Open-source might not be the first thing you think of with Windows, but these free tools can seriously boost your productivity.

FreeFileSync is an open-source file synchronization tool that creates exact copies of your folders wherever you need them.

Files by Google is a great file management app for basic tasks, but if you need something more powerful consider these alternatives.

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