Visual Studio Code
A lightweight and extensible source-code editor for modern development workflows.
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Software collections
Focused sets of useful tools for a job, workflow, or fresh computer.01
Developer Starter Pack
A practical base for coding, version control, APIs, and local development.
Git
The distributed version-control system used across modern software development.
GitHub Desktop
A visual Git client that makes common GitHub workflows easier to manage.
Python
A versatile programming language used for automation, data, web development, and AI.
Node.js
A JavaScript runtime for building command-line tools, services, and web applications.
Postman
A collaborative platform for building, testing, and documenting APIs.
Docker Desktop
A desktop environment for building and running containerized applications locally.
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.
Mozilla Firefox
An independent open-source browser with strong customization and privacy controls.
Microsoft PowerToys
A collection of advanced Windows utilities for windowing, search, input, and productivity.
Everything
A fast filename search utility that indexes Windows file systems in real time.
Bitwarden
A password manager with cross-platform apps and an open-source core.
ShareX
A Windows capture and productivity tool for screenshots, recording, and automated sharing.
OBS Studio
Open-source software for live streaming, scene composition, and screen recording.
DaVinci Resolve
A professional video editor combining editing, color, effects, motion graphics, and audio.
Audacity
An open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder for podcasts, music, and cleanup.
GIMP
A powerful open-source image editor for retouching, composition, and graphic work.
Canva
A visual design platform for presentations, social graphics, documents, and more.
Blender
A complete open-source suite for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and video work.
Power BI Desktop
A Windows application for connecting, modeling, and visualizing business data.
Tableau Public
A free visual-analytics platform for exploring public data, building interactive visualizations, and publishing them to the Tableau Public community.
Python
A versatile programming language used for automation, data, web development, and AI.
DBeaver Community
A universal desktop database client for exploring and managing many database systems.
PostgreSQL
A powerful open-source relational database with a long record of reliability.
R
A programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics.
RStudio Desktop
An integrated development environment designed for R and data-science workflows.
Visual Studio Code
A lightweight and extensible source-code editor for modern development workflows.
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Privacy Starter Pack
Useful tools for stronger account, browser, and data privacy.
Mozilla Firefox
An independent open-source browser with strong customization and privacy controls.
Brave
A Chromium-based browser with built-in tracker and ad blocking controls.
Bitwarden
A password manager with cross-platform apps and an open-source core.
KeePassXC
A local, open-source password manager compatible with KeePass databases.
Signal
An encrypted messaging application with desktop companions for linked accounts.
VeraCrypt
Open-source disk-encryption software for encrypted containers and drives.
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Career & Interview Starter Pack
Prepare applications, practice speaking, organize opportunities, and meet confidently.
A professional network for researching roles, building a profile, finding jobs, and connecting with recruiters.
Grammarly
Writing assistance for polishing resumes, cover letters, applications, schoolwork, and professional messages.
Yoodli
An AI communication coach with roleplay practice for job interviews, presentations, public speaking, and workplace conversations.
Teal
A career workspace for tracking job applications, tailoring resumes, organizing opportunities, and preparing for interviews.
Canva
A visual design platform for presentations, social graphics, documents, and more.
Zoom Workplace
A video meetings and team collaboration application for work and learning.
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Student Project Pack
Research, write, cite, calculate, visualize, and collaborate on school assignments.
Microsoft OneNote
A digital notebook for class notes, research, drawings, study materials, and project organization.
Zotero
A research assistant for collecting, organizing, citing, and sharing sources.
Mendeley Reference Manager
A reference manager for organizing research papers, annotating PDFs, and creating citations and bibliographies.
Overleaf
A collaborative LaTeX editor for reports, research papers, technical documents, and academic projects.
Desmos Graphing Calculator
An interactive graphing calculator for plotting functions, exploring equations, and supporting math assignments.
diagrams.net
An open-source diagramming tool for flowcharts, system maps, processes, school projects, and technical documentation.
Figma
A collaborative design platform for interfaces, prototypes, presentations, diagrams, and shared project assets.
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PC Game Launcher Pack
Official clients for major PC game libraries and indie catalogs.
Steam
Valve's desktop client for discovering, buying, organizing, updating, and playing PC games.
Epic Games Launcher
The official Epic Games Store client for managing games, purchases, updates, and weekly offers.
GOG GALAXY
GOG's optional game client for installing its catalog and organizing supported libraries and friends.
Battle.net
Blizzard's official desktop app for installing, updating, and launching supported Blizzard games.
EA app
Electronic Arts' desktop client for browsing, installing, updating, and launching EA games.
Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft's PC service for installing games, managing a library, connecting with friends, and accessing rewards.
Xbox app for Windows
Microsoft's Windows app for discovering PC games, managing installs, and accessing supported Game Pass titles.
itch.io app
An open-source desktop client for installing, updating, and launching games and tools from itch.io.
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Streaming Creator Pack
Broadcast, record, clean audio, control scenes, edit highlights, and build a recognizable channel.
OBS Studio
Open-source software for live streaming, scene composition, and screen recording.
