Software

REAPER

REAPER is a compact, powerful digital audio workstation. Download it for a fully functional 60-day evaluation and see what a license costs afterwards.

Trial

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 7.84

Paint.NET

Paint.NET sits between Microsoft Paint and a full photo suite. Free download from the developer, the paid Store edition, and the Windows requirements.

Free

• Windows

Version 5.1.12

LMMS

Create melodies and beats, use VST plugins and SoundFonts, and mix tracks in LMMS, a free open-source music studio. Stable download for every system.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 1.2.2

BleachBit

Free up disk space and clear caches, cookies and temporary files with a free, open-source cleaner. Preview first, back up, