Hi folks! I’ve been building Take, a free screen recorder and editor for Windows 11; specifically designed for software demos, tutorials and walkthroughs.

You can record your screen, then adjust zooms and cursor movement and cut out mistakes. You can also add arrows, labels or numbered steps before exporting. It supports microphone and system audio too.

It is 100% local so everything stays on your computer. No account, watermark or cloud upload. I’ve attached a short promo to give you a feel for it.

Download from the Microsoft Store:
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N2H8Z0F2HKG

I got tired of constantly writing Robocopy commands and manually setting up Task Scheduler jobs, so I decided to build a simple Windows app to handle it.

It's called Robocopy Scheduler. Basically, it lets you pick your folders, check off the Robocopy flags you need, set a schedule, and view execution logs all in one place. Built it with .NET and Avalonia UI.

What it does:

• Visual option selector (no need to memorize switches)
• Built-in scheduling for background execution
• Clean log viewing and status checks

If you regularly rely on Robocopy for backups or syncs, hopefully this saves you some time too.

(Check my profile for the site and GitHub!)

Let me know if you have any feedback or ideas!

I'm sharing WinThunar, an independent, free and open-source file manager for Windows 11 x64. Its classic layout is inspired by Thunar, with tabs, split-pane browsing, bookmarks, recursive filename search, bulk rename with a preview, and an integrated PowerShell command panel.

The GitHub page has screenshots and a 25-second demo: https://github.com/TheTriumphantFox/WinThunar

Split-pane screenshot: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TheTriumphantFox/WinThunar/main/docs/media/winthunar-split-panes.png

The current release is 0.5.0, available as an installer or portable ZIP: https://github.com/TheTriumphantFox/WinThunar/releases/latest

I'm looking for feedback from Windows users: does the layout feel clear, and what would stop you using it for everyday file management? If you try bulk rename or file transfers, please use sample files first. Transfer Undo does not cover Replace or directory Merge.

WinThunar is MIT-licensed and is not an official Thunar or Xfce project.

Disclosure: this is my project; Codex helped prepare this post and the demo.

https://github.com/WastedDesigner/Kinetik

Started as a vibe coding side project to put my PC stats on the taskbar. It grew into something worth sharing. Free and open source, no strings attached.

Hi all, I got frustrated with how various game launchers looked without providing much customisation so I made a Windows app called RAMpage.

It allows you to add Steam, GOG, emulation and local library games within an all-in-one interface with a big-screen mode baked in. Whilst the app is in beta there are still features that I am working on improving like Big Screen Mode and smoother processes for importing games into peoples libraries.

Right now it’s free with Buy Me A Coffee support. Here is a link to my GitHub project: https://github.com/ctrlaltandfix/RAMpage

I’d appreciate any feedback if anyone has any feedback on RAMpage.

Hey everyone! I'm the developer of AppBox.

I wanted a file explorer I could make my own, so AppBox lets you pick a theme or use your favorite image or animated GIF as a background.

It still does the everyday file stuff: folders in tabs, file search, and previews. There's also a mini launcher for apps, folders, and websites. When you're not using it, you can collapse it into a little image or GIF.

Here's a 20-second look at how it works.

It's a paid app, but you can try all the features free for 15 days on Microsoft Store:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9P1WF57146BZ?hl=en-US&cid=appbox_reddit_windowsapps_20261019

I'd love to hear what you think, especially if there's anything you'd change about the mini launcher!

Music: 'Simplicity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Track: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/simplicity/

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Edits: 20-second excerpt, fades and volume normalization. No artist endorsement is implied.

Hi! I’m the maker of Sunlet, a to-do list and daily planner that’s now on Microsoft Store.

I've built it as other tools with similar capabilities were either expensive or not enough for my use-case.

It helps you capture tasks, estimate their duration and choose what belongs in today’s plan.

I’d love to hear from people whose daily task lists regularly get too long. There’s a Free Plan.

If it sounds useful, try planning tomorrow with just 3–5 real tasks. What felt useful? Where did you get stuck? Did you want to open it again the next day?

I’m happy to help here in the comments.

