Cerebro is an open-source Alfred-like search bar and application launcher for Windows, Linux and Mac.
The program aims to be a mix of your OS search with a web search engine, and can be extended even …

Wox is a versatile Alfred-like launcher which supports file and web searching, and can be extended with more than 100 plugins.
Activate the program by pressing Alt+Space and a simple command bar appears. Start typing a …

GameRoom is a Java-based game manager and launcher with support for Steam, Origin, UPlay, GOG and Battle.net.
The program finds and imports your existing games automatically, no setup or folder selections required, then downloads and displays …

Windows has never made it easy to find the tool or setting you need, and with options now split between “old” and “new” “Control Panels”, it can seem more difficult than ever.
Ultimate Settings Panel is …

Clavier+ is a simple macro manager which enables launching programs, opening websites or inserting text with your chosen hotkey.
The program has been around for years, but still works well on even the very latest PCs.

The powerful search tool/ launcher Listary has hit version 5.0 with a huge list of major new features.
You can now use Listary to run searches on your favourite websites, with the results opening in a …

Hain is an open-source keyboard-oriented launcher, desktop search and productivity tool for 64-bit Windows.
The program is convenient to use. Unzip the download, run Hain.exe, it adds an icon to your system tray and pressing Alt+Space …

AlomWare Actions Lite is a scripting tool which allows even novice users to automate many PC tasks.
There are commands to launch applications, download web pages, send emails, type text, simulate mouse clicks, work with files, …

It happens all the time. You’re working in Explorer, maybe opening or saving a file, but the current folder is so far away that you have to click, and click, and click to get there.
Quick …

Windows 10 may have restored the Start menu, but its Windows 8-style redesign isn’t too everyone’s taste.
If you’re not happy with the new look then Stardock’s Start10 ($4.99) gives you some stylish and configurable alternatives.

IObit has launched IObit Game Assistant 3, a major update for its simple game launcher/ monitor/ manager.
The program automatically recognises more than 4,000 games, and its launcher can now – at last – organise them …