With the increasing number of internet services and facilities, the number of tasks being shifted on PC/Laptops is also increasing in our daily lives. Apart from professionals using premium softwares like Visual Studios for programming, Video editors like DaVinci Resolve, Photo-editing softwares like Photoshop etc, the common folks have also enormously entered this into this digital world, where their every task has taken one-another form on their PCs or latops.
With the launch of Windows 11, a whole diferent set of features emerged making users even more dependent over their Windows Systems for performingh their tasks hassle-free.
But, due to lack of knowledge and guidance, they are completely unaware of many such softwares/apps which can make their tasks easier, by providing them means to performs their jobs in a more easy and simple manner. Thus, increasing their productivity and efficiency.
In this blog post, we would be talking about the top 10 most amazing must-have (FREE) windows 11 apps for increasing productivity and efficiency of the user. And yes, you read right, all these Windows 11 Apps/Softwares are completely free(some even Open-source also). Even they can work in any version of Windows(10, 8, 7, …)
1. PowerToys
Microsoft’s PowerToys Windows 11 is an extremely powerful software utility that provides best control over the Windows functionalities in just a press of a key. PowerToys include a wide range of inbuilt features including Colorpicker, PowerToys Awake, FancyZones, File Explorer Addons, Image Resizer, Mouse and Keyboard Utilities etc.
Users can instantly switch between apps, directories, assign shortcuts to their essential bookmarks, folders and websites. Making navigation easier and productivity higher.
2. EarTrumpet
EarTrumpet is an essential utility for controlling individual volume in Windows. We can simply control volumes in different apps directly from the app-tray. Switching between playback devices and controlling our different audio devices can also be done using EarTrumpet Windows 11.
3. Ditto
Ditto is a highly powerful Clipboard manager available for Windows. It is basically an extension to the standard Windows Clipboard but power packed with a whole bunch of features. Ditto can save anything placed on the clipboard for a much longer time, whether it be a text, image, HTML or any other custom format.
Clipboards can be synced between devices with a very easy to use interface.
4. Notion
Notion – productivity software is the best note taking software as well as a project management tool i ever encountered, with the ability to sync it across devices. It is an “all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.” Basically, it’s a tool you can use to organize your thoughts, projects, and information.
It also comes with a premium version with loads of features. You can check notion pricing by clicking here.
5. WPS Office
Amongst the various alternatives of Microsoft Office, WPS Office Suite is the best and most popular Free Office tool out there. The wide range of features and simplicity it provides is complete outstanding. The easy to use interface makes it easier to manage our spreadsheets, documents and presentations.
I have been using WPS Office since last 3 years without any dissappointment.
6. Krita
Krita is a professional open-source digital drawing software designed for artist. Its beginner friendly interface makes it easier for graphic designing beginners to start their journey without paying a single penny. You can create illustrations, comics, animations, concept art or storyboards etc.
It contains all those features available in premium drawing softwares and can literally run on any machine.
7. Free Download Manager
FDM (Free Download Manager) is a very fast and smart internet download manager for Windows. It is the open-source version of IDM (Internet Download Manager), providing all the functionalities of the IDM free of cost. Like IDM, it can also integrate with most of the browsers accelerating all types of download.
8. ShareX
One of my most favourite apps. ShareX is an open-source screenshot and screencast program for Microsoft Windows. Besides taking screenshots, screen recording can also be done whether full screen or any particular region of the screen. And we can easily share these recording and screenshots with a press of a button to any social media platform.
9. ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN is the best free VPN you can get for Windows 11. Despite of certain limitations the service it provides is tremendously appreciable. It do has a premium version consisting of much more servers but the free version is also enough for a basic internet user.
It has no limit over the internet use, and you can connect to 3 different countries in the free version. Even the internet speed also does not declines.
10. IObit Driver Booster
In-spite of Window 11‘s highly promising updating features. Still, IObit is the best Driver update utility with a database of over 8 Million drivers is a must have utility. It automatically updates all the outdated drivers in your device with 2 clicks. It comes very handy in resolving driver related issues and finding the best drivers for your devices.
Summary
In my opinion, Every Windows user must experience these few apps and feel the performance change in their devices. Along with increasing efficiency and productivity, you’ll be able to use your Windows 11 machine at its full potential. All these apps/softwares i recommended are amongst the best in their categories.
Among the ones i mentioned, ShareX, FDM and Ditto are my favorite.
Do mention your favorite ones in the comments 👇
Thank you for reading! 😄
