Almost every computer is equipped with the Windows operating system, and thus we perform file-related operations such as copying, pasting, creating, moving, and deleting every day on our hard drives. The basic operation tools provided by Windows itself, like simple copy-paste functions and a rudimentary file explorer, are not sufficient for high efficiency. Therefore, installing some auxiliary software to enhance Windows productivity is highly necessary. LifeHacker has selected 10 free software programs that can improve the performance of Windows. So, what are you waiting for?
10. Restoration
This is a powerful file recovery software. It can restore files that you have deleted intentionally or unintentionally, whether they were on your hard drive or a flash drive. Even more impressive is that its official website claims it can recover an image from Flash files (though it’s unclear if this refers to screenshots). The software does not require installation and runs in a green mode.
Recommendation Rating: 3.5
9. DoubleKiller/Easy Duplicate Finder
Your system probably contains duplicate files. For instance, you might have saved an image today that you had already saved a year ago. What do these two software programs do? They will help you compare filenames, file sizes, modification dates, and CRC32 checksums within your system to identify identical files. Why find them? To delete them! Don’t waste unnecessary space. The former is more recommended.
Recommendation Rating: 4
8. TeraCopy
A great tool to replace Windows' copy-paste function, TeraCopy supports pausing file transfers and resuming interrupted transfers. When encountering errors, you can choose to skip them, and after the copying process is complete, it will list all errors. Moreover, its copy-paste efficiency far surpasses that of Windows’ built-in copy-paste functionality.
Recommendation Rating: Not explicitly stated