Windows built in ransomware protection, but disabled by default, so you need to enable it if you want it.
https://www.pcgamer.com/windows-10-has-a-built-in-ransomware-block-you-just-need-to-enable-it/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/controlled-folders?view=o365-worldwide

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procmon Sysinternals Process Monitor - lets you view all processes running in Windows and allows you to terminate them
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html ShellExView Shell Extensions Manager - “ShellExView can be used for solving context-menu problems in Explorer environment. For more information, read the following article: Right-click is slow or weird behavior caused by context menu handlers”
https://ninite.com/ Ninite - Allows you to install apps on computers super fast. Very useful for new computers with no apps installed.