IrfanView is a simple yet powerful image viewer that lets you crop, rotate or convert your files to different formats. There's a portable version available, and can also add functionality via plugins.
SpaceSniffer is a handy free tool to analyze your drive and visualize where big folders and files are placed. You can browse by largest file size or filter your search by date and format.
Whether you're at home or work, WhatsApp desktop makes your Windows/Mac the ultimate messaging machine. The latest version lets you link up to 4 devices and 1 phone, but don't need the latter to be online.
DaVinci Resolve is a complete solution for video editing, color correction, and audio post production with a fully featured free version available to download for Windows, Mac and Linux.
macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 introduces several bug fixes and improvements, but more interestingly, Apple has decided to make the complete installer available for anyone to download. The 11.6GB file can be found here.
Open Shell is a collection of classic features from Windows 95 you can apply to modern versions of Windows. A customizable Start menu, old school toolbar for Windows Explorer, and more.
Total Commander has a new Android Wi-Fi Transfer Plugin that allows you to send files directly from one Android device to another, or any other system with a web browser.
The gamer-oriented Opera GX has intergraded a UFO sci-fi shooter to its arsenal of features. If you lose your internet connection, the Operius game will pop-up. Check out more alternatives to Chrome here.
Java is used for a wide array of applications, from games like Minecraft to services like the Wikipedia. The latest version fixes numerous bugs and is available for all platforms.
Universal USB Installer is quite simple to use. Select a Live Linux Distribution, ISO file and flash drive, then click Install and you're ready to run Linux from a USB.
LibreOffice is a free productivity suite that includes word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics and flowcharts, databases, and formula editing. If you don't want to pay for an Office subscription, this is a very capable alternative.
AIMP is a powerful and complete media player that supports local files, NAS and podcasts. It also includes a lot of tools to manage your audio library, including an audio converter and a tag editor.
If you're looking to organize all your files, Bulk Rename Utility is an extremely capable free program that is worth a look. Set the criteria and rename files and/or folders with ease.
Microsoft has posted the Windows 11 ISO for anyone to download. Download the disk image to mount or burn, and you're set to install. If you need a bit more guidance, you can try the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool.
Stay connected with everyone, plus share documents and videos up to 1GB – and do it all privately thanks to heavily encrypted messages. It's free and multi-platform.
Available for the vast majority of operating systems, 1Password stores all your passwords and can be also used as a digital wallet. It features two-factor authentication and now includes a "Masked Email" option. Though it is not free, you can try it for 14 days here.
YUMI is a USB boot tool that can create a multi-purpose bootable USB drive containing several operating systems including Windows and Linux installers, antivirus utilities, diagnostic tools and many more.
Microsoft released the original Windows 11 Compatibility Tool in June so users could test their computers for Windows 11 compatibility, but later pulled it due to inaccuracies. Now, they've relaunched an improved, more precise version you can download here.
Sound Booster processes all audio and boosts it before it gets to the sound card, enabling you to set your volume level beyond maximum. Sound Booster works with browsers, media players, games and more.