Windows Dotfiles

Installation

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This script will by default install the following application using winget:

• fd - Alternative to find Command
• Microsoft Windows Terminal - Terminal application
• Microsoft PowerToys - Tool to customize your Windows experience
• Void Tools Everything - File Search Engine
• Junegunn FZF - File Search Engine
• Git - Version Control System
• Starship - Prompt Styling
• Autohotkey v2 - Hotkey Engine

Include Setup-Software.ps script

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This will be additional packages:

• Core Temp - CPU Temperature Monitoring
• Miniconda - Lightweight Conda Distribution
• Calibre - E-Book Management
• Gpg4win - Encryption and Signature Software
• Android Platform Tools - ADB and Fastboot Utilities
• FFmpeg - Multimedia Framework
• Bulk Crap Uninstaller - Software Uninstaller
• Process Explorer - Advanced Task Manager
• Process Monitor - System Monitoring Tool
• ShellExView - Shell Extensions Manager
• qBittorrent - Torrent Client
• Rufus - Bootable USB Creator
• ShareX - Screen Capture and Sharing
• Strawberry Perl - Perl Programming Language Distribution

The link will autoconfigure the basic setup using the following powershell scripts from scripts folder:

• Bloatware-Removal
• Cleanup
• Setup-EnvironmentPaths
• Setup-NerdFornts
• Setup-Powershell
• Setup-Terminal
• Setup-Autohotkey

AutoHotkey Shortcuts for Desktop Switching and App Management

These dotfiles contain autohotkey script that provides a set of AutoHotkey (AHK) shortcuts to improve window and workspace management, allowing for quick desktop navigation, application launching, and window manipulation.

📌 Features

• Virtual Desktop Navigation using hjkl keys (Vim-style)
• Quick App Switching (Alt+Tab alternatives)
• PowerShell and Ubuntu Launchers (normal and admin modes)
• Default Browser & Media Player Activation
• Window Maximization and Restoration
• Window Closing and Reloading Scripts
• Restarting Windows Explorer
• Cycling Through Windows of the Same Application

🔥 Hotkeys and Their Functions

🌍 Push Windows Around

Hotkey	Action
Win + H	Push Window Left
Win + J	Push Window Up
Win + K	Push Window Down
Win + L	Push Window Right

🖥️ Virtual Desktop Shortcuts - Desktops must be created first

Hotkey	Action
Win + 1-9	Switch to Desktop (1-9)
Win + Shift + 1-9	Move current window to Desktop (1-9)

🔄 Window Switching

Hotkey	Action
Win + .	Switch to Next window (Alt+Tab alternative)
Win + ,	Switch to previous window (Shift+Alt+Tab altinative)

🖥️ Terminal Shortcuts

Hotkey	Action
Win + F12	Open Priviledged Terminal
Win + Enter	Open or activate Ubuntu terminal
Win + Shift + Enter	Open Ubuntu in new terminal tab

🌐 Browser & Media Player

Hotkey	Action
Win + C	Open or activate the default browser
Win + M	Open or activate AIMP media player

🪟 Window Management

Hotkey	Action
Win + F	Maximize/Restore the active window
Win + Q	Close the active window

🛠️ Script & System Management

Hotkey	Action
Ctrl + S	Reload AHK script if editing in Visual Studio Code
Alt + Shift + F11	Restart Windows Explorer
Alt + .	Cycle to the previous window of the same app
Alt + ,	Cycle to the next window of the same app

📝 Notes

• Ensure applications like PowerShell, Ubuntu, AIMP, and your browser are properly installed.
• This script is optimized for Windows users who frequently switch between virtual desktops and applications.
• The Win + M hotkey is currently set for AIMP. If you prefer Spotify, uncomment and modify the respective section.

Feel free to customize the script to fit your workflow! 🚀