> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://amazing-apps.gitbook.io/windows-apps-that-amaze-us/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://amazing-apps.gitbook.io/windows-apps-that-amaze-us/en/efficiency.md).

# efficiency

Significantly improve working efficiency

## [Desktopcal](http://www.desktopcal.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

A cool calendar placed on your windows desktop used as a memo.

## Double Commander ![GPL 2.0@SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/doublecmd/](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5) ![](/files/-LCNPjbKRT3vtDHiAwf4)

### [Official Site](https://doublecmd.sourceforge.io/)｜[Download Page](https://sourceforge.net/p/doublecmd/wiki/Download/)

A cross platform open source file manager, inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas

## [Everything](http://www.voidtools.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

The fastest file/folder search tool by name.

## [Find and Run Robot](https://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/findrun/) ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

A launcher with highly customizable features

## FreeCommander ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

### [Official Site](http://freecommander.com/en/summary/)｜[Download Page](http://freecommander.com/en/downloads/)

An easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager.

## GestureSign ![GPL 2.0@GitHub: https://github.com/TransposonY/GestureSign](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjkvXrHjKE66zGdr)  ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O)

A gesture recognition software for Windows tablet with touch screen.

## Launchy ![GPL 2.0@SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/launchy/](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

### [Official Site](http://www.launchy.net/)｜[Download Page](http://www.launchy.net/download.php)

The Open Source Keystroke Launcher.

## [Listary](http://www.listary.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

Keep files at your fingertips. An unique search utility.

## [Multi Commander](http://multicommander.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

File manager for professionals.

## [Nimi Places](http://mynimi.net/Projects/Nimi-Places/) ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

A free alternative, with media preview, to Fences

## [nTrun](http://www.ntrun.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjkvXrHjKE66zGdr) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

Win+R for all your apps + all-in-one manager

## Outlook on the Desktop ![MIT@GitHub: https://github.com/mscrivo/ootd](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O)

### [Official Site](https://outlookonthedesktop.com/)｜[Download Page](https://outlookonthedesktop.com/download)

Direct & complete access to Microsoft Outlook right on the desktop

## Q-Dir ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

### [Official Site](http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/Q-Dir)｜[Download Page](http://www.softwareok.com/?Download=Q-Dir)

A file manager with quadra-view technique

## [Rolan](http://www.irolan.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjkvXrHjKE66zGdr)  ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O)  ![](/files/-LCNPm1ppWMvJY0g7Zq_)  ![](/files/-LCNPnbS3_3LMBVbcneK) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

A tiny launcher in way of icons.

## [Snipaste](https://snipaste.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5) ![](/files/-LCNPk0XUci5GryGyEA_)

A simple but powerful snipping tool by amazing elements detection, and also allows you to pin the screenshot back onto the screen

## [Total Commander](https://www.ghisler.com/) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

The best file manager for Windows.

## [WGestures](http://www.yingdev.com/projects/wgestures) ![MIT@GitHub: https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjkvXrHjKE66zGdr) ![](/files/-LCNPjscryN3lRjZcW8O)

Modern mouse gestures for Windows. (C#)

## WindowTabs ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

### [Official Site](http://windowtabs.com/)｜[Download Page](http://windowtabs.com/download/)

Add Tabs to Any Application.

## [Winstep Nexus Dock](http://www.winstep.net/nexus.asp)

Free professional dock for Windows.

## [Wox](http://www.getwox.com/) ![MIT@GitHub: https://github.com/Wox-launcher/Wox](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjmLp2jOOp1sBmL4)

An effective launcher for Windows.

## [ZIKU!](http://ziku.olereo.com/) ![NO LICENSE@GitHub: https://github.com/OLEREO/ZIKU](/files/-LCNPk0UbeWYJd26V7WL) ![](/files/-LCNPjkvXrHjKE66zGdr) ![](/files/-LCNPjdrjDtnhg469hj5)

A database-style launcher that can collect some detailed info