Windows PC Software
Browse a list of some of the most popular Windows apps of course we also include and regularly feature fresh Windows software that you might have not heard about just yet.
Most of these apps also work on Windows 7, Windows 10 and of course Windows 11. We usually mention that when we make the post.
We update this category constantly but we are always looking for new apps do not be shy, please contact us and tell us if we think we should feature your app or another app that you think people should definitely give a chance.
VirtualBox is Oracle’s free app for running Linux, other versions of Windows and more inside a window on your PC. This guide covers what your PC needs, downloading and installing it on Windows 11 and 10, building your first virtual machine, Guest Additions, the Extension Pack license, and fixes for common errors.
Wuwa Tappo is a free desktop pet from Kuro Games that puts chibi Wuthering Waves characters on your taskbar. They tap along as you type and click, and your keystrokes fill chests with new characters, accessories and emotes. This guide covers the install, the free WuwaTappo gift code, how chests work, multiplayer rooms, and how it compares to Bongo Cat.
WhatsApp for Windows is the free WhatsApp desktop app from the Microsoft Store. It brings your chats, group calls with up to 32 people, screen sharing and file sharing to your PC, and keeps working when your phone is off. This guide covers the install, two ways to link your phone, the app versus WhatsApp Web, keyboard shortcuts and fixes for common problems.
GIMP is a free, open source photo editor for Windows 11 and 10 that handles layers, retouching, cutouts and Photoshop files. This guide covers the install steps, the gimp.org installer vs the Microsoft Store version, how GIMP compares with Photoshop, and tips for your first week.
PhotoGIMP is a free patch that gives GIMP a Photoshop-style layout and Photoshop keyboard shortcuts on Windows. This guide covers the install steps, including the extra step the newest GIMP needs, a shortcut cheat sheet, how it compares with Photoshop, and how to undo it.
ArtCraft is a free, open-source set of Windows apps built to do the jobs of Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Acrobat, plus apps that stand in for Figma and Microsoft Office. This guide covers what each app does, how to install them with the ArtCraft Launcher, what is free, whether it is legal, and whether the alpha builds are ready to replace your current tools.
OneNote is Microsoft’s free note-taking app for Windows 10 and 11. This guide covers the install from the Microsoft Store, how Copilot and Copilot Notebooks work inside OneNote, how to move your notes off the retired OneNote for Windows 10 app, what the free version includes and what Microsoft 365 adds, how it compares with Notion, and the keyboard shortcuts worth learning first.
Google’s Gemini desktop app puts the assistant one keyboard shortcut away on Windows 11 and 10. Here is what it does, how to install it, and what is still arriving.
Flow Launcher is a free, open source app launcher for Windows. One keystroke opens a search box that finds apps, files and bookmarks, runs shell commands and more. Our guide will teach you how to use it so you can get a lot of things done much faster.
Grok Bot gives you AI teammates that handle tasks on dedicated cloud computers. On this page you will learn how to set it up on Windows, explore practical use cases, and see how it compares to regular chat tools.
Raycast is a keyboard-first app launcher for Windows from Raycast Technologies. It replaces slow app hunting with one hotkey that searches apps, files, and clipboard history instantly, our guide helps you get the best of it with tips, tricks, a video and screenshots.
GenClipboard is a free clipboard manager from Genspark. In our guide, we cover what it does, how to install it on Windows, what it does with copied passwords, and how it compares to the clipboard history already in Windows.
GenOffice is a free, open-source office suite from Genspark that opens Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files with an AI assistant built into each editor. In our guide, we cover what it does, how to install it on Windows, what the AI features cost, and how it compares to the office suite you use now.
Rainmeter is a free, open source tool that displays customizable skins, like clocks, system stats, and weather, right on your Windows desktop. In our guide, we cover how to install it, pick your first skins, and keep it running smoothly.
Windhawk is a free, open source mod loader that customizes the Windows taskbar, Start menu, and other programs without touching a single file on disk. Here is how it works, our top mod picks, and an honest look at how safe it is to run.
