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PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows
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ShareX
ShareX is a free and open-source application that enables users to capture or record any area of their screen with a single keystroke. It also supports uploading images, text, and various file types to a wide range of destinations.
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Windows Terminal
The new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host, all in the same place!
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EverythingToolbar
Discontinued Everything integration for the Windows taskbar. [Moved to: https://github.com/srwi/EverythingToolbar] (by stnkl)
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Classic-Start
Renamed to NeoClassic-UI then renamed to Open-Shell - https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu
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Hence, a higher number means a better Open-Shell-Menu alternative or higher similarity.
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2025 was a disaster for Windows 11 as bugs and intrusive features erode trust
The only thing keeps Windows 11 usable for me are these two mods..
https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher
https://github.com/open-shell/open-shell-menu/
They bring back the context menu and the old task bar, as well as the old start menu. It's like I never left Windows 10.
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Windows 7 marketshare jumps to nearly 10% as Windows 10 support ends
I use a few utilities to tame Windows 11 and make it work more like Windows 7, 8, and 10. It should get rid of that "Remind me again" thing, I haven't seen it in a long, long time.
https://pxc-coding.com/donotspy11/
https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases
https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/releases
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Windows 11 unsuckifying guide
Replace the start menu which is filled with ads and widget bullshit Replace Windows 11 logo with Windows 7 logo
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Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
I've been very happy happy with https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu as a Start Menu replacement. If ads have rolled out to my Windows install, I wouldn't even notice.
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Windows XP 2024 Edition is everything I want from a new OS
Whenever I set up a new computer for older family members, despite it being windows 11, I always install open shell[1] and retro bar[2]. Between the two, I've made the operating system look very close to Windows XP visually, and they always appreciate it.
[1] https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu
[2] https://github.com/dremin/RetroBar
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Window Manager / DWM replacement?
There's Open-Shell but it's not exactly a full WM replacement.
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I turned the Windows start icon into Elysia's signet!
Hi yall, I used Open-Shell to change the icon.
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How do I remove the recommended thing in the start menu, or add more space for pinned apps?
There is also Open Shell, a free and open source tool which performs a similar function.
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What is a piece of software that you need but doesn't exist?
I wish so bad there is a port (a fork) of the Legacy Kickoff start menu for Windows: https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/issues/1083
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4.5
12 days ago
Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu is an open source project licensed under MIT License which is an OSI approved license.
The primary programming language of Open-Shell-Menu is C++.
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