Whether you have just purchased a new laptop or PC, or want to give your existing one a makeover, you’ll want the best tools for Windows 10.
Within this article, we will cover some of the best Windows applications, tools and software that will enhance your productivity. Plus, the best part is that all the tools mentioned in the list below are either very cheap or free, so you can save money and get the best use from your device.
Best Windows 10 Productivity Apps
Boosting your PC productivity doesn’t have to be a chore. By using specific tools to help get jobs done a much simpler, faster and more efficient way is the goal of many productivity tools. And we have rounded up some of the best ones below.
Groupy
Groupy is a great tool that can help keep your online workspace organised. This application will keep information tabbed and organised, plus you can drag and drop multiple applications and documents together to group them into a tabbed interface for easy access and reference.
You can mouse over tabs to preview the window contents, and save groups of applications that you concisely use tiger for quick future access.
Price: £37.59 for one year via Stardock
TeamViewer
TeamViewer is one of the best remote access software options for Windows, and the good news is that it’s free for personal use.
Once you have installed TeamViewer onto a computer, you can connect to and control it from anywhere in the world using another computer or your mobile device. This can come in really handy if you are away and need to send yourself an important document stored on your PC, or to access and family or friends computer to troubleshoot their technical problems.
Price: Free for personal use or £32.90 per month for business use via TeamViewer
F.lux
If you spend a long period of time behind a screen on a daily basis, then this productivity tool may be right for you. F.lux automatically adjusts the colour of your computer to reduce eyestrain and headaches, so you sleep better at night.
All you have to do is enter your location and the lighting situation where you work, and the small utility will automatically adjust the colour of your monitor to the time of day. You can even adjust the colour display to a different pre-set setting that includes “reduce eyestrain” and “colour fidelity” for optimal comfort.
Price: Free for personal use or $20 per 10 devices for corporate use via justgetflux
Best Windows 10 Entertainment Apps
Filmora
Filmora is an extremely fun and modern video-making application that features an extremely intuitive user interface and lots of video effects.
This entertainment tool has advanced editing modes and much greater control than other competitors. Features include colour matching, audio ducking, green screen and speed control to make your videos as snappy as possible.
Price: Starting at US$ 61.99 per year via Filmora
Spotify
With an exhaustive list of tracks and podcasts, literally millions of artists and songs from all over the world publish their songs through Spotify. You can find and hear playlists, discover new music, create and edit your own playlists, plus share your favourite songs on-demand, all with the click of a button. There is also the option for offline listening for when you’re out and about without any internet connection.
Spotify is available to download on all devices including laptops and PCs that run on Windows 10 or 11.
Price: Free to all or premium accounts start at £9.99 per month via Spotify
Audible
Audible is an audiobook service owned by Amazon that offers the world’s largest selection of books and podcasts. You can find a whole host of titles and genres ranging from much-loved classics to new releases.
If you want to carry on reading your favourite book on your PC, you have the option to listen to your favourite book or podcast read aloud by a narrator, the authors themselves, or even well-known stars.
Price: £7.99 per month via Amazon
Best Windows 10 Educational Apps
Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning apps available today, and for a very good reason. This educational tool has a basic and accessible user interface that breaks languages down into simple pieces so you can learn at your own pace.
The great thing about this tool is that it is available on most major platforms, including Windows. When using this tool on a PC, you get access to extra functions such as a tips and notes section which is usually unavailable on mobile devices.
Price: Completely free to all users.
Google Classroom
A central place where teaching meets learning, Google classroom has many great features that you can adapt to fit into your own schedule.
As a teacher, you can create lesson plans, distribute and grade assignments, and offer constructive feedback to your students in an effortless way. And as a student, you can study from home in a very accessible way with access to plenty of resources and easy communication with teachers.
Price: Free to all users.
Evernote
Evernote allows you to manage and organise your personal and professional projects in a very easy way. You can write your thoughts as checklists, notebooks, notes and to-do lists to come back to whenever you need.
This educational tool also allows you to take notes in several formats such as text, sketches, photos, audio, and video. Or with your phone camera you can scan documents, business cards, drawings and handwritten notes and upload them straight onto your PC.
If using this tool for school, there is even the option to annotate images and allow your creativity to flow. For more security, especially if you have sensitive information stored on the application, you can add a password to your account.
Price: Free to all users.
Best Windows 10 Social Apps
Telegram Desktop
When socially connecting with other people in today’s world, you need a tool that can send and receive direct messages in an instant. Telegram Desktop can do just that from both your phone as well as your windows PC.
Simply download the application onto your desktop from the Windows store and enjoy pure instant messaging that is fast, secured and synced across all your devices.
Price: Free to all users
If you are looking for the best app to keep up to date with all the latest social news, then Reddit is the best option for you. It is one of the most popular social tools available and works on all devices, including yoru windows 10 laptop or PC.
Once you have installed the application from the windows store, you can either sign in or create an account to become a member. After that, you can read and submit content to the site such as links, text posts, images, and videos, which are then voted up or down by other members of the community.
Price: Free to all users.
Possibly the most well known social app the exist today, Facebook is also compatible with Windows 10 and 11. You can use this social app to connect with friends, family and other people who share similar ideas and interests.
Some of the most popular features on this app include messenger and marketplace where you can conveniently put up your personal items for sale and discover items that other people in your area are selling.
Price: Free to all users.
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