Windows If you think you might have bad memory installed in your computer, you can check for bad memory using memtest Want to record your screen and live stream it too? OBS Studio is a free app that does just that. TinyTake is another decent one, though the free version is limited.

Darktable is an open-source photography workflow application. Speaking of Adobe, are there any good Adobe Illustrator alternatives?

One good one for working with vector graphics is Inkscape. Another good one is Vectr. Are you someone who needs to write something, but gets distracted easily? Check out FocusWriter and write without distractions. One of the worst things that can happen to your computer is for it to become infected with Spyware.

HijackThis is an awesome program that you can use to find and remove spyware. Another good option is AdwCleaner. One good option is Windows Defender Offline. It also has a portable version you can run off your USB stick. Are you a true nerd and still use IRC? Ever run into the problem where you are trying to delete a file in Windows and it says that the file is in use and cannot be deleted?