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A conversational AI assistant for writing, learning, coding, and everyday problem-solving.
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ChatGPT
A conversational AI assistant for writing, learning, coding, and everyday problem-solving.
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Write code
Compare editors, runtimes, APIs, databases, and version-control tools for software work.
↗02Edit videos
Find tools for cutting, color work, encoding, motion, and video delivery.
↗03Use AI
Explore assistants and local models for writing, analysis, coding, and everyday help.
↗04Create graphics
Discover software for photos, vectors, painting, layout, and 3D work.
↗05Analyze data
Compare databases, statistics tools, notebooks, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
↗06Record my screen
Find screen capture, recording, streaming, and annotation software.
↗07Improve my PC
Explore utilities for search, diagnostics, storage, maintenance, and Windows workflows.
↗08Protect passwords
Compare password managers and encryption tools for protecting accounts and data.
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A lightweight and extensible source-code editor for modern development workflows.
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Blender
A complete open-source suite for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and video work.
7-Zip
A compact file archiver with strong compression and support for many archive formats.
VLC media player
A versatile open-source media player with broad audio, video, and streaming support.
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Curated collections
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Developer Starter Pack
A practical base for coding, version control, APIs, and local development.
7 apps02
New PC Essentials
A focused toolkit for a fresh Windows setup.
7 apps03
Content Creator Starter Pack
Capture, edit, design, and publish creative work.
6 apps04
Data Analyst Starter Pack
Explore, query, visualize, and communicate data.
8 apps05
Privacy Starter Pack
Useful tools for stronger account, browser, and data privacy.
6 apps06
Career & Interview Starter Pack
Prepare applications, practice speaking, organize opportunities, and meet confidently.
6 appsExplore the catalog
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AI & Assistants
Local and cloud tools for writing, analysis, coding, and everyday help.
6 apps02
Web Browsers
Browse, research, and work online with the experience that fits you.
7 apps03Developer Tools
Editors, version control, APIs, databases, terminals, and delivery tools.
17 apps04
Virtualization & Emulation
Create isolated guest systems, development labs, compatibility environments, and hardware emulation workflows.
3 apps05
Programming Languages & Runtimes
The languages and runtimes behind modern software.
6 apps06
Data & Analytics
Explore databases, build models, and turn data into useful decisions.
34 apps07
Design & Graphics
Create illustrations, edit images, and build visual work.
32 apps08
Photo Editing & Photography
Retouch images, process RAW files, manage photo libraries, create composites, and prepare polished exports.
12 appsTools organized around real work
Browse by profession
Choose a role to find relevant writing, planning, communication, research, design, security, mapping, and specialist applications in one place.
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Teachers & Education
Prepare lessons, present concepts, manage materials, assess learning, collaborate, and support classroom projects.
39 apps02
Healthcare & Nursing
General productivity, learning, research, and collaboration tools; use only organization-approved systems for patient data.
16 apps03
Social Work & Community Services
Plan services, prepare documents, meet clients, coordinate teams, and protect sensitive information using approved workflows.
12 apps04
Public Safety & Emergency Services
General documentation, mapping, media, training, and secure-work tools for approved agency use.
16 apps05Engineering & CAD
Draft, model, map, calculate, program hardware, inspect drawings, and communicate technical work.
19 apps06
Culinary & Hospitality
Organize recipes, costs, schedules, menus, inventories, teams, and guest-facing materials.
16 appsTransparent and community-built
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Flameshot
A screenshot utility with fast capture, annotation, highlighting, redaction, and configurable shortcuts.
Stellarium
An open-source planetarium that renders a realistic sky for astronomy learning, observing plans, and presentations.
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