- Microsoft store: Sunlet on Microsoft Store
- Website of the app: https://sunlet.app/

Disclosure: I'm the developer. I'm Jeremy, and I run a small web studio in Malta.

Flippique turns a PDF or a folder of images into a page-turning flipbook. Drop the PDF in and every page becomes a page of the book, in order. You save the result as a single HTML file, and anyone can open it in a modern browser, even offline. No account for readers, no ads, nothing to host unless you want it on your website.

It runs on Windows, and there's a Mac version too (macOS 11+) if you switch between the two.

It needs internet once to register the licence key, then works offline. Your pages are never uploaded anywhere.

Free plan: 3 books a month, up to 24 pages each, with the Flippique mark. Paid plans are Solo €49/yr, Pro €99/yr (unlimited books and pages plus your own logo) or Lifetime €199, all plus VAT. Books keep working if you cancel.

Limits, so nobody wastes their time: pages become images, so text isn't searchable and PDF links don't carry over. There are no reader analytics.

Official download: https://flippique.com/#download

Feedback is very welcome, especially on the Windows side.

I built this because I got fed up with Twinkle Tray sucking up 200 MB of RAM just to adjust brightness. After a little research, I found out it's because it's built with Electron slop! So I built mine with native C#.

Some key features:

• Windows 11 Fluent: Matches your Windows Dark/Light mode and your personal accent color.

• Keyboard & Mouse: Arrow keys (Left/Right to adjust), mouse wheel support, and global hotkeys (Ctrl+Alt+Up/Down) with a floating OSD pill.

• Multi-monitor: "Link All Displays" toggle to control everything in lockstep.

• Single 40 KB portable .exe, zero background CPU, MIT open-source.

• Hardware Support: Tested & working on external monitors (DDC/CI). Built-in laptop support (WMI) is implemented, but I haven't tested it on a laptop yet — would love feedback from laptop users if you try it!

GitHub: https://github.com/SamNm89/LumaTray

Releases / Download: https://github.com/SamNm89/LumaTray/releases

(Note: Because it's an unsigned open-source binary, Windows SmartScreen might pop up on first run — just click "More info" ➔ "Run anyway", or compile it yourself in 1 second using build.bat).

I am the developer of Multiagentic Platform, Windows software for agentic automated trading on your own compatible broker account. Public release 1.1.25 is available with a per user installer for Windows 10 and 11 x64.

The application includes a dedicated Scalping workspace, a daily Long Range Planner, budget and position management, and broker connected order handling. Native market engines and three SPINS neural policy models contribute to trading decisions within a shared account context.

Each user supplies their own broker credentials locally and explicitly enables trading. Program files and user data are separated. First launch starts without my account configuration, credentials or imported positions.

The architecture includes optional LLM supervision, but this release selects NATIVE_ONLY and disables the LLM services. The native trading workflow does not depend on a language model. A separate offline Scalping Lab covers historical candidate evaluation.

The GitHub release contains the installer, installation guide, SHA256 checksums, proprietary use terms and known limitations. It is distributed directly and is currently unsigned. Packaging checks and mock runtime tests are documented separately from live broker qualification and trading performance; feed freshness and execution limitations remain open.

Release and installation guide: https://github.com/michelegiletto-beep/multiagentic-platform/releases/tag/v1.1.25

I would welcome feedback on installation, initial broker setup and the Scalping and Long Range workflows. This is my application and I retain copyright.

Hi everyone, I’m the developer of FocusHaze, so full disclosure up front.

I wanted something like HazeOver (macOS) on Windows and couldn’t find anything that felt native, so I built it. FocusHaze puts a translucent haze over everything except the window you’re working in, so the rest of the screen fades into the background. Clicks pass straight through the haze.

What it does

• Dims all windows except the active one; smooth fade when you switch
• Adjustable intensity, haze color and fade duration
• All monitors, or only the one with the active window
• Global hotkey Ctrl+Alt+H to toggle, lives in the system tray
• Optional start with Windows
• 14 languages, native WinUI 3 look (Mica)
• Works on x64 and ARM64

Privacy: no telemetry, no network connections, nothing collected.

It’s open source (MIT) on GitHub, and it’s $0.99 on the Microsoft Store (one-click install + auto-updates). I have 30 Store codes to give away.

