A list of worthy Windows applications

Ed Bott has written numerous books about Windows and when he lists his 10 favorite programs of all time, it’s worth taking a look. Although some of the programs are free, this is not a freeware list but a list of proven applications that do their job well. Bott says:

I’ve been using Windows for nearly two decades, and during that time I’ve tried hundreds of programs. Most come and go, but a handful have stood the test of time for me by solving a particular problem particularly well.

In this article and accompanying gallery, I list 10 Windows programs I use every day. Every one adds a feature that makes Windows easier to use or can help make you more productive. Each one comes from a company that has proven its ability to support the product and improve it over time. I’ve been using every program on this list for long enough to recommend it without reservation.

A number of programs on Bott’s list have been mentioned here in the past and are ones that I also use. Bott describes in some detail what each program does and why he likes it so check his list out.

How about you? Do you use some programs that you recommend?

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