Hardware & Diagnostics

BES limits CPU use per process on Windows, with stable and test versions listed for download.

GSmartControl inspects the health of hard drives and SSDs using SMART information.

Espanso expands typed keywords into replacement text while you type, helping reduce repeated typing.

Twinkle Tray controls external display brightness from the Windows system tray.

BatteryMode replaces the Windows battery indicator with a battery status tool, according to its project description.

PCI Lookup helps identify PCI vendors and devices to find corresponding driver descriptions.

Deskreen turns a device with a web browser into a secondary screen for a computer.

ValiDrive checks USB storage devices for fraudulent or fake capacity claims.

VoiceMeeter Banana provides virtual audio mixing and routing tools from VB-Audio.

EQ Guide for IEMs explains practical equalizer use for audio reproduction, from beginner to experienced listeners.

Keyboard Simulator provides virtual keyboards for designing layouts and testing keys.

Toptal’s color filter tool simulates color vision anomalies by applying a selected filter to a web page.

Dimmer provides brightness controls for multiple computer displays through a small Windows application.

Manage disk partitions with Macrorit Partition Expert, which offers both an installer and a portable download.

Newegg’s PSU calculator estimates the power supply wattage and amperage needed for selected PC components.

HWiNFO provides hardware information, real-time system monitoring, and reporting for PC diagnostics.

Ergogen designs ergonomic keyboard layouts and can generate PCB, DXF, and 3D model files in an offline web interface.