Hi everyone,

I built a mail and calendar app for Windows that actually looks and feels native.

I tried Outlook and Microsoft's other mail app, but neither worked for me, so Spark ended up being my main mail client on Windows. I use both macOS and Windows, and Windows is where I could never find anything I liked. Spark, for example, is basically just a WebView, and I wanted something truly native.

I'm a product designer, and this started as an experiment: how good of an interface can I vibe-code with WinUI 3? I liked the result so much that I decided to finish it properly, and now I use it every day.

Like Spark, it combines mail and calendar in one app, but the design stays close to native Windows (I did borrow a few ideas from macOS, though).

The two things I wanted most from my own mail app:

- Close to tray. When you close the window, the app keeps running in the background instead of quitting.

- Custom account names. I have 4 active accounts (Google, iCloud, Work, Freelance), and I want to see them under names that make sense to me.

There are ready-made presets for Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and others. The app has been running stable for me with no crashes, but if you run into any bugs, let me know and I'll fix them quickly.

On top of that, I wanted a handy calendar right next to my inbox, so I can add a meeting straight from an email.

The result is Vaimail. It's completely free, it's available on the Microsoft Store, and I have no plans to monetize it.

I only found out about Wino Mail recently, after I'd already built the first versions of mine. Its interface felt a bit too complex for my taste, so I decided to keep developing my own. That said, I definitely picked up a few things from it that I hadn't thought of, like the acrylic theme and a few others.

What it can do right now:

• Unlimited accounts
• Calendar
• Close to tray
• New mail notifications
• Reminders for upcoming events
• Printing emails
• Saving emails as PDF
• ...plus everything else you'd expect from a mail client

The downside: you can't sign in to Gmail through the browser. Google treats full Gmail access as a "restricted scope", and any app that wants it has to pass a security audit (CASA) by an independent lab every year. That costs $600+ annually. This is a non-commercial project, so I can't afford it, and I haven't set up donations (maybe someday, not sure yet). So for Gmail you'll need to create an app password. It's stored locally on your PC, in Windows Credential Manager, like all your other account passwords. Google Calendar and Contacts use the normal Google sign-in, and that part has been reviewed and verified by Google.

I know there's a lot of skepticism about vibe-coded apps right now, and I get it. But I'm a designer, not a developer, and for me this is the only realistic way to bring my own ideas to life. What I can bring is a designer's eye: I really care about good UX and a clean native UI, and I use the app every day myself.

I'd really appreciate it if you gave it a try. If you're missing any features, let me know and I'll do my best to add them in future releases. Any feedback is welcome, and thanks for reading!

Requirements: Windows 11, or Windows 10 version 1809 or later. I've only tested it on Windows 11, but it should run on Windows 10 too. If you try it there, let me know how it goes!

- Website: https://vaimail.app

- Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N85DSNT09SN

Hi everyone,

I built Scribe for Windows because I wanted a straightforward way to dictate text without relying on cloud-based speech recognition.

Here's how it works: press Ctrl + Alt + D, speak normally, then press the hotkey again. Your text appears in the application you were already using.

Features

• Local speech recognition with no audio uploads
• Works offline after the initial setup
• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11
• Works in applications with a text cursor, without individual plugins
• Automatic punctuation and capitalization
• Optional filler-word removal
• Support for 23 languages

Scribe doesn't require a subscription for its lifetime purchase. Plans start at €19 for one device, with options for multiple devices.

The app can be downloaded and installed for free, so you can check compatibility before buying. One thing to be aware of: Windows may show a SmartScreen warning because the installer isn't signed yet.

I'm the developer, and I'd appreciate feedback on the app, especially from people who use voice typing regularly.

Website: https://atomai.pro/Scribe

Hi everyone,

I'm a solo developer and I built ALBI. I was tired of choosing between Plex (which requires an account and sends data to the cloud) and Jellyfin (which requires Docker and hours of setup).

So I built a native Windows desktop app that turns a folder full of MKV/MP4 files into a premium media library.

**What it does:**

- Real Windows app (Electron/Next.js) – installs in 10 seconds, opens like a native program.

- Beautiful poster grid UI with real metadata from TMDB.

