31 days, 31 Windows apps: One dev spent October sharing an app each day
Developer Joe Finney is celebrating October with “Tray-tober,” a month-long initiative designed to spotlight Windows 11’s often-overlooked system tray by releasing a new free utility or tool each day throughout the month. All projects are open-source and freely available on GitHub, allowing Windows users to download, use, and examine the code for each creation at no cost.
The initiative draws attention to frequently underutilized features of Windows 11, including the system tray, taskbar, and quick settings area that many users may not fully explore or appreciate. Rather than releasing all projects at once, Finney has spaced them throughout October, creating a daily release cycle that generates ongoing interest and engagement from the developer community.
Finney has organized all of his October projects on a dedicated Tray-tober page that functions as an interactive calendar with direct links to each daily release. This centralized hub makes it straightforward for interested users to browse, discover, and download the utilities that appeal to them most.
This community-driven approach to software development offers a refreshing alternative to traditional ways of celebrating the Halloween season. The initiative demonstrates how individual developers can highlight and improve lesser-known aspects of popular platforms while contributing useful tools to the community.