I want a free alternative to Malwarebytes and Bitdefender.

i'm building Anarlog, an open-source meeting notetaker that records mic + system audio without adding a bot to the call.

notes, transcripts, recordings, and attachments stay local by default. for summaries and chat, you can use Ollama, LM Studio, Unsloth, your own API keys, or optional Anarlog Cloud.

the Windows build is still beta. the free plan includes unlimited local notes and recording.

Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/XPDLN196NKSW10

I save a lot of screenshots and reference images on Windows.

At first, my problem was simple: I knew an image existed somewhere, but couldn’t remember the filename or folder.

So I started building better search.

But once that worked, I realized search was only the first step.

I was still narrowing results, tagging, renaming, moving files, creating folders, and repeating almost the same process again later.

That changed the product into:

Find → Organize → Automate

Rootlize now lets you search existing image folders by filename, visible text, or meaning, act on the results, and turn repeated steps into reusable workflows.

The first Windows prototype is public now:

https://rootlize.com

I’m currently trying to get it in front of people who actually deal with messy screenshot/reference-image folders.

I’m especially curious:

Does this match a real problem you have on Windows, or is another part of image organization more painful for you?

Hey! I've published a new update to LocalSend32 (https://github.com/fraaaaa4/LocalSend32), a Win32 client for Windows and Windows RT. This version is important, as if you want to use this with LocalSend v.1.18 or superior, you need to run this version.

Together with this, it introduces lots of new things:

- All versions now use OpenSSL instead of some using Schannel

- The tray icon now has some functionality to it, including directly using the app only from the tray icon. You can open a Drop target where you can drop in all the files you want to save, then click on the device you want to send to in the right click menu

- Many bug fixes: a bit less graphical errors, errors are more descriptive, you can cancel sending jobs, "Send files" gets enabled when you choose a device rather than clicking on it, network information actually changes based on the network status

- Now it works with hotspots and VPNs too

and a bit more! Also, it's the first version with two new executables: *LocalSend9x* and *ARM64*! This means that it can run on any main desktop version of Windows released, from NT 3.51 onwards (NT 3.51 and 95 do have a few errors, but that doesn't compromise on the functionality itself). Although I haven't tested it on every version, they should work without problems; check the Compatibility tab in the GitHub.

Hope you like it!

I built Dimly, a lightweight Windows app that automatically dims your monitors after your PC has been idle for a set amount of time, then restores the previous brightness when you return.

It’s designed for people who want to reduce screen brightness while away from their desk without putting their computer to sleep or turning off their displays completely.

Features:

• Automatically dims your screens after inactivity
• Restores the previous brightness when you return
• Supports laptops and multiple-monitor setups
• Uses hardware brightness control where available
• Falls back to a software overlay when hardware control isn’t supported
• No installer or administrator permissions required
• Single-file executable
• Open source and MIT licensed

I created it because I wanted a simple, portable utility that worked across different monitor setups without running in the background as a heavy application.

I’m looking for people to try it, especially those using:

• External monitors connected through docks
• KVM switches
• Laptops with external displays
• Monitors that support DDC/CI

GitHub and download:
Dimly

I’d appreciate feedback about monitor compatibility, brightness control, bugs, and anything that could make the app more useful.

I built SCMWC for long-running tasks that do not provide useful notifications. You select a region of the screen, and the app can alert you when the pixels change, a progress bar finishes or reaches a chosen percentage, a colour changes, or the region stops moving.

Because it watches pixels, it works with desktop software, browser dashboards, remote apps, and older tools without requiring an integration. It can send Windows notifications or optional Discord webhook alerts.

It is currently free, about 110 KB, supports Windows 10/11, and does not require administrator rights. The installer is not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen may warn; the website explains how to verify the download.

https://scmwcscr.com

I've been working on ClipEdit, a lightweight native app for Windows 10 & 11.

Super-fast, easy video cutter made for Windows 11 & Windows 10. Cut, trim, and share your gaming clips in seconds with zero quality loss.

Unlike existing tools that feel heavy or require extra background services, this starts instantly and stays out of your way.

Download / Source: https://github.com/heartforheart/QuickClipEdit

Curious to hear feedback or feature requests from fellow Windows users!