There’s no doubt that Windows has a number of built-in features that are great and a number of them that aren’t up to the mark.

Thankfully, there are a number of free alternatives that can be used to replace the ones that aren’t so great.

So, here is a list of 4 Windows features that can replaced with better ones:

#1: Search

While Search in Windows 8 is fast and well-integrated with the Start Screen. Unfortunately, it can’t find documents or executables. Which means that you will have to look for these files using File Explorer search. Instead, try using a search utility called “Everything”.

#2: File Transfer

One of the simplest things that you can do in Windows 7 is carry out file transfers. However, it’s just as frustrating too because they take like forever. So instead of wasting an afternoon transferring files, try using a utility such as TeraCopy which will move your files faster and will avoid failed transfers too.

#3: Screenshots

By pressing Win-PrtScn, one can easily get a screenshot in Windows 8. However, what must you do if you need a number of screenshots in the process?

Truth be told, there are a number of options that are available to help you with this simple task. But most experts recommend Greenshot that allows you to do a number of things with the screenshots taken.

#4: Notepad

If there’s a reason why people use Notepad, it is for its simplicity. Doesn’t it make sense to use Word if you wanted something more complex. In other words, more features? This is where Notepad++ comes in. Some of these include spell check, edit a number of files at once as well as a customizable user interface.