Streamlabs Desktop
A streaming application with overlays, alerts, and creator-focused broadcast tools.
PRISM Live Studio
A creator-focused broadcast studio with scene tools, widgets, integrated chat, recording, and multistream options.
NVIDIA Broadcast
An RTX-powered voice and video utility for noise removal, virtual backgrounds, camera framing, and creator broadcasts.
Elgato Stream Deck
The desktop control app for building Stream Deck actions, profiles, multi-actions, and creator workflow shortcuts.
DaVinci Resolve
A professional video editor combining editing, color, effects, motion graphics, and audio.
Audacity
An open-source multi-track audio editor and recorder for podcasts, music, and cleanup.
Canva
A visual design platform for presentations, social graphics, documents, and more.
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Office & Administration Pack
A practical core for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, meetings, PDFs, and task coordination.
Microsoft Word
A document editor for reports, letters, policies, resumes, lesson materials, forms, and collaborative writing.
Microsoft Excel
A spreadsheet application for calculations, schedules, budgets, inventories, records, dashboards, and data analysis.
Microsoft PowerPoint
A presentation application for lessons, briefings, proposals, training, reports, and visual storytelling.
Microsoft Outlook
An email and calendar app for managing messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and multiple accounts.
Microsoft Teams
A workplace and classroom app for meetings, calls, chat, channels, files, and team collaboration.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
A free PDF reader for viewing, printing, commenting, filling forms, adding signatures, and sharing documents.
Microsoft OneNote
A digital notebook for class notes, research, drawings, study materials, and project organization.
Microsoft To Do
A cross-device task list for planning daily work and personal reminders.
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Teacher Toolkit
Prepare lessons, present clearly, manage notes, meet learners, and create visual classroom materials.
Microsoft PowerPoint
A presentation application for lessons, briefings, proposals, training, reports, and visual storytelling.
OpenBoard
An open-source interactive whiteboard designed for classrooms, teaching displays, and lesson presentation.
Microsoft Whiteboard
A collaborative digital canvas for brainstorming, teaching, coaching, meetings, planning, and visual problem-solving.
Microsoft OneNote
A digital notebook for class notes, research, drawings, study materials, and project organization.
Microsoft Teams
A workplace and classroom app for meetings, calls, chat, channels, files, and team collaboration.
Zoom Workplace
A video meetings and team collaboration application for work and learning.
Canva
A visual design platform for presentations, social graphics, documents, and more.
GeoGebra
Interactive mathematics software for geometry, algebra, graphing, and classrooms.
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Engineering & Field Pack
Model, draft, inspect, map, calculate, and coordinate technical projects from design through field work.
FreeCAD
An open-source parametric 3D modeler for mechanical design, product work, architecture, and technical projects.
AutoCAD
Professional CAD software for precise 2D drafting, 3D design, documentation, and industry-specific toolsets.
KiCad
An open-source electronics design suite for schematics, printed circuit boards, inspection, and manufacturing files.
QGIS
An open-source geographic information system for mapping, spatial analysis, field planning, and location data.
Autodesk DWG TrueView
A free Windows utility for opening, measuring, plotting, and converting 2D and 3D DWG drawing files.
Bluebeam Revu
A construction-focused PDF workspace for reviewing drawings, marking up documents, coordinating work, and collaborating through Studio.
GNU Octave
A numerical computing environment for mathematics, data analysis, simulation, plotting, and MATLAB-compatible workflows.
diagrams.net
An open-source diagramming tool for flowcharts, system maps, processes, school projects, and technical documentation.
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Mobile Store Directory
Official and trusted app catalogs for Android, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Windows, and open-source mobile software.
Google Play Store
Google's official storefront for discovering and installing Android apps, games, books, and other mobile content.
Apple App Store
Apple's official marketplace for apps and games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Store
Samsung's official store for apps, games, themes, and services designed for compatible Galaxy devices.
HUAWEI AppGallery
Huawei's official app distribution platform for finding, installing, and managing apps on compatible devices.
Microsoft Store
Microsoft's official Windows storefront for discovering apps, games, entertainment, and supported device software.
F-Droid
An open-source Android app store focused on freely licensed software with an independently installable client.
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Mobile Creator Pack
Create, edit, publish, and manage visual, video, audio, and channel content from a phone or tablet.
KineMaster
A mobile video editor with a multi-layer timeline, keyframes, chroma key, audio controls, captions, effects, and high-resolution export.
Snapseed
A mobile photo editor with selective adjustments, RAW support, masking, filters, healing, perspective, and non-destructive edit stacks.
Adobe Scan
A mobile document-scanner that captures paper, improves the image, recognizes text, and saves scans as searchable PDF files.
BandLab
A cloud-connected music creation studio for recording, arranging, editing, collaborating, and publishing songs from web or mobile devices.
YouTube Studio
The official mobile channel-management app for reviewing analytics, managing videos, replying to comments, and monitoring channel activity.
ibisPaint
A cross-platform digital drawing app with brushes, layers, manga tools, process recording, and cloud project transfer.
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Photo Editing & Photography Pack
Retouch images, develop RAW photographs, organize libraries, and prepare polished exports across desktop, browser, and mobile workflows.
