Notes/docs/Files & Links/Windows Apps.md

#### [Powertoys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/4d5d6b317ec6df91ca6b10704a97d07f_MD5.jpg)
- Color picker feature is a must-have for color sampling
- Text extractor helps with image-only PDFs
- Official app from Microsoft

#### [EqualizerAPO](https://equalizerapo.com/download.html)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/7a176cd31a8e22592f4b6d731180ff2a_MD5.jpg)
- Install this and follow the guide [here](https://medium.com/@bssankaran/free-and-open-source-software-noise-cancelling-for-working-from-home-edb1b4e9764e) to set up noise cancellation for any microphone.
- Minimizes background noise (fans, chatter, etc.) even on low end webcam mics

#### [Windows Update Blocker](https://www.sordum.org/9470/windows-update-blocker-v1-8/)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/8dbf0f28e252cf0ec094bcb50f890003_MD5.jpg)
- Blocks Windows 8/10/11 updates
- Good to use with low end laptops/devices
- Reversible. If you want updates, just re-enable in-app

#### [Compactor](https://github.com/Freaky/Compactor)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/f4b49dac88ba1e917f500271058b3c71_MD5.jpg)
- Uses Windows compression to reduce size of games
- Alternative to [CompactGUI](https://github.com/IridiumIO/CompactGUI)
- Compression results are dependent on the game. Make sure to cross-check in their list [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14CVXd6PTIYE9XlNpRsxJUGaoUzhC5titIC1rzQHI4yI/edit?gid=0#gid=0)

#### [Magpie](https://github.com/Blinue/Magpie)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/008c3e51e4801e36e983c4ed9de689f1_MD5.jpg)
- Must-have for low end gaming
- Adds AMD FSR scaling to games that do not natively support it, allowing you to run at 480p and upscale to 720p/1080p to boost FPS

#### [Link Shell Extension](https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/f36d4ea2e5e36ff09da5351f2476a089_MD5.jpg)
- Lets you quickly create Linux-equivalent symbolic links in Windows

#### [RBTray](https://rbtray.sourceforge.net/)
- Lets you hide apps that may not be hidden otherwise in the taskbar

#### [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net)
![image.png](_resources/Windows%20Apps/b5e308dd2ce5f281a2066d8076df2bf3_MD5.jpg)
- File synchronization app for Windows/Android
- Can sync music, photos, and other files/folders between devices