Top 9 Windows utilities

It's the time of year when we pay homage to all the things in life we appreciate. This week, I'm taking the opportunity to give thanks for my favorite software with a list of my top 9 Windows utilities.

Number 9: Audacity

This free audio editor is a godsend for anyone who has to select samples from speeches or cut music tracks down to size. A basic interface belies a large set of tools for filtering audio, adding effects, and mixing tracks.

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