The video discusses 25 essential free PC programs for gamers, highlighting their uses such as updating/installing multiple programs, setting up RGB lighting, managing game libraries across platforms, storing passwords, managing hard disk space, and more. It covers tools for both performance optimization like MSI Afterburner and convenience features like JoyToKey for controller mapping. The list also includes utilities for specific tasks like playing LAN games online with XLink Kai or adjusting old games to run on modern widescreen monitors. The video emphasizes the importance of these programs in enhancing the gaming experience on PC.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions:
1. Ninite and Patch My PC are programs that allow users to update or install multiple essential programs at once.
2. Open RGB is an open-source program that allows users to adjust RGB lighting settings for their computer.
3. God Galaxy is an all-in-one launcher that compiles games from different launchers into one list.
4. KeePass is a program that allows users to store passwords and autofill them.
5. WizTree is a program that helps users manage disk space by visualizing what's taking up space on their hard drive.
6. XLink Kai is a program that allows users to play LAN-enabled games online for consoles like Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, PS3, and PS4.
7. Disabling Sticky Keys is a setting that can be changed in the Windows settings to prevent the Sticky Keys feature from interfering with gaming.
8. GeForce Experience is a hardware-accelerated recording software that allows users to capture video and set video settings for games.
9. AMD Re-Live is a recording software similar to GeForce Experience, but for AMD GPUs.
10. LightScreen is a program that simplifies the process of taking and processing screenshots.
11. MSI Afterburner is a hardware monitoring software that allows users to tweak settings and overclock their GPU.
12. HWiNFO is a lightweight program for hardware analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
13. RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS) is a program that allows users to monitor frame rates and adjust settings for graphics.
14. DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) is a program that allows users to uninstall drivers for testing.
15. NVIDIA Profile Inspector is an open-source tool that allows users to adjust settings for NVIDIA GPUs.
16. Notepad++ is a text editor that is useful for editing ini files and other text documents.
17. Borderless Gaming is a program that allows users to turn windowed games into full-screen games.
18. Widescreen Fixer is a utility that allows users to play older games in widescreen resolution.
19. Flawless Widescreen is a program that allows users to configure FOVs for games that don't have widescreen options.
20. JoyToKey is a program that allows users to map key and mouse inputs to a controller.
21. SuperF4 is a program that allows users to exit out of games that are frozen or stuck.
22. DisplayFusion is a multiple monitor config program that makes it easier to adjust and organize monitor settings.
23. Everything is a search tool that allows users to locate files and folders quickly and accurately.
24. Bulk Crap Uninstaller is a program that allows users to mass uninstall programs, registry keys, and other items.
Note: Some of these facts may be mentioned multiple times in the text, but I have only listed each fact once.