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These utilities mostly cater to accessing hidden information in Windows or tweaks to make Windows features even better.

wirelesskeyview

WirelessKeyView automatically finds all Wi-Fi passwords saved on your PC and displays them along with internet SSID.

you’ve got the option to copy, import, or export Wi-Fi passwords as well.

you’ve got the option to just double-select a folder listed to open it in Windows.

specialfoldersview

Interestingly, this tool wont ask for the Windows account password, unlike the browsers built-in password view setting.

Download WebBrowserPassView

If not already, you should consider usingPassword Managerfor better password security.

It will track all the packets that go through your data pipe and both their source and destination.

WifiInfoView

This includes equipment MAC address, Adaptor name, equipment name (if available), and connection time.

This information is super useful if you dont want any unknown devices accessing your web connection.

Download SoundVolumeView

VideoCacheView

Ever wanted to download a video that you just watched on the web?

NetworkTrafficView

This includes all the images you see on Facebook pages, including profile pictures.

Download DomainHostingView

Alternatively, you might also try theOnline Whois hosting tool.

Although you’ve got the option to further track down by contacting the owner if needed.

SoundVolumeView

Download Clipboardic

SearchMyFiles

Its a more advanced alternative to the basic WindowsSearch for Files and Foldersfeatures.

you’re free to combine multiple parameters to further pinpoint the file/folder.

Download DiskSmartView

FoldersReport

This tool creates a full report of a folder and everything inside it.

VideoCacheView

This includes subfolders inside the folders along with the files stored in them.

It will even separately show hidden, compressed, or system folders if they are inside the parent folder.

you’re free to monitor brightness, contrast, sharpness, color, position, and enable auto-setup.

DomainHostingView

you’re free to also create custom monitor profiles to load them later according to your need.

The comparison feature comes with this tool and the changes will be shown separately.

Apart from manufacturer information like name, manufacture date, and serial number, etc.

Clipboardic

it shows current battery capacity, max capacity, charge/discharge rate, and current power state.

All this information can be very useful for understanding the health of your laptop battery.

The tool can be configured to work from the system tray while being hidden inside the button.

DiskSmartView

you could also use it as a security camera to take pictures of your room every few seconds.

All the activity is time-stamped so you will know exactly when each action occurred.

You dont need LastActvityView installed beforehand to record all this information.

ControlMyMonitor

Download LastActivityView

Ending thoughts

So these were NirSoft utilities I find most useful for day-to-day use.

Next, if your Windows computer is running slow then thisoptimization softwarecan help you.

ProduKey

LastActivityView