This article lists and introduces several free apps that the author finds essential to their workflow when using a Windows 11 computer.
Monitorian is a free desktop application that allows users to adjust the brightness of their display, including multi-monitor setups.
Twinkle Tray is another brightness adjustment app, but the author prefers Monitorian.
LocalSend is a free, open-source file-sharing utility that uses your local network to transfer files between nearby devices.
Microsoft PowerToys offers multiple utilities, including an improved quick launcher, sleep mode management, and a quick preview option.
WindHawk offers a set of mods that enhance the functionality of Windows 11, such as a vertical taskbar for ultrawide monitors, scrolling through browser tabs with the mouse wheel, and adjusting volume from the taskbar.
ShareX is a free, open-source screen capture tool that allows users to customize hotkeys, apply enhancements, and edit screenshots.
File Pilot is a lightweight and fast file explorer alternative that offers a clean user interface and features like multi-Tabs in a split-screen view, a classic context menu, and file and folder inspection.