Adobe Photoshop
A professional image editor for compositing, retouching, selections, masks, typography, generative tools, and layered creative work.
Affinity
A free professional design application that combines non-destructive photo editing, vector illustration, typography, page layout, RAW development, and customizable creative workspaces in one desktop studio.
Adobe Lightroom
A cloud-connected photography workflow for importing, organizing, adjusting, masking, processing, and sharing photographs across supported devices.
Photopea
A browser-based raster and vector editor with layers, masks, smart objects, typography, RAW processing, and broad professional file-format support.
darktable
An open-source photography workflow and RAW developer with non-destructive adjustments, color management, collection tools, tethering, and export controls.
RawTherapee
A cross-platform open-source RAW processor with detailed demosaicing, color, tone, lens, noise, sharpening, and batch-development controls.
digiKam
An open-source digital photo manager for cataloging, tagging, rating, comparing, editing, batch processing, and working with metadata and RAW files.
GIMP
A powerful open-source image editor for retouching, composition, and graphic work.
Snapseed
A mobile photo editor with selective adjustments, RAW support, masking, filters, healing, perspective, and non-destructive edit stacks.
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Animation & Motion Pack
Create frame-by-frame animation, motion graphics, stop motion, character performances, and visual effects.
Adobe After Effects
A motion-design and visual-effects application for compositing, keyframe animation, tracking, rotoscoping, titles, and graphics for video.
Adobe Animate
A vector-animation authoring application for frame-by-frame and tweened animation, interactive content, character rigs, assets, and multi-format publishing.
OpenToonz
An open-source 2D animation production suite for scanning, drawing, painting, exposure sheets, compositing, effects, and raster or vector workflows.
Pencil2D
A lightweight open-source application for hand-drawn 2D animation using raster and vector layers, onion skinning, keyframes, sound, and camera tracks.
Synfig Studio
An open-source 2D animation system for vector and bitmap artwork, layers, bones, parameters, keyframes, and automated tweening.
Stop Motion Studio
A stop-motion production app with frame capture, onion skinning, camera controls, editing, titles, audio, chroma key, and export options.
FlipaClip
A mobile frame-by-frame animation and drawing app with layers, onion skinning, audio, rotoscoping tools, brushes, and project sharing.
Blender
A complete open-source suite for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and video work.
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Kids Learning & Creativity Pack
Age-focused literacy, mathematics, drawing, storytelling, classroom, and beginner-coding tools for use with a parent, guardian, or educator.
Khan Academy Kids
A free early-learning app for children with guided and self-directed activities, books, games, and lessons across literacy, language, mathematics, and creative expression.
ScratchJr
A visual programming app for young children to build interactive stories and games by arranging colorful blocks, drawing characters, and recording sound.
Tux Paint
An open-source drawing program designed for children, with a simple canvas, playful tools, sound effects, stamps, shapes, and guided visual feedback.
PBS KIDS Games
A free collection of child-focused learning games connected to PBS KIDS programs, covering early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, and problem solving.
Duolingo ABC
A free early-literacy app with short phonics, reading, writing, vocabulary, and story activities designed for young learners.
Starfall
An early-learning program with interactive reading, phonics, mathematics, music, and seasonal activities for home and classroom use.
Minecraft Education
An education edition of Minecraft with classroom-ready lessons, collaborative worlds, coding tools, assessment features, and educator-managed learning activities.
GCompris
An educational activity suite for children covering reading, mathematics, science, geography, computers, and games.
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Beginner Coding Pack
Start with visual blocks, games, circuits, guided lessons, and first app-building projects.
ScratchJr
A visual programming app for young children to build interactive stories and games by arranging colorful blocks, drawing characters, and recording sound.
Scratch
A visual programming environment designed to help learners create interactive projects.
Swift Playground
An interactive Apple app for learning Swift and SwiftUI through guided lessons, puzzles, experiments, and increasingly complete app-building projects.
Tinkercad
A browser-based learning environment for beginner-friendly 3D design, electronics circuits, block-based coding, and classroom projects.
Code.org
A nonprofit learning platform with self-paced coding courses, block-based labs, teacher resources, classroom management, and computer-science curricula.
CodeCombat
A game-based coding environment where learners write real code to solve levels, build projects, and practice programming concepts in supported languages.
Minecraft Education
An education edition of Minecraft with classroom-ready lessons, collaborative worlds, coding tools, assessment features, and educator-managed learning activities.
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Backup & Recovery Pack
Compare folders, schedule backups, create disk images, and prepare restore workflows before data is at risk.
FreeFileSync
An open-source folder comparison and synchronization application for creating repeatable local, network, removable-drive, and supported online-storage workflows.
Duplicati
An open-source encrypted backup client for scheduling incremental backups to local storage, standard network protocols, and supported cloud services.
Clonezilla
A bootable open-source disk-imaging and cloning environment for backing up or restoring partitions and entire drives across supported file systems.
Rescuezilla
A graphical bootable recovery environment for disk imaging, cloning, restoring, partition work, file access, and compatibility with many Clonezilla images.