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Auxiliary & Enhance

Windows Desktop Gadgets – Bring back the classic desktop gadgets for Windows 8+

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Microsoft Gadgets are very classic tiny desktop applications that are executed in a desktop sidebar or directly on the desktop. Unfortunately, it only exists on Windows Vista and 7. They were phased out with the launch of Windows 8 and replaced by tiles on the Start Screen, as Microsoft cited concerns that the sidebar introduced vulnerabilities in the operating system that could allow for remote code execution.

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[ Mobile ], File & Manage

[v11.51, v3.41] Total Commander – All-around Windows Explorer terminator

Total Commander (TC for short) is written in Delphi by Christian Ghisler from Switzerland. It’s originally called Windows Commander, but because Microsoft always says “Windows” was theirs (in 2002), it had to change to use its current name. The reason AppNee did not recommend this edge tool before is that we thought it is more suitable for advanced computer users (lets them ice on the cake), not a beginner at all (so daunting that makes most users feel confused and uninstall it immediately).

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[ Mobile ], Office & Edit

[v2024.4, v2024.12] Foxit PDF Editor – First and only small PDF file editor

Foxit PDF Editor is the earliest pioneer and truly WYSIWYG PDF file editing software. Does not like other so-called “PDF editor” which could only modify the annotation and the very limited page content, it can easily perform various editing to any content in the PDF page. Before Foxit PDF Editor appeared, there was not such kind of PDF editor at all.

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[ Linux Software ], [ Mac Software ], Hardware-Related

[v16.9, v15.3] DFSee – Ultimate, multi-platform disk and file system software

DFSee is a powerful and versatile disk and file system management tool designed for both casual computer enthusiasts and IT professionals, developed by Jan van Wijk from Netherlands. It offers a sophisticated suite of tools designed to help you effectively manage your disk and prepare for unforeseen circumstances, whether it’s a minor error or a complete failure to boot.

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[ Mac Software ], Hardware-Related

[v9.8.42, v9.8.16] VueScan – Best universal driver software for all scanners

VueScan is a widely-used, cross-platform, universal scanner driving and enhancing software, developed by Hamrick Software from British. It supports almost all scanner devices on the market, comes with fine color fidelity and color balance. It is so excellent and popular that many scanner manufacturers simply use it as their own scanner supporting driver.

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Multimedia

[v23.0] PowerDVD – Global No.1 video and audio player software

PowerDVD is a high-quality digital video/audio and CD/DVD/Blu-ray player program developed by CyberLink from Taiwan in China in 1997. It claims to be the world’s No.1 super clear audio & video player software, and has the quality of video and audio playback beyond users’ expectations. Its purpose is to make all video and audio playback operations easier, and multimedia entertainment more perfect.

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Interest & Life

[v25.1] Heredis – Liven up your genealogy

It is very interesting for every user to know his family history. There are many reasons you may want to list your family tree, it may only be for simple reference purposes, and it may even be for serious consideration like a health and illness directory through your family. For whatever reason, Heredis is one cool application that helps you make and manage your own family tree easily and quickly.

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