1.4 billion people use Microsoft Windows.
Yet not only 1% use it effectively
Here are 12 free Windows Apps that will help you unlock its true power:
1 | Flow Launcher
Quick File Search & App Launcher for Windows.
• Find and open files and apps by typing a quick keyword or name.
• Search on the web from the bar.
• Use built-in features like calculator, systems commands, and shell commands.
flowlauncher.com
2 | Everything
Windows built-in is extremely slow. This will make your searches 1000% faster.
• Minimal interface.
• Use wildcards for dynamic searches.
voidtools.com
3 | One Drive
Keep your files, photos, and documents synced anywhere.
• It is backing up your data with the cloud so you can access it from your phone, web, or another computer.
• Share documents and photos. Just send a link via text or email.
microsoft.com/en-us/microsof…
4 | Drawboard PDF
Mark up and annotate any PDF with the ease of pen and paper.
• Add images, text, and signatures.
• Store and share it with others.
• Install it for free from the Windows App Store
apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/d…
5 | QuickLook
Enable quick preview of file contents by pressing the Spacebar.
• Without opening the file, just click on it, and type the spacebar to open the preview.
• It provides a quick preview of Photoshop files and videos
apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/q…
6 | Notion
An incredible note-taking app, you can turn it into your business management app.
It has countless ways to use it.
• Text editor with multiple features.
• Bult-in Todo List with reminders and calendar.
• Public pages to share content.
notion.so/desktop
7 | Sharex
Screenshot Tool. Windows has a pre-installed tool, but Sharex is vastly more powerful.
• It recognizes text (OCR)
• Screen record and save it to Gif
• For creatives: it has a screen color picker
• It has several annotation tools
getsharex.com
8 | Edge
A proven faster browser than Chrome. And consumes fewer resources from your computer too.
• Supports Chrome Extensions.
• Vertical tabs and collections to group them.
• Handy read-aloud option.
• Install sites as apps.
microsoft.com/en-us/edge/dow…
9 | Espanso
In a text expander app, you can set small snippets that will expand automatically when you type.
• Replace keywords while you’re typing.
• Use templates, stop copying and pasting.
• Add dynamic text like dates and emojis.
espanso.org
10 | F.lux
Make the color of your PC’s display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.
• When the sun sets, your computer looks like your indoor lights.
• In the morning, it makes things look like sunlight again.
justgetflux.com
11 | Microsoft To Do
A simple but effective To Do list.
• It’s available on any device like your phone or web.
• Share any list with friends, family, and colleagues.
• My Day features provide smart suggestions to handle your tasks.
todo.microsoft.com/tasks
12 | Microsoft Whiteboard
Freeform, intelligent canvas to spark ideas and share with others.
• Drop sticky notes into grids, and drag them out.
• Insert text in shapes.
• Export your whiteboard as a PDF.
microsoft.com/en-us/microsof…
TL;DR 12 must-have Windows apps:
• #1: Flow Launcher
• #2: Everything
• #3: One Drive
• #4: Drawboard PDF
• #5: QuickLook
• #6: Notion
• #7: Sharex
• #8: Edge
• #9: Espanso
• #10: F.lux
• #11: Microsoft To Do
• #12: Microsoft Whiteboard
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