Windows 10 Essential

With some exceptions and tools.

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  1. Free and open-source office suite with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, math formula editor, and database tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
    +8
    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7
  2. Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Kindle Fire
    • Haiku
    • Android TV
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 1
    VLC Media Player screenshot 2
    +4
    VLC Media Player screenshot 3
  3. Opera GX icon
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    Browser designed for gaming with CPU, RAM, network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integrations, GX Corner for news and game deals, and custom themes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Opera GX screenshot 1
    Opera GX screenshot 1
    Opera GX screenshot 2
    +6
    Opera GX screenshot 3
  4. Stremio icon
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    Media center supporting movies, series, YouTube, and smartTV casting via DLNA/Chromecast. Offers HD, subtitles, add-ons, with no registration needed. Notice of new episodes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
    Website
    Website
    Stremio screenshot 2
    +8
    Stremio screenshot 3
  5. Vortex icon
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    Vortex is the new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods icon Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Vortex screenshot 1
    Vortex screenshot 1
    Vortex screenshot 2
    +1
    Vortex screenshot 3
  6. Yuzu icon
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    yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main Window with games
    Graphic settings in 1561 build
  7. The main library organizer and launcher with connectivity with all the other gaming platforms. Also a DRM-free store, totally worth having.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1
  8. RetroArch icon
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    Essential emulators and retro games launcher, with an friendly interface, gamepad manager, integrated settings for all supported emulators (cores).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Main view
    Online updater
    Screen keyboard
    +6
    Playlist
  9. Rufus icon
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    Formats USB drives to various file systems and creates bootable USBs from ISOs. Supports MS-DOS/FreeDOS bootable sticks and offers BIOS or UEFI options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Rufus screenshot 1
    Rufus screenshot 2
    Rufus screenshot 3
  10. MiniLyrics is a software that displays scrolling lyrics for selected tracks. It works with various media players like iTunes, Windows Media Player, Winamp, Spotify, Album Player, Helium Music Manager, JetAudio, VLC Media Player and XMPlay.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    MiniLyrics screenshot 1
    MiniLyrics screenshot 1
    MiniLyrics screenshot 2
  11. FrostWire icon
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    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire icon LimeWire .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    FrostWire screenshot 1
    FrostWire screenshot 1
    FrostWire screenshot 2
    +13
    FrostWire screenshot 3
  12. RPCS3 icon
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    RPCS3 is an experimental open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows, Mac and Linux. RPCS3 began development in May of 2011 by its founders, DH and Hykem.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    RPCS3 screenshot 1
    RPCS3 screenshot 1
    RPCS3 screenshot 2
  13. Cemu icon
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    Software to emulate Wii U games and applications on PC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Cemu screenshot 1
    Cemu screenshot 1
    Cemu screenshot 2
  14. The Epic Games Store is a digital platform for computer games that champions developer success by offering an 88% revenue share. With the "Epic First Run" program, developers enjoy 100% revenue for the first six months for exclusive titles, transitioning to the standard split thereafter?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Epic Games Store screenshot 1
    Epic Games Store screenshot 1
  15. A multi-platform ecosystem connecting players globally with cross-progression, rewards, and cross-play, accessible via desktop and mobile, requiring only a Ubisoft account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 1
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 2
    Ubisoft Connect screenshot 3
  16. EA App icon
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    The EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    EA App screenshot 1
  17. Steam icon
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    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Store
    Steam Community
    Library
    +1
    Big Picture Mode
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