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

Powertoys

• Color picker feature is a must-have for color sampling
• Text extractor helps with image-only PDFs
• Official app from Microsoft

EqualizerAPO

• Install this and follow the guide here to set up noise cancellation for any microphone.
• Minimizes background noise (fans, chatter, etc.) even on low end webcam mics

Windows Update Blocker

• 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

• Uses Windows compression to reduce size of games
• Alternative to CompactGUI
• Compression results are dependent on the game. Make sure to cross-check in their list here

Magpie

• 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

• Lets you quickly create Linux-equivalent symbolic links in Windows

RBTray

• Lets you hide apps that may not be hidden otherwise in the taskbar

Syncthing

• File synchronization app for Windows/Android
• Can sync music, photos, and other files/folders between devices