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The best example of this isEarTrumpet, an audio app that’s vastly superior to Microsoft’s own offering.

Today, Twitter us@kid_jeniusflagged another must-have app.

DisplayBuddy app on Windows 11

DisplayBuddy allows you control the brightness of external monitors without having to use hardware buttons.

The concept is so straightforward that I was surprised it isn’t built into Windows 11 directly.

The fact that DisplayBuddy recently added support for LG Ultrafine displays is evidence of that.

DisplayBuddy on Windows 11

Using the app is simple.

Clicking on the Display Buddy icon brings up an interface full of sliders for your various displays.

It can also control the volume of your connected speakers.

DisplayBuddy | $6.99

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