Windows Software

I’ve put together a list of the best software for Windows PCs. These are all free, unless otherwise noted.

I have a pages for Best Mac Software and Best Software Development Tools.

For an always up to date list, check out my Best Software List on Github.

Cloud Storage, Sync, and Backup

• Drobo - Get the software, after the hardware.
• Google Drive - Google’s cloud service tied to your Gmail.
• OneDrive - Microsoft’s cloud service.

Web Browser Extensions

• Buffer App - For managing your social media posts.
• Ghostery - To protect your privacy.
• LastPass - Securely store/generate passwords.
• PushBullet - Push messages to your devices.

Internet

• Chrome - Google web browser.
• Firefox - My second favorite browser.
• Tweetdeck - Twitter client with columns.

Miscellaneous and Utilities

• 7 Zip - Decompress zip/rar files.
• Android File Transfer - Transfer files via USB to your Android device.
• Classic Shell - If you use Windows 8 and want the Start Menu back.
• Filezilla - SFTP client.
• Gizmo Drive - Mount ISOs.
• Microsoft Security Essentials - Antivirus/Antispyware security software.
• PDF-XChange Viewer - Open PDFs.
• Process Explorer - Monitor your system processes.
• Teamviewer - Remotely control another computer.
• Tunnel Bear - VPN software.
• World Community Grid - Grid computing.

Music and Video

• Handbrake - Edit/convert videos.
• Plex Media Server - Media server for your home videos/photos.
• Spotify - Music player.
• VLC Media Player - The best video/media player for any OS.

Pictures and Images

• Gimp - Edit pictures, a Photoshop-like program that’s free.
• Google Photos - Google’s photo storage.
• Paint .Net - Edit pictures/images.
• Picasa - Google’s older photo storage service.

Productivity

• F.lux - Automatically adjust your computer screen to match lighting.
• Skitch - Edit your screenshot images.
• Slack - Collaboration software for teams.