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  • WorkOS - The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS
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  • simplewall

    Discontinued Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

  • I use simplewall since it's free and opensource. But there are others, like portmaster which is also free.

  • Windows10Debloater

    Discontinued Script to remove Windows 10 bloatware.

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

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  • BRU

    Bloatware Removal Utility, for automating removal of pre-installed, factory bloatware from devices running Windows 7-10 and newer. Silently removes items selected if possible. Preselects common bloatware. Can remove Win10 UWP/Metro/Modern/Windows Store apps and provisioned apps.

  • I use the Bloatware Removal Utility.

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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