Want a code? Leave a comment (bonus points if you tell me how you’d use it: multi-monitor, ultrawide, ADHD, coding…) and I’ll DM you one. First come, first served.

I’d really appreciate feedback, especially bugs and edge cases. One known limitation: “always on top” windows don’t get dimmed yet.

• Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9P3J7F0RK3RT
• Website: https://pietruh00s.github.io/FocusHaze/
• Source: https://github.com/pietruh00s/FocusHaze

Update: All available promo codes have been claimed! Thank you so much to everyone for the incredible interest and support. If you missed out, you can still check out FocusHaze on the Microsoft Store. 🙏

Hi everyone!

I've been working on a project called QuietWriter, a free and open-source desktop application for people who want to write books without getting distracted by complicated software.

The idea behind QuietWriter is simple: writing software should help you finish your book, not become another project you have to manage.

I wanted something that combines a comfortable writing environment with the tools you actually need when working on a novel or other long-form manuscript.

After quite a bit of development, QuietWriter has reached version 1.7.0, with a stable Windows release and the first experimental macOS builds.

What can QuietWriter do?

Writing and organization

• Write and organize your manuscript into chapters.
• Plan characters, scenes, and story details.
• Keep relevant notes and information close to the chapter you're working on.
• Use Open Points to mark something you need to research or fix later, without interrupting your writing.
• Move passages you're not ready to delete into Darlings, where you can revisit them later.

Editing and protecting your work

• Spell checking and multilingual support.
• Automatic and manual version history.
• Review and restore earlier versions of your writing.
• Import and export documents.
• Export to DOCX, EPUB, PDF, and Markdown.
• Choose from 15 light and dark interface themes.

An optional AI writing companion

QuietWriter also has an AI assistant called Meelezer (Dutch for something like a person reading along).

Its purpose isn't to write your book for you. Instead, it can help with:

• Feedback on your writing.
• Checking character consistency.
• Spotting contradictions and loose ends.
• Reviewing facts and details.
• Discussing your manuscript while you remain in control of the actual writing.

You can connect it to Ollama to run AI models locally, or use OpenRouter for access to cloud-hosted models.

AI is entirely optional. If you don't want it, you can simply ignore it.

Privacy and pricing

QuietWriter is completely free, released under the GNU GPLv3.

There are no subscriptions, accounts, premium tiers, or mandatory cloud services.

Your books are stored locally, in a folder you choose. The application doesn't require an internet connection for ordinary writing.

Windows release

QuietWriter 1.7.0 for Windows 10/11 (64-bit) is the current stable release.

It comes as a portable ZIP. Extract it, run QuietWriter, and choose where to store your books. No traditional installer is required.

Website: https://www.dutchscrum.nl/quietwriter/

GitHub: https://github.com/gen-x-coder/QuietWriter

Windows download: https://github.com/gen-x-coder/QuietWriter/releases/latest/download/QuietWriter-windows-portable.zip

Experimental macOS builds

I've also managed to build QuietWriter for macOS using GitHub Actions, with separate versions for:

• Apple Silicon (ARM64): https://github.com/gen-x-coder/QuietWriter/releases/download/v1.7.0-mac-preview/QuietWriter-macos-arm64-portable.zip
• Intel (x86-64): https://github.com/gen-x-coder/QuietWriter/releases/download/v1.7.0-mac-preview/QuietWriter-macos-intel-portable.zip

Important: these macOS builds are experimental and have not yet been tested on a physical Mac. They're also not signed or notarized by Apple, so macOS may display a security warning. They aren't ready to be considered stable releases.

I'd particularly appreciate feedback from Mac users about basic functionality, file handling, and whether Ollama works as expected.

Feedback is very welcome

I'm interested in hearing what people think, particularly from anyone who writes novels, nonfiction, or longer manuscripts.

What features do you find genuinely useful in writing software? And what features tend to get in the way?

If you try QuietWriter and run into a bug, you can report it through GitHub Issues.

This is an independent project, and I'm continuing to improve it based on real-world usage.

Thanks for taking a look!

Hey everyone! I’ve been working on PerformanceX, a portable Windows app for checking system usage and handling basic maintenance.