- Bundled FFmpeg – plays MKV, HEVC/H.265, AVI seamlessly on the fly.

- Streams to any device on your LAN via browser (phone, tablet, TV) without installing anything on them.

- Includes Tailscale support for remote viewing (watch from a café or hotel).

- Multi-profile support (separate watch history and favorites for family members).

**Pricing & Try before you buy:**

It's $14.99 one-time. No subscriptions, no accounts, no telemetry.

I know Reddit hates blind promotions, so I'm giving away \*10 free lifetime licenses** to anyone here who wants to test it and give honest feedback.*

If you want to grab one, just leave a comment below and I'll DM you the link and the 100% off code!

Happy to answer any technical questions about the build.

My Jot! Clipboard giveaway here did way better than I expected, so I figured I’d do another one.

This time it’s for ClingNote, a Windows notes app I spent a year building!

The idea:

Attach notes to files, and when you switch what you’re working on, the right notes can follow with it.

It already has:

• rich text + Markdown
• multiple notes per file/context
• search
• checklists
• pop-out notes
• export
• local storage
• automatic context switching

I’m also adding Tasks next, using the same context idea.

The full notes app is free. Pro adds the automatic context following.

I’m giving away 50 lifetime Pro licenses.

Comment if you want one and I’ll DM you the 100%-off checkout code. Lemon Squeezy handles the license automatically.

After installing ClingNote, enter the license key in Settings to activate Pro.

Microsoft Store:
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NK10NTXJG6V

Direct download / more info:
https://clingnote.com
Windows may show a security prompt with the direct installer. The app is signed.

Previous Jot! giveaway:
https://www.reddit.com/r/windowsapps/comments/1x6sq4h/i_built_jot_clipboard_for_windows_clipboard/

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UPDATE STILL SENDING CODES. UPPING TO 100!! ANOTHER FULL BATCH WILL BE DM IN ABOUT AN HOUR I won't reply to every comment but be sure codes are going out

https://youtube.com/shorts/pIpVeNAeSJE?si=8A6qrKsO7liCWWRf

Sanelo for Windows 11: Free during Windows Early Access (https://sanelo.app)

Sanelo for Mac: Available on the Mac App Store

Hi, I'm Michał, the developer behind GridMotive. I've released MomentShelf, a Windows photo organiser, and I'd like feedback on the workflow.

You import files from a Windows folder, review a plan for organising copies by photo dates, and keep the originals. The included local AI proposes descriptions, tags and person groups. You can then make virtual albums, printable PDF albums, MP4 reels or photo mosaics.

The interface supports English and Polish. Windows 11 x64 is recommended. It's a paid app: the base price is €19.99 once, with no subscription; local Microsoft Store prices vary. AI analysis runs on the computer, suggestions need review, and performance depends on the hardware. Some media formats require separately installed Microsoft codecs.

Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NHM8T4TS602

A captioned walkthrough with real app screens: https://youtu.be/ScloN-GuAtk

For a large collection, which step would you most want to review before committing: the date-based folder plan, AI tags, or album layout?

Hi everyone, 

I'd like to introduce my new project Scootch. Scootch allows you to use one mouse and keyboard across all the computers on your local network.

It works between any mix of Windows, Mac and Linux computers. Say you have a Windows desktop at home, a Windows laptop for work, a Mac mini, and a laptop running a Linux distro. This is my exact setup, as it happens!
With Scootch you can use the same mouse and keyboard across all these machines. You simply hold your cursor at the edge of one computer, and scootch over to the next.
There are nice visual effects that play out on each computer during the transition too!

You don't need any special hardware for it, either. No switch box, no extra cables, and no particular brand of mouse or keyboard: Scootch works with the ones you already have, wired or wireless, USB or Bluetooth. And it isn't tied to one company's devices, so a Mac and a Linux laptop work together as happily as two PCs.

It's incredibly easy to set up. You install Scootch on each, choose which one is your main PC, and the other machines will discover it on your network. Pair up with a six-digit code and that's you ready to go! It all runs on your local network, private and encrypted.

One of my beta testers told me this: 
"It worked perfectly, no glitches, completely smooth. No lag. Easiest thing I’ve ever installed."

And it's not just the mouse and keyboard you can carry across. 
You can drag files between computers and carry across your clipboard contents too. Copy text on one machine, scootch over, and paste it in another.

I'm very happy with how it's come together, and I've had brilliant responses to it on X. I'm there as AfterimageDev if you want to see more.

I'm biased, of course, but I can't go without it now. I've got one less mouse and keyboard on my desk and I don't miss or need them at all.

So if you work with two or more computers, get Scootch!
Built in Rust with Tauri 2, so I have one codebase for all three platforms. 

I'm running a free beta until Monday 19th October. Find out more and download at getscootch.com. After the beta, it's a free 3-day trial that allows you to connect to one other computer, and then it's a single payment of $29/€29/£24 to connect to all of your computers, and free updates for as long as Scootch is around. Only your main computer needs the licence key. No subscription, 30-day refunds.

Thanks very much for reading. Do let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions.

Hi! I made an app for notes and more on your pc. While working on it, I added more popups for different purposes because why stop at notes? It has all sorts of stuff, and I will add more in the future(any suggestions are welcomed). Now it has a pdf editor, word, radio, zip opener/maker, video recorder, qr code maker and many more. I am still working on it, but i posted it here because the most of it is ready. I didn't want to charge money on it, but I want to post it on app store too and apple is greedy like...always. If you want to try it, I offer a 7 day free trial, let me know what you think of it.

Here is the link.

Hi everyone! Windows has few good handwriting-first note apps besides OneNote, and the best features in other apps are usually behind subscriptions or locked in their cloud. So I built RejBoard: free, open source (MIT), and fully local. No account, no cloud sync, and no analytics.

What it does:
- Pressure-sensitive handwriting with several pens, highlighters, and a ruler
- Sketch-and-snap shapes, sticky notes, and LaTeX math
PDF annotation, tables with spreadsheet-style formulas, and linked boards
- Voice recording while you write, Present mode, and folders with password-protected boards
- Runs as a Windows desktop app (installer or portable), with macOS and Linux builds too
- In-app browser and video player: watch a lecture (YouTube, Udemy, a video URL, or a local file) or look something up in a draggable panel beside your notes. It uses a temporary session that doesn't save your browsing history or logins into your boards and is cleared when you close the app. (Websites can still see normal connection info, so it isn't an anonymity tool.)
- Local network sharing: send boards between Windows, macOS, or Linux computers on the same Wi-Fi. Transfers are encrypted, and both screens show a confirmation code you check before accepting. Nothing goes through the cloud.

Heads-up: RejBoard isn't in the Microsoft Store yet and the installer isn't code-signed, so SmartScreen may show a warning. The full source code is public on GitHub if you want to check it, and you can try the browser version first with nothing to install.

Try it in your browser (no install): https://rejwanshafi25.github.io/RejBoard/
Download and source: https://github.com/RejwanShafi25/RejBoard
Full walkthrough (13 minutes with chapters): https://youtu.be/Nu_aj1oBSyU

The browser panel, video player, and network sharing are desktop-app features and aren't in the web version. I used Claude and GPT to prototype parts of it, then reviewed and fixed the results myself. I'm a solo dev and I'd love honest feedback: bugs, rough edges, missing features, or translation fixes (it supports 22 languages).

Hey everyone!

I've been working on a little project called Kissa, and I thought I'd share it here.

It's a free music companion for Windows 10 and 11 that turns whatever you're listening to on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal or other supported players into a virtual vinyl record player.

I wanted something that made listening to music on my PC feel a bit more interesting than just having a music app running in the background.

Kissa has an interactive turntable, synced lyrics, different listening environments, and even a Windows screensaver that turns your screen into a vinyl listening display when your PC is idle. I've been adding a few other things along the way too.

It's completely free, and I've also made the source code available on GitHub if anyone wants to take a look.

You can check it out here:

Website: https://kissa.glyphcode.studio/

Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3n4x4wm80j

GitHub: https://github.com/NamanOG/Kissa

Still working on improving it, so I'd love to hear what you think if you give it a try. Any feedback or suggestions are welcome!

I wanted to get end-4's illogical-impulse running on Windows, so I've been working on a Windows backend for Quickshell. It's a QML desktop originally made for Hyprland, now running natively on Windows 10/11. I cross-compile it from Linux.

The video shows the 1.0 build: a bar, sidebars, notifications and a launcher for apps, files, math and emoji. This is an unofficial port, with the original design by end-4 and a second look from pctrade's end4-pC.

Download: https://apps.daeese.me/illogicalwindows/

Source and issues: https://github.com/nunreasonable/ii-windows

Original desktop: https://github.com/end-4/dots-hyprland

Second look: https://github.com/pctrade/end4-pC

This is an update post so if you haven't seen any of my other posts over the past year, here's a quick explainer to avoid confusion: WorkTop is not primarily a virtual desktop tool, although it does integrate with them. WorkTop lets you create multiple real desktops, with different files, different shortcuts, different layouts, etc. that you can then switch between just as easily as when you Alt+tab between apps. You can also link your virtual desktops to these real desktops so that they switch at the same time and you have your files follow which workspace you are in.

I am trying to keep this reddit post to the point of this new version release. But If anyone wants a full backstory and intro to the app they can read my devlog here: https://dev.thiefling.com/worktop/worktop-real-multiple-desktops/ where I explain why I made it and the basics of how it works.

The main new feature with this release is an improvement on the linking between WorkTop and virtual desktop. In previous versions, if a user wanted their WorkTop desktop linked to virtual desktops they had to use windows built in shortcuts for switching workspace (Task View or Win+Alt+Arrowkeys), as WorkTop could detect when virtual desktops are switched but didn't have a way to trigger workspace changes. Now, with two-way linking implemented; any switch, using either Windows built in methods or WorkTop's methods (Alt+w, tray, right click desktop), will switch both the workspace and the desktop in tandem. This also includes a new setting to let WorkTop create new virtual desktops when a new real desktop is created as well as the other way around.

For Pro users, the wallpaper per desktop feature now also supports per-monitor wallpapers. This includes for when virtual desktop linking is enabled.

Free version:

• Multiple desktops, different files per desktop, up to 3 (OS default + 2)
• Desktops in any folder you choose
• Layout kept per desktop, including multiple monitors
• Switch via tray, hotkey or right click
• 1 Action (the "on any switch" trigger plus a bit of scripting covers a lot)
• Link to Virtual Desktops (swap files when you switch virtual desktop)
• Save and restore layouts
• OneDrive desktop backup compatible

Pro ($14.99 one time, 3 devices):

• Unlimited desktops
• Unlimited actions
• Wallpaper per desktop, and per-monitor
• Scheduled switching

Website: https://worktop.dev
Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xpfd8sb15vgkl9

I'm pretty happy to say I have gotten a fairly steady influx of users, and I gladly consider any feature requests they suggest. I even have a handful of paying ones, which is very nice as a hobbyist. It's fun that someone thinks what I made is useful enough to pay for, even though I think the free version is probably enough for most people.

You can follow for updates on the devlog: https://dev.thiefling.com/worktop/
Or join the Discord server for support or discussion: https://discord.gg/8pqQQj4my

New release v1.3.0.34,

five months passed without major issues, finally the next overhaul.
So far still no big bugs since initial release, no data-loss.

The new release includes:
- Bug Fixing, improvements and tweaking
- Less annoying warnings/Disclaimers
- Save and load templates for filters and entry settings

Short description:
- Copy-/Backup Tool (not intended for commercial use)
- Take frequent backups of savegames and automatically delete selected files based on
user settings (cleanup), or use it for local backups of frequently changed files and folders.
- Versioning of backups
- Onecklick-backups
- No bloat
- Portable

Example:
- Savegamedirectory fills up with hundreds of files on %XYZdata% -> copy them in versioned backups, delete/purge the last X in the source, be happy.

Not ment for:
- Automatic restore
- People looking for a simple backup- and restore solution

ToDo:
- Still on .net8, but in the next months, i will move to .net10
- Maybe an UI overhaul, but still handmade without "AI-Slop finish"
- Improve UI regarding more intuitive settings

Github repo: https://github.com/UncleRiot/EasyVersionBackup
Documentation on GitHub: https://github.com/UncleRiot/EasyVersionBackup/wiki
Download: https://github.com/UncleRiot/EasyVersionBackup/releases/download/v1.3.0.34/EasyVersionBackup-v1.3.0.34-win-x64.zip

Hey Windows community! 👋

I'd like to share a passion project I’ve been working on called EverTail — a clean, lightweight, and portable clipboard manager for Windows 10/11.

❓ Why another clipboard manager?

While Windows has native Win + V and there are great tools like Ditto, many existing utilities use low-level keyboard hooks or simulated keystrokes (`SendInput`) to auto-paste snippets.

Unfortunately, aggressive anti-cheat systems in modern competitive games (like Easy Anti-Cheat, BattEye, or Vanguard) can flag those low-level hooks or simulated inputs as suspicious macro/cheat software.

EverTail operates strictly via standard Windows Clipboard APIs — meaning zero risk of anti-cheat bans while gaming, with minimal CPU/RAM footprint.

✨ Key Features:

🛡️Anti-Cheat Safe: Designed from the ground up without risky hooks, making it safe to keep running in the background during gaming.

🖼️Full History Support: Automatically saves copied text, links, and screenshots/images.

🔒100% Local & Private: No telemetry, no cloud sync, no accounts. All history stays on your machine in local `.json` and `.png` files.

🌐Multi-language: Instant toggle between English and Russian (EN / RU).

⚡Portable Executable: No installer required — just download, unzip, and run.

🔗 Links & Download:

💻GitHub Repository: https://github.com/injust1ce/EverTail

🚀 Download Executable: https://github.com/injust1ce/EverTail/releases

💬 Feedback Subreddit: r/EverTailFeedback

I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any feature requests! If you find it useful, feel free to drop a star on GitHub.

Hi all. I'm Sachin, and I build Stickies on my own. It's a sticky notes app for Windows 10 and 11.

The problem I had: my quick notes on Windows always ended up buried under other windows, or stuck inside an app I had to open first. I wanted my notes to just be there when I need them.

How it works: Stickies sits as a thin strip on the edge of your screen. Move your mouse to it and your notes fan out. Click one to write, press Esc and it tucks away again. Win+Alt+N opens a new note from any app.

What's new since launch

I first posted Stickies on r/Windows11 a few weeks ago (here's that post). A lot of you left ideas and bug reports, and most of what's below came from those comments. Since then I've shipped 12 updates.

Here's what's new:

- Lock notes with a PIN. Set a 4-digit PIN and lock any private note. You also get a recovery key in case you forget it.

- Pop notes out. Pull a note out of the edge into its own window. It stays where you put it and comes back when you restart.

- Pictures in notes. Paste a screenshot or drag an image in. Pictures are encrypted like the rest of the note.

- Pin and reorder. Pin a note to the top, or drag notes into any order you like.

- Dark mode.

- More than one monitor. Pick which screen the notes live on. If you unplug a monitor, they move to a screen you still have.

- Keep your notes where you want. You can save them in a folder you choose, like OneDrive, Dropbox or a NAS, as a backup.

- Microsoft Store. You can now get Stickies from the Store too.

- Simpler settings. I rewrote every setting in plain English and sorted them so the important ones come first.

- Lots of fixes. It now works on work PCs that block some connections, it keeps responding after your PC wakes from sleep, and updates install the normal way.

Other things it does:

- Type / in a note for to-do lists, bullet lists, headings, code, quick math like /calc 25*4, and ready-made templates like /standup and /meeting

Privacy: no account, no cloud, no tracking. Your notes are encrypted on your PC with the encryption built into Windows, and the app works with no internet at all.

What it doesn't do (yet): it only runs on Windows, and notes don't sync between PCs. You can keep the notes file in a OneDrive or Dropbox folder, but only the PC that made it can read it.

Price: $4.99 once, for up to 3 of your PCs. There's a 7-day free trial and you don't need a card to start it.

https://stickies.lol

Come hang out on r/stickies I started r/stickies as a home for the app. If there's something you want added, something that bugs you, or you just want to see what's coming next, post it there. I read everything and reply to as much as I can. A lot of this update started as a comment from someone there.

On a Mac? Stickies was inspired by Hold My Notes, a lovely app for Mac by Shobhit. If you're on a Mac, give it a try.

Thanks for reading. I'm happy to answer anything in the comments.