There’s no need to stick with Windows’ preloaded applications. These time-tested apps are all free — and open source, too.

Wox is a free and open-source search tool and application launcher for Windows PC. It is a lightweight tool that can launch applications, search files and folders and other content on the internet.

Windows 11’s Run dialog box gives you quick access to various system features and installed apps. Launching this dialog box is as easy as pressing a keyboard shortcut or selecting a menu item. I’ll ...