Useful Resources
A comprehensive collection of tools and resources
Essential System Tools
System Management
Process Lasso- Real-Time CPU Optimization and Automation
WinPaletter- Colorize Windows 10/11 Without Restrictions
WinToys- General Windows Tools
PowerToys- Power User tools
Security & Protection
Antivirus & Security
Malwarebytes- Malware removal and protection
RKill- Terminate known malware processes
Configure Defender- Windows Defender configuration tool
Internet & Browsers
Browsers
Browser Extensions
uBlock Origin- Efficient content blocker
SponsorBlock- Skip sponsored segments in videos
Bitwarden- Open source password manager
Development Tools
Code Editors & IDEs
VSCode- Feature-rich code editor
Neovim- Extensible text editor
Windows Terminal- Modern Windows terminal
Development Resources
Node.js Best Practices- Node.js best practices
Clean Code JavaScript- Clean code concepts for JavaScript
System Design- System design concepts and resources
Media & Communication
Media Players
Recording & Streaming
OBS Studio- Recording and streaming software
ShareX- Screen capture and file sharing
EarTrumpet- Volume control for Windows
System Maintenance
Disk Management
System Cleanup
BleachBit- System cleaner
Bulk Crap Uninstaller- Powerful uninstaller
O&O ShutUp10++- Windows privacy settings manager
Productivity
Office Alternatives
File Management
Search & Privacy
Search Engines
Brave Search- Privacy-respecting search engine
StartPage- Google results with privacy
Qwant- European privacy-focused search
SwissCows- Private and family-friendly search
Mojeek- Independent search engine
Development & Analysis
Database Tools
DB Browser for SQLite- SQLite database manager
HeidiSQL- MySQL and PostgreSQL client
Insomnia- API development platform
Network Analysis
Wireshark- Network protocol analyzer
Process Monitor- System activity monitor
Glasswire- Network monitoring tool
Windows Customization
Theming & UI
RainMeter- Desktop customization
SecureUxTheme- Windows theme patcher
ExplorerPatcher- Windows 11 taskbar customization
GlazeWM- Tiling window manager
Package Managers
Windows Package Managers
Chocolatey- Windows package manager
Scoop- Command-line installer
Awesome Lists & Resources
System Administration
awesome-windows- Curated list of Windows applications
awesome-selfhosted- Self-hosting solutions
awesome-sysadmin- System administration resources
awesome-systools- System tools collection
Security & Privacy
awesome-privacy- Privacy-focused alternatives
awesome-domain-hardening- Domain security resources
awesome-advanced-exploits- Security research resources
personal-security-checklist- Digital security guide
Windows Specific
Win-11-Tools- Windows 11 optimization tools
awesome-os- Operating system resources
awesome-hack-with-windows- Windows security resources