Many people love Windows 11, but it has some quirks and limitations that make it a pain to use at times. Fortunately, a number of apps have overcome these shortcomings and improved the overall user experience.
Many people love Windows 11 , but it has some quirks and limitations that make it a bit of a pain to use at times. Luckily, some apps have overcome these shortcomings and improved the overall user experience.
9. EarTrumpet
Many people dislike Windows' built-in volume mixer because it takes a few clicks to access, and it's hard to keep it open (it closes when you click somewhere else). EarTrumpet lets you place a speaker icon in your system tray so you can access volume controls for various applications with a single click.
8. Everything
Windows has a search function that lets you find what you need without having to navigate through multiple menus, which is great. But why is it so slow and resource-hungry? To fix this, install Everything, a blazing-fast file and folder search utility that offers a significant speed boost over the stock Windows Search.
7. Auto Dark Mode
Many people like to switch between dark and light modes at certain times of the day. Dark mode is especially useful in low-light conditions at night, and light mode works better during the day. Since Windows doesn't have an automatic interface switching feature, Auto Dark Mode is the perfect app to fix this.
6. ShareX
ShareX is an advanced screen capture, recording and sharing tool for Windows. As someone who regularly takes screenshots and records screen videos, ShareX is much more interesting than the built-in Snipping Tool.
5. Revo Uninstaller
When you uninstall a program, it can sometimes leave behind leftovers, such as files, folders, and registry entries. These unwanted items can waste valuable disk space, slow down your system, cause errors, and even create security/privacy vulnerabilities. Revo Uninstaller not only removes unwanted programs, but also scans and cleans up any leftovers.
4. AutoHotkey
You can use AutoHotkey to get around Windows' limitations on user-created shortcuts and automation. AutoHotkey allows you to create many useful scripts, such as opening all your productivity apps at once, automatically correcting common spelling errors, or inserting an email signature.
3. PowerToys
PowerToys offers a number of utilities to enhance your productivity and customize Windows. For example, Windows snaps are pretty basic, but PowerToys takes it to the next level with FancyZones. This feature lets you create custom window layouts that go beyond what a simple snap can do.
2. Rainmeter
A static desktop is uninteresting, which is why many people use Rainmeter to fill it with widgets, skins, and custom displays. With thousands of options, it ensures your desktop never looks boring. Beyond aesthetics, Rainmeter's tools also help boost productivity with system monitors and quick access shortcuts to apps, files, and folders.
1. NanaZip
Windows has a built-in file compression feature, but it is limited, outdated, and slow in some cases. That's why it's a good idea to replace it with NanaZip, a modern file archiver that integrates seamlessly with the context menu. It offers better performance and supports more archive formats, and it doesn't display ads or require registration (it's free and open source).