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#1 - Winaero Tweaker
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I've tried all the tweakers,, but Winaero Tweaker kicks ass, takes names...and IS THE ONLY tweaker that gave me back my LEFT VERTICAL TASKBAR in Win11 with a couple clicks!
#2 - Q-Dir
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As someone old enough to have used the original explorers in the original Norton and PC Tools, I never thought I'd see anything I'd like again. . I've tried many on here, but NONE match Q-Dir. In fact, I can't imagine not having Q-Dir on my computer! Winblows Explorer? Waht be 'dat?
#3 - Wise Registry Cleaner Pro
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Most registry cleaners are shit--try this on for size: run Glary's, Auslogics, and the Wise. You'll understand when you say, "Damn, I should have run Wise first!"
#4 - Wise Program Uninstaller
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Wouldn't ya know? Most uninstallers are shit. The MAIN problem I have with many uninstallers is "program footprint"--they either are bloated at the outset or get bloated over time. Wise clocks in at 6.4MB and doesn't grow like mold. Is is fast? Not really--LOL, especially since I use the "Force Uninstall" command. I don't mind the wait!
#5 - Hostsman Portable
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The link for this program is 2 years old but worth searching for if the link dies. If you use Windows for mining or render farms, Hostsman Portable will be your "friend with benefits." My host file is a conglomeration of mining pool addresses and ports to keep shit running either through the mining CLI or GUI. NOTE: If you see any options to add the "gonzo" blocking list, DON'T! You're computer will be as slow as a turtle on Valium.
I'll add more if I remember....what was I doing again?
Mikey aka The CCG