Signal Desktop
Type Signal messages on a real keyboard. Linking Signal Desktop to your phone on Windows, macOS or Linux, and how to manage linked devices safely.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Internet and Communication
Web browsers, email, chat and video calling apps, file transfer and torrent clients for the desktop.
10 programs
Software
Zoom Workplace
Got a Zoom link? The Zoom Workplace app adds the full meeting toolkit. Installing it, joining without an account and the free plan’s 40-minute limit.
Freemium
- Windows
- macOS
- Android
- iOS
Discord
Download Discord for free to join servers, talk with voice and video, share your screen and chat. Official download for Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile.
Freemium
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
Steam
Most PC games are installed through Steam. Valve’s client is free on Windows, macOS and SteamOS/Linux; how to set it up and keep your account safe.
Free
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Thunderbird
Several email accounts, a calendar and OpenPGP in one free, ad-free app. Installing Mozilla Thunderbird and adding Gmail or Outlook.com in a few steps.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
FileZilla Client
Need to copy files to a web server? FileZilla Client connects over FTP, FTPS and SFTP. Installing it safely and saving your first server in Site Manager.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Brave
Brave blocks ads and trackers before pages load and still runs Chrome extensions. Where to get the official installer and how to tame its optional extras.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
qBittorrent
Download qBittorrent, the free, open-source BitTorrent client with no ads, built-in search and RSS downloads. Official link for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Google Chrome
Download Google Chrome, the free browser from Google with sync, a built-in password manager and the Chrome Web Store. System requirements and official link.
Free
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
Mozilla Firefox
The major browser that is not built on Chromium. Firefox comes from a non-profit, blocks many trackers by default and syncs across devices; get it here.
Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS