VLC plays every file format under the sun, and it does it well. Windows Media Player can play the most basic file formats, but when it comes to playing DVDs, files you’ve downloaded from the web, and more, you’ll need something that can do more. It isn’t the only application launcher on Windows, but it is our favorite. Not only can you launch your favorite programs with just a few keystrokes, but you can also open documents and folders, perform calculations, kill processes, search the web, and perform any number of advanced tasks (like start an SSH session). On the surface, Launchy is an utility that helps you launch programs super fast-but it’s really much, much more than that.
So, without further ado, here is the 2015 Lifehacker pack for Windows! Productivity Launchy So don’t forget to grab those ones manually after you’ve installed the rest of the pack with Ninite! Note: unfortunately, the Ninite pack is missing a couple apps from the list-most notably CCleaner (because they don’t want their software in Ninite), Bins, and Fences (both of which are paid apps). (And, of course, this is just a starting point-there are tons of great Windows apps out there, even if they aren’t essentials.) This year we’ve added a new app or two, removed some unnecessary ones to keep the ever-growing pack lean, and included links to more Lifehacker guides on getting the most out of each app. You can download theĮntire pack together, or just pick the apps you want, and Ninite will install them all at once, no bloatware or toolbars included-perfect for new Windows installations or setting up your friends with a good set of apps.Īnd, just like every year, we have two packs for Windows: an Essentials pack that everyone should have, and an Extended pack, which includes some tools that more hardcore users will probably need around. The Ninite PackĪs always, we have the good folks at Ninite helping us out this year, creating a one-click installer for the Windows Lifehacker Pack. For our always-updating directory of all the best apps, be sure to bookmark our Windows App Directory.
The Lifehacker Pack is a yearly snapshot of our favorite, essential applications for each of our favorite platforms. Picture: Perfect Vectors (Shutterstock) and Litz (Shutterstock) In this year’s annual Lifehacker Pack for Windows, we’re highlighting the must-have downloads for better productivity, communication, media management, and more. Windows has more great programs than we can count, but some are essential to just about every PC setup.
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