Winaero
Winaero Tweaker, developed by Sergey Tkachenko, is a freeware utility software for Microsoft Windows that allows the user to modify the interface, settings, features of the operating system, and to enable hidden features of the os.[4][5] It is available for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
| Original author(s) | Sergey Tkachenko |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Sergey Tkachenko |
| Initial release | 9 March 2015[1] |
| Stable release | |
| Written in | c++ |
| Operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Platform | win32 |
| Available in | English |
| Website | winaerotweaker |
The software includes many of the winaero.com applications that were previously available as standalone apps, all still available on winaero.com. The first version was released in March, 2015 as an "all-in-one" app for tweaking Windows.[6]
History
Tkachenko has been developing apps for modifying Windows since 2010. He started Winaero.com in July 2011 as a way to share his apps and themes for Windows and post articles and resources about Windows, Linux, and other software.[7] In August 2012, Winaero started to publish English articles on its blog.
Winaero Tweaker was 0.1 was released on 9 March 2015 to make it easier for users to keep track of the different Winaero tools and make it easier for Tkachenko to maintain and develop.
Recognition
Winaero's software utilities have been recognised by WinSuperSite,[8] Lifehacker,[9] PCWorld,[10] Engadget[11] and several other reputable news sites and blogs. A number of Winaero tools have been featured on these sites.
References
- "Winaero Tweaker 0.1 release blogpost". Winaero.com.
- "Winaero Tweaker Version History".
- "Winaero Tweaker 1.40 release notes". Winaero.com.
- "Official Winaero Tweaker download mirror". WinaeroTweaker.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- Tkachenko, Sergey. "Winaero Tweaker download page on Winaero.com". Winaero.com. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- "Winaero Tweaker 0.1 release blogpost". Winaero.com.
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