ExplorerGenie

It's not new, it's not amazing, yet the good old context menu (the one that pops up when right-clicking a file or the desktop) is often taken for granted.

For most users, the default context menu of Windows is enough for everyday operations, while power users will often desire a bit more functionality.

Defined by its creator as an "extension to the context menu of the Windows Explorer," ExplorerGenie (formerly CopyPathMenu) offers just that.

Straight off the bat, it's worth noting that ExplorerGenie is not the most feature-packed context menu tool out there. However, what it is, is a remarkably user-friendly tool that smoothly integrates with Windows Explorer.

With the help of this app, you can effortlessly copy the path of any file to the clipboard in various formats. For example, you can copy the path as a link and insert it directly into your emails or documents with just a few mouse clicks. You can also copy the path as an HTML path, as a C/C++ syntax entry, or as URI (uniform resource identifier).

It can also help you calculate file hashes, quite useful if you're in the habit of verifying the integrity of downloaded files. The list of hashing algorithms includes MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and RIPEMD-160.

There's also something that ExplorerGenie brings that might make it a favorite among developers or users who often rely on command-line tools. The app makes it a lot easier to open tools like the Command-Line or Power Shell directly from the context menu.

The list of options includes Command Prompt (and Command Prompt as admin), Power Shell (and as admin), and Windows Explorer (also available as admin).

The feature list and the overall quality of the design recommend ExplorerGenie as a handy context menu tool. It may not be the most versatile tool of this sort, but if you often rely on command-line tools, and you like verifying files you download via hashes, then ExplorerGenie is definitely an app you should consider installing.