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Winsage

February 17, 2025

7 alternatives to built-in Windows tools that will blow you away

- Process Lasso is a powerful alternative to Task Manager, offering features like dynamic CPU adjustments and SmartTrim memory management. - Notepad++ is a text editor that supports multiple programming languages, syntax highlighting, and includes macros and plugins. - 7-Zip is a file compression tool that handles various formats and allows users to split, merge, and encrypt files. - Everything is a search tool that quickly finds files and folders, scanning both names and document contents. - Audacity is a multitrack digital audio workstation for recording audio, supporting various formats and real-time effects. - Flow Launcher allows users to launch files, folders, applications, and websites without using the Start menu. - VLC Media Player plays a wide range of audio and video file formats and offers features like file conversion and live stream recording.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

I’ve already spent 25 hours with this idle game where an adorable grass-cutting frog keeps me company on my desktop, and it’s safe to say I’m obsessed

A grass-cutting frog named Derek, from Ropuka's Idle Island, is a desktop pet developed by Moczan, Little Chmura, and Begoña Pereda. The game allows users to customize Derek's environment and offers gameplay where he cuts grass until he needs to rest. Players can enhance game features using the grass collected, and there are various cosmetic options available for customization. The game creates a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by lo-fi music and ambient sounds. Recent updates have introduced new items, and the game is available for a low price.

Winsage

December 23, 2024

4 ways to view a file in Windows without its application

The Preview pane in File Explorer allows users to view file contents directly in a panel on the right side of the screen, supporting various formats including Office documents, PDFs, images (JPG, PNG), audio files (WAV, MP3), and videos (MP4). Microsoft PowerToys offers a feature called Peek for rapid file previews using a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Space), supporting images, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. The QuickLook app for Windows enables file previews by selecting files and pressing the spacebar, supporting images, videos, and compressed files (ZIP, RAR), as well as text documents like Markdown files. WinQuickLook is a paid alternative to QuickLook that allows users to preview files in File Explorer by pressing the spacebar, displaying essential file information and enabling quick access to native applications.

Winsage

December 17, 2024

Clear system tray space on your taskbar by hiding the clock in Windows 11

The taskbar in Windows 11 can become cluttered, prompting users to hide the system clock. To hide the clock on Windows 11 version 23H2 or higher, users can open the Settings app, select Time & language, click on Date & time, and toggle off the Show time and date in the System tray button. Alternatively, users can right-click the clock in the system tray and select Adjust date and time. For Windows Pro, Education, or Enterprise editions, users can use the Local Group Policy Editor by navigating to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar, double-clicking Remove Clock from the system notification area, setting the policy to Enabled, and applying the changes. Users must sign out or restart their system for the clock to disappear. Hiding the clock can create a less cluttered workspace, and the change can be easily reversed through the Settings app, while the Group Policy method requires adjusting the policy back to Disabled or Not Configured.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

TSplus Launches New Android App for Remote Support

TSplus has launched the first Android version of its Remote Support app, allowing users to establish remote support connections from Android devices. The app enables IT professionals to connect with users, diagnose issues, and provide support securely. Key features include viewing remote screens in Full HD at 24 frames per second, controlling remote devices with mouse and keyboard functionality, sending commands, chatting with users, and managing a list of computers and accounts. The app includes a Picture-in-Picture mode for multitasking and operates as a standalone application without the need for additional plugins. It is compatible with all Android devices released since 2015 (Android version 6.0 or later) and is available for free to existing Remote Support users with a valid license. Users can download the app from the Google Play Store.

Winsage

November 23, 2024

Microsoft is finally testing its Recall photographic memory search feature. It’s not perfect

Microsoft is rolling out its Recall feature for testing on Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. This feature allows users to take snapshots of their screens and search for specific words or objects within those images. Currently, Recall is available to users in the Windows Insider Program's dev channel, but only on devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. Initial testing has revealed challenges, including inconsistent screenshot frequency, incomplete search results, and slow loading times for viewing captured images. Microsoft has addressed cybersecurity concerns by encrypting the database and disabling the feature by default.

Winsage

November 20, 2024

Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar

Microsoft unveiled the Microsoft 365 Companions for Windows 11 at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event, which allows quick access to files, contacts, and calendar events from the Taskbar. This feature is designed to function similarly to the Phone Link integration and resembles the earlier Microsoft Teams integration within the Windows 11 Taskbar. There is uncertainty regarding third-party developer access to this feature. Although no specific release date has been confirmed, it is projected to debut sometime in 2025.

Winsage

November 20, 2024

This one Google app is finally here for Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm-based Windows 11 PCs

Google has announced Drive for Desktop ARM64 support, currently in open beta without the Outlook Meet plugin. The app is designed for Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors and mirrors the functionality of its x86-64 version. Users can download the setup package directly from Google. This release addresses compatibility issues for users of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops, as Google Drive was previously unable to function in compatibility or emulation mode. Microsoft has also released an ISO package for Windows 11 tailored for ARM64-based PCs, and Google plans to extend its Quick Share file-sharing app to Windows on ARM.

Winsage

November 17, 2024

Did you know that you can double-sort Windows File Explorer contents?

The Downloads folder can become cluttered over time, but users can utilize a secondary sorting feature in the Details view of their folders to organize files more efficiently. To use this feature, open the desired folder, click on a column heading for a primary sort (e.g., by file type), and then Shift-click on a second column (e.g., Date modified) to refine the search. This allows for dual sorting, organizing files by type and further arranging them based on the secondary criterion.

Winsage

November 13, 2024

This Windows 11 File Explorer shortcut is so simple but so useful

Many users struggle with disorganized file storage systems in Windows 11's File Explorer, which offers basic sorting options that may not suffice. To enhance organization, users can sort files by establishing a primary criterion and then holding the Shift key while selecting a secondary category. For example, sorting files first by type and then by size creates a more structured view. Additionally, users can customize sorting templates to better fit their needs, with tools like WinSetView recommended for simplifying the process.