The seven free apps How‑To Geek lists as “must‑haves” for a fresh Windows install are a solid, pragmatic starting kit — but each choice deserves context, caveats, and practical alternatives before you click Install. The original shortlist (Microsoft PowerToys, Everything, LocalSend, LibreOffice, Ditto, Docker Desktop, and KSnip) is a power‑user friendly mix of workflow boosters, privacy‑friendly tools, and open‑source staples. That list informed my deeper testing and verification of feature...