Ctrl Deck

About the startup

Ctrl Deck is a visual productivity and organization tool for Windows designed to reduce the time lost searching for applications, files, folders, links, shortcuts and project resources. Instead of repeatedly browsing through the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, folders, bookmarks and open windows, users can bring the resources they need together in one clear, customizable panel. Ctrl Deck can be adapted to different ways of working, whether the goal is to manage professional projects, client files, study sessions, creative work, administrative tasks, development environments or everyday computer use. Resources can be organized into editable groups and Workspaces. A Workspace can contain the applications, documents, folders, websites and shortcuts required for a project, client, routine or recurring activity. Users can review the contents of a Workspace and choose which available elements to open, making it easier to return to a task without manually rebuilding the same working setup each time. One of Ctrl Deck's main capabilities is one-click capture of a compatible work environment that is already open. The software can identify supported applications, files, folders and web links currently in use and collect them into a reusable work context. That context can then be reopened later in seconds. Ctrl Deck does not claim to restore an entire Windows session, reproduce every window exactly, recover unsaved work or replace the saving functions of other applications. It focuses on helping users preserve and reopen the compatible resources that matter. The APPS section helps users find useful software detected on their computer, along with selected Windows tools. Integrated search makes applications easier to locate, and items can be added quickly to groups or to new and existing Workspaces. Ctrl Deck also supports drag and drop for applications, files, folders, web links and shortcuts. This makes it possible to build a personalized organization visually, without technical knowledge and without being forced into a fixed structure. During initial setup, users can selectively import desktop shortcuts, taskbar shortcuts and Chrome links. Suggested groups can help create a useful starting point while remaining fully editable. Live Spaces provide a flexible way to collect active resources temporarily. When a temporary context becomes useful enough to keep, it can be converted into a permanent Workspace. Optional keyboard shortcuts can also be assigned to groups, applications and Workspaces for faster access, but they are never required. Ctrl Deck remains fully usable through its visual panel, which can stay visible or be shown and hidden quickly when more screen space is needed. Configuration import and export help users preserve or transfer their setup. Improved migration tools, clearer license information, guided onboarding and practical assistance make the software accessible to new users while still supporting more advanced organizations. A Quick Start video with subtitles in seven languages and a detailed FAQ are available to help users install, configure and understand the main features. Ctrl Deck is suitable for professionals, freelancers, small business owners, students, creators, developers, researchers and anyone who regularly switches between multiple tasks or combinations of resources on a Windows computer. It is especially useful for people who lose time reopening the same tools, searching for project materials or reconstructing their work context throughout the day. The software runs locally and remains controlled by the user. It does not require a mandatory cloud account, shared team environment or subscription. It does not depend on hidden automation or remote execution. Applications and resources are opened only through explicit user actions, and advanced capabilities remain local, visible and configurable. Ctrl Deck is distributed by COM'BOX, an independent software publisher focused on useful, clear and well-designed applications for real everyday problems. The Windows installer is digitally signed through Microsoft Azure Artifact Signing, and the application is also available through the Microsoft Store. The objective is simple: search less, organize resources more clearly and resume work faster.