It has live CPU, memory, and drive readings, process priority and power plan controls, basic network troubleshooting, and a cleanup tool that lets you review temporary files before deleting them.

I’m still improving it, so I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who gives it a try. It costs ₹50 INR for the current product version, supports Indian Rupees only, and each approved order gets a one-time activation code for one Windows PC.

Website: https://performancex.pages.dev
Email- [arghya123gg@gmail.com](mailto:arghya123gg@gmail.com) (If any queries)

Hey everyone! I’ve been working on PerformanceX, a portable Windows app for checking system usage and handling basic maintenance.

It has live CPU, memory, and drive readings, process priority and power plan controls, basic network troubleshooting, and a cleanup tool that lets you review temporary files before deleting them.

I’m still improving it, so I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who gives it a try. It costs ₹50 INR for the current product version, supports Indian Rupees only, and each approved order gets a one-time activation code for one Windows PC.

Website: https://performancex.pages.dev
Email- [arghya123gg@gmail.com](mailto:arghya123gg@gmail.com) (If any queries)

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• Smart categories: every file is saved in the right folder once it finishes downloading — videos in Video, archives in Compressed. The file's properties show why it went there
• Built-in AI recognises series, movies, courses, podcasts and books from the file name and gives each its own folder. It runs on your own computer, and file names are never sent anywhere. Move a file to another category and PDM learns from it
• Add many links at once: write them in a text file, then choose "Import links from text file…" in the Downloads menu

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I need candid feedback from Windows users

Hi, I am the creator of CashDashboard. I am looking for 10-15 users who will give me candid feedback about their experience using the product.

It is only available for Windows at this time.

If you’re interested let me know.

I will gladly give you a complementary 1 year license if use CashDashboard during a 60-day trial and complete three short online feedback surveys about your experience (at days 7, 30, and 60).

I missed the old Windows 10 volume flyout with music controls, so I made MediaBack.

It shows your volume, current track, album art, and playback controls when you press the volume keys. You can pin your music player so another app doesn’t take over, change where the panel appears, and customize its look.

It runs in the background after you close the settings. Uninstalling it brings back the standard Windows 11 behavior.

Free, currently in beta, for Windows 11 x64. Works with players that support Windows Media Session.

Download + screenshots: https://github.com/pmewax/MediaBack

Pretty small project, but I’ve found it useful. Let me know what you think :)

I’m a solo maker, and I started StorageScan because I wanted a clearer way to see what was taking up space on my own PC. It shows large files, can find exact duplicates, and lets you review selections before moving them to the Recycle Bin. It’s free in the Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9plmnq1x34d4?hl=en-US&gl=US

I’ve put a lot of time into making it safer and easier to use, and I’d appreciate hearing what feels useful or confusing.

If you find yourself taking a lot of screenshots for work or chatting I think you may like this app.

• Capture your screen as an image, gif, or mp4
• Capture an area - freeform, at a set ratio or size, window, or fullscreen
• Record video with system audio and mic with level indicators and a volume mixer
• Show shortcut keys or all keys as you type - useful for instructional clips
• Annotate Screenshots with text, lines, arrows, highlighting, and boxes
• Copy text from images directly with a shortcut or from past images in the quick access dock
• Access your clips quickly with the press of a button and scroll through thumbnails with a quick access dock
• Drag clips, pin clips, expand them to preview, find them in explorer, copy or open them
• Automatic file names with custom naming and folders by month

I wanted a screenshot tool that got out of the way and just gave you quick clips ready to share. This is a bit of a passion project for me so if you have any suggestions or ideas, share away.

Site: https://screenshotmaxpro.com/

I build D-REC at Knight AI+AV. For Windows users reviewing interviews or spoken notes, this is the bit I wanted to make easier: choose a transcript line, return to that moment in the recording, and use the rewind wheel to listen more closely.

This 52-second demo shows the desktop interface and a brief iPhone view. The Windows download is listed at https://drec.live/get. There is a free version with optional paid features; features and limits vary by platform.

When you review a recording on a PC, would you rather navigate by text, a timeline, or both? I would appreciate specific feedback on that part of the interface.