Curated List of Windows Utilities

In plain words

Curated List of Windows Utilities is a collection of Windows software tools organized for easy discovery. Launched in 2019, it serves users looking for reliable utilities to enhance their Windows experience. The resource compiles and categorizes various programs to help people find the right tools for their specific needs, making it a reference point for Windows users seeking software recommendations.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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Nowadays, I use Windows only occasionally. This is an opinionated compilation of GUI software I have used on Windows. I could have called it "an awesome list of the best applications and tools for Windows", but I am not that ambitious. I don't plan to add every app I have ever used because some may be too specific (but some on this list are very specific too, so, I don't know, I may publish the criteria I followed later). In some cases, I compare them with alternatives in other platforms, mainly Mac, Linux and Android. This list has been discussed on /r/windows , /r/DataHoarder , and Hacker News . This list was not inspired by Scott Hanselman's list , in part because I had only discovered…from orga.cat

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