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Refindo

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Local-first data recovery software for Windows and macOS that scans internal, external, USB, and SD drives and previews recoverable files before restoring.

Domain registered 4 months ago

FreeWorks offline

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How it works: Scans drives across NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and APFS filesystems and lets you preview files before recovering them.
Pricing: Free to restore up to 500 MB before paying.
Best for: People recovering lost files from a drive without sending data to a cloud service.

Watched for 14 days · last checked 8d ago

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Pashto Typing

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A free Pashto typing test and practice tool, available online or as an offline Windows app, for improving Pashto keyboard speed and accuracy.

FreeWorks offline

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How it works: Offers a browser-based typing test and a downloadable Windows typing trainer that works without internet.
Pricing: Free.
Best for: People learning or practicing Pashto-language typing.

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QuickImageViewer (qIV)

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A tiny, fast native image viewer for Windows built as a lightweight, open-source alternative to bloated legacy viewers — portable, no install needed.

Nothing to installOpen source

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How it works: A portable, sub-10 MB image viewer for Windows built with native C++ and Win32 APIs, supporting modern formats like WebP and JPEG XL, with self-healing registry integration.
What's different: Positioned as a lightweight, hardware-aware alternative to bloated legacy image viewers, with no install required.
Best for: Windows users who want a fast, minimal image viewer instead of a heavier default app.

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Rivlet

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A free Windows download manager that splits files across connections for faster downloads, with no ads, telemetry or subscription. Pitches itself as a modern, better-looking alternative to IDM.

FreeNo subscriptionNo adsNo tracking

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How it works: Splits each download across multiple connections to finish large files faster, and connects to Chrome or Edge to grab downloads including full-res video in one click, with control over quality and save location.
What's different: No ads, telemetry or subscription, and a modern light/dark interface, positioned against older download managers like IDM.
Pricing: Free.
Best for: Windows 11 users who want faster downloads without ads or a subscription.

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AuroShot

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A lightweight Windows screenshot tool with fast capture, 10+ annotation tools and local-only storage, built for a clean everyday screenshot flow rather than heavy workflows.

Works offlineData stays with you

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How it works: A Windows screenshot tool with fast capture modes for screen, window or selected area, plus 10+ annotation tools, automatic clipboard copy and local saving.
What's different: A floating capture panel designed not to steal focus from work or games, with local-first storage — screenshots stay on the device.
Best for: Windows users who want a clean, everyday screenshot flow without a heavy or noisy tool.

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