TreeSize Free [www.jam-software.com] : Visual disk usage analyzer to find large folders quickly - WinDirStat [windirstat.net] : Shows what takes up space on your drives with a color-coded map - Everything [www.voidtools.com] : Ultra-fast file search engine that indexes your files instantly - 7-Zip [www.7-zip.org] : Lightweight open-source file compressor/decompressor - Rufus [rufus.ie] : Creates bootable USB drives for Windows or Linux - Macrium Reflect [www.macrium.com] : Backup and clone entire drives easily - CCleaner [www.ccleaner.com] : Cleans temporary files and startup clutter (use cautiously) - SpaceSniffer [www.uderzo.it] : Visual disk usage tool with live boxes - Teracopy [www.codesector.com] : Manages file transfers with error recovery and resume support.

HWMonitor [www.cpuid.com] : Displays CPU, GPU, and system temperatures and voltages - HWiNFO [www.hwinfo.com] : Comprehensive system monitoring and sensor reporting - CrystalDiskInfo [crystalmark.info] : Checks SSD/HDD health using SMART data - CrystalDiskMark [crystalmark.info] : Benchmarks drive read/write speeds - CPU-Z [www.cpuid.com] : Identifies CPU, RAM, and motherboard specs - GPU-Z [www.techpowerup.com] : Monitors GPU specs, temperature, and load - LatencyMon [www.resplendence.com] : Detects audio latency and driver performance issues - Process Explorer [learn.microsoft.com] : Advanced Task Manager from Microsoft Sysinternals - Autoruns [learn.microsoft.com] : Shows and manages all programs starting with Windows.

Malwarebytes [www.malwarebytes.com] : Powerful secondary malware scanner and remover - Windows Defender [www.microsoft.com] : Built-in Windows antivirus protection - Bitwarden [bitwarden.com] : Secure open-source password manager - KeePassXC [keepassxc.org] : Offline password manager for advanced users - Clonezilla [clonezilla.org] : Advanced disk imaging and cloning tool (Linux-based) - BleachBit [www.bleachbit.org] : Open-source privacy and system cleaner.

Wireshark [www.wireshark.org] : Professional network packet analyzer - WirelessKeyView [www.nirsoft.net] : Recovers saved Wi-Fi passwords - Advanced IP Scanner [www.advanced-ip-scanner.com] : Scans and lists devices on your local network.

FreeFileSync [freefilesync.org] : Folder synchronization and backup utility - Syncthing [syncthing.net] : Peer-to-peer file synchronization without cloud servers - Backblaze [www.backblaze.com] : Automatic encrypted cloud backup - Resilio Sync [www.resilio.com] : Fast peer-to-peer syncing for local or remote devices.

MSI Afterburner [www.msi.com] : GPU overclocking and fan control utility - FanControl [getfancontrol.com] : Custom fan curve management for quieter cooling - PowerToys [learn.microsoft.com] : Microsoft’s suite of advanced utilities (rename files, manage windows, etc.) - Autoruns [learn.microsoft.com] : (again) Disable unnecessary startup programs easily.

Dism++ [github.com] : Advanced Windows cleanup and repair tool - BlueScreenView [www.nirsoft.net] : Reads BSOD crash dumps to identify faulty drivers - Ninite [ninite.com] : Safe batch installer for popular software - Snappy Driver Installer [sdi-tool.org] : Updates missing or outdated drivers offline - Windows Repair (Tweaking.com) [www.tweaking.com] : Repairs common Windows service and registry issues.

ShareX [getsharex.com] : Free advanced screenshot and screen recording tool - EarTrumpet [eartrumpet.app] : Better per-app volume mixer for Windows - Notepad++ [notepad-plus-plus.org] : Feature-rich text/code editor - SumatraPDF [www.sumatrapdfreader.org] : Lightweight, fast PDF and ebook viewer - Everything Toolbar [github.com] : Integrates “Everything” search into the Windows taskbar - Ditto Clipboard Manager [ditto-cp.sourceforge.io] : Keeps a history of copied text and images.