Ninite solves a simple problem: installing a bunch of Windows programs one by one is tedious. You check the boxes for the apps you want — Chrome, Firefox, VLC, 7-Zip, Spotify, Steam, and dozens more — and Ninite gives you a single installer that downloads and installs all of them automatically. It skips toolbars and other bundled junk, and it always installs the latest version. The whole process takes a couple of minutes instead of twenty.

It's particularly useful when setting up a new PC or reinstalling Windows. The site has been running for over a decade and has a reputation for being reliable and ad-free. The free version works for personal use, and there's a paid pro version for businesses that need more control. It's one of those tools that is easy to overlook until you need it, and then it saves you a lot of clicking.