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Would you be interested in this new PC app that I am developing? Please feedback.

Hi everyone, I'm currently working on developing a new PC management tool that offers system optimization and automatic updates for applications and drivers. I would love to hear your thoughts and interest in such an application. Here are a few planned features that I'm considering:

Dashboard: - Simple overview of system status. (such as how many app updates available)

Optimization: - Configurable - Removal of unwanted telemetry and Cortana. - Option to switch unnecessary system services to manual startup, conserving system resources. (If the service is needed, it will start on demand) - Additional features like disabling/enabling Power Throttling on laptops or showing file extensions for known file types. - And more!

App Updates: - Configurable - Automatic app updates on the computer using WinGet.

Driver Updates: - Configurable - Automatic driver updates on the computer.

Settings: - Overview of all available settings - Planning to include the option to import and export all program settings.

I would appreciate your feedback, ideas, or questions regarding these features and desing of the app. Does this tool sound appealing to you? Do you have any suggestions or additional features you would like to see? Thank you for your help!

Screenshots: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtxE6QPzFBAqqNNtDLp5XoXWkTxdOw?e=053qGF

What operating system are you looking at supporting?

What is going to be different between you and the other automation providers?

The application is currently being developed for Microsoft Windows, but I am open to supporting other operating systems in the future. The goal is to provide a comprehensive PC management tool that offers system optimization and automatic updates for applications and drivers. While there are existing automation providers, my app aims to differentiate itself by offering customizable options and being designed to be as user-friendly as possible. I want anyone to be able to use it, regardless of their technical expertise. I also plan to add many more features.

Additionally, I am not aware of any other automation provider that uses WinGet, which is a relatively new. Using WinGet means that almost all applications will be able to update. I have done some testing, and with the combination of my "optimization" and updated drivers (WU sometimes doesn't update all of them), it is safe to say that it does in fact speed up your computer (at least in benchmarks).

What exactly does optimisation in todays security conscious world mean?

Optimised for speed?

Optimised for security?

Optimised for hackers?

Optimised for the power company?

Optimised for the hardware manufacturers planned obsolescence?

My app optimizes the Windows Operating System by eliminating bloatware, Cortana, and more. It also offers automatic updates for apps and drivers, contributing to increased speed and enhanced security. Updating your apps and drivers and optimizing your Windows OS can be argued to improve both speed and security.

So how do you detect the latest drivers or are you installing the MS drivers offered via the windows update process or trawling the manufacturers website hoping to have the right region release?

And once drivers are downloaded and new features are introduced, how do you secure those new features?

Default installing the latest drivers doesnt lead to automatic security, and if I want to eliminate bloatware I can just by the LTSB enterprise version of windows.

There is a lot of work there, which is why I ask.

Thank you for your question. For detecting the latest drivers, I use a combination of sources. I am currently testing various methods and have functional prototypes in place. Additionally, I have developed an efficient matching algorithm to identify the best-matched driver for a specific device.

Regarding the question about regional releases, drivers are not dependent on regions. If you were referring to how I determine the correct drivers for a particular device, that's where my matching algorithm comes into play. It allows for the selection of the right drivers for each specific device. The drivers are downloaded from trusted sources on the internet and indexed within the application to ensure the correct drivers are chosen for the respective devices.

As for ensuring new features are secure, I have already addressed the proper driver installation process, which includes the necessary steps for integrating new features securely.

Regarding the LTSB version of Windows, while it is an option to install for those who find it suitable, most users do not have access to that version and prefer the commonly available Windows Pro or Home editions. My application is tailored to those users who want to optimize and manage their regular Windows Pro or Home versions without the need to switch to LTSB.

There is details in the message. It seems that it would be for Microsoft Windows, specifically the version of Windows that has Cortana and WinGet.

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