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DriverStoreExplorer manages the Windows driver store; its project warns that improper changes can affect the system.
Alternatives
The Best ShowDesktopOneMonitor Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like ShowDesktopOneMonitor? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 24 are open source.
About ShowDesktopOneMonitorgithub.com/ruzrobert/ShowDesktopOneMonitor
VisitShowDesktopOneMonitor changes the Windows desktop shortcut so it shows the desktop on one monitor.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionDriverStoreExplorerDriverStoreExplorer manages the Windows driver store; its…Free or freemium optionRadeonSoftwareSlimmerRadeon Software Slimmer removes selected components from…Another optionNeoHtop-cliNeoHtop-cli shows real-time CPU and memory views, a process…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DriverStoreExplorer | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | NeoHtop-cli | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Virtual Display Driver | — | Yes | Windows |
| 4 | Monitorian | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | WinDirStat | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 6 | btop4win | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Libre Hardware Monitor | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Scrutiny | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | novideosrgb | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Bottom | — | Yes | — |
All ShowDesktopOneMonitor alternatives
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
NeoHtop-cli shows real-time CPU and memory views, a process tree, search, filters, and themes in a terminal.
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Virtual Display Driver adds virtual monitors to Windows 10 and 11 for use with VR, OBS, Sunshine, or desktop sharing.
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Adjust brightness across multiple monitors on Windows using Monitorian, a desktop utility.
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Also covers open source
WinDirStat analyzes disk usage on Windows by scanning drives and folders and showing how storage space is distributed.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
btop4win brings the btop++ process and system monitor to Windows, according to its project description.
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Libre Hardware Monitor tracks computer temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Scrutiny monitors hard drive SMART data, historical trends, and failure thresholds.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
novideo_srgb calibrates monitors to sRGB and other color spaces on NVIDIA GPUs using EDID data or ICC profiles.
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Monitor system and process information across platforms with Bottom, a graphical system monitor.
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ShaderGlass overlays GPU shaders on the Windows desktop and Wine, according to its project description.
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Also covers open source
System Informer monitors system resources, debugs software, and detects malware.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
NVIDIA Profile Inspector edits NVIDIA driver profiles through the NVIDIA Driver Settings API on Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Scalizer automatically configures Windows interface scaling on displays it does not support by default.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Apply acceleration to mouse input in the raw input stream with Raw Accel, a driver for Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
LowAudioLatency reduces the Windows audio buffer to a minimum setting, according to its project page.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
PresentMon captures and analyzes high-level performance characteristics of graphics applications on Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Manage keyboard behavior across GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS with KMonad, a keyboard manager.
19
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project · free
Radeon Software Slimmer removes selected components from Radeon Software for AMD GPUs on Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker checks for NVIDIA GPU driver updates on Windows.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Keyviz visualizes keyboard and mouse actions in real time through a free, open-source tool.
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RyzenAdj adjusts power management settings for Ryzen mobile processors and APUs.
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Fastfetch displays system information through a feature-rich utility described as an alternative to neofetch.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Display Driver Uninstaller removes graphics and audio driver packages and attempts to clear associated files and registry entries.
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What is the best alternative to ShowDesktopOneMonitor?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ShowDesktopOneMonitor are DriverStoreExplorer, NeoHtop-cli, and Virtual Display Driver.
Is there a free alternative to ShowDesktopOneMonitor?
Yes. RadeonSoftwareSlimmer is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to ShowDesktopOneMonitor?
Yes: DriverStoreExplorer, NeoHtop-cli, Virtual Display Driver, and Monitorian.
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