7 laptop tools that replace extra apps

Windows Snipping Tool or macOS Screenshot shortcuts let you capture, edit, and share screens.

Both Windows and macOS include screen recording tools for tutorials, meetings, or demos, removing the need for separate recording software.

Preview on Mac and Edge/Photos on Windows allow basic PDF viewing, highlighting, signing, and markup without extra PDF apps.

These built-in tools help track resource usage, close frozen apps, and monitor performance without system-cleaner apps.

Native Focus Assist or Focus Mode blocks notifications and distractions, replacing productivity and concentration apps.

Wndows Clipboard History and macOS Universal Clipboard store copied items, reducing the need for clipboard manager apps.

Windows Search and macOS Spotlight quickly find files, apps, calculations, and settings without installing third-party launchers.