keyboard workflows

I swapped FancyZones for a true tiling window manager on Windows — and it changed how I work, how I think about windows, and how often I touch the mouse. Background / Overview For years, Microsoft PowerToys’ FancyZones has been the go-to way to tame window chaos on Windows. It offers a polished...

I swapped Windows’ Start menu for the open‑source launcher Wox and, after a week of heavy use, it’s clear why so many Windows power users treat these keyboard‑first launchers as essential — immediate responsiveness, better local search, and a plugin ecosystem that turns app launching into a...

I replaced Windows Search with a third‑party launcher and the difference is immediate: search is faster, more predictable, and — importantly — free of the web and promotional clutter that has crept into Windows’ default results. Overview The recent XDA‑Developers piece about replacing Windows...