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Justin Maximillian Kimlim
Justin Maximillian Kimlim

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Good Quality Apps For Windows to Make Your Computers Seem Modern (Sequel)

Are you bored with the layout of windows apps? Try to make your computer modern with these open-source applications!

Before going through, this post is a continuance from the previous post I made, you can read it here:

1. Notepads
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Notepads (Notepad Sets) is a modern, lightweight text editor with a minimalist design. Notepads has the following features:

  • Fluent design with a built-in tab system.
  • Blazingly fast and lightweight.
  • Launch from the command line or PowerShell by typing: notepads or notepads %FilePath%.
  • Multi-line handwriting support.
  • Built-in Markdown live preview.
  • Built-in diff viewer (preview your changes).
  • Session snapshot and multi-instances.

Documentation site: https://www.notepadsapp.com/
GitHub link: https://github.com/JasonStein/Notepads
Get it from Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-id/p/notepads-app/9nhl4nsc67wm?rtc=1

2. Fluent Terminal
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The fluent terminal is a terminal emulator based on UWP and web technologies with a good design. Fluent terminal has some features such as multiple tabs and windows, import and export themes, and others. You can find out the whole features here.

GitHub link: https://github.com/felixse/FluentTerminal
Get it from Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9p2krlmfxf9t?cid=storebadge&ocid=badge

3. ImageGlass

ImageGlass

ImageGlass is a lightweight software application that targetting to help you view images in a clean and intuitive working environment.

Documentation site: https://imageglass.org/
GitHub link: https://github.com/d2phap/ImageGlass
Download it here: https://imageglass.org/release/imageglass-8-0-12-8-kobe-30#downloads

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uahnbu

Notepads file limit is 1MB, which makes me sad =))

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Lucifer Chase

Files is another great looking app to replace the win explorer. A bit slow sometimes on older devices.

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Jon Randy 🎖️ • Edited

‎4. Ubuntu

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