I've tried many an app launcher in the past few months, whether that's on Windows or macOS. While I definitely have my favorites already, I keep seeing new options here and there, and when I wrote about the tools that change how you use Windows, one of our readers mentioned Listary, so I had to give it a shot.

Listary is a pretty interesting combination of a launcher and a file search tool, with some extra perks to speed up your workflow that much more. If you're looking for a lightweight way to quickly launch your apps and boost your productivity, this is a pretty solid option, even if it lacks some of the features of its competitors.

Listary is essentially split into two main components: the launcher, and the file search tool (though the launcher also searches your files). The launcher is fairly basic, but it's still a step up from using Windows Search to open your apps. Press Ctrl twice and you have a search bat on your screen, and you can use it to search for any app or file you want. Press Enter, and you'll launch it. It's very straightforward, but it actually saves you a ton of time once you get used to it. Using the Start menu feels clunky compared to a launcher like this. One big benefit is you can also create custom commands for specific tasks or programs, so it's even quicker to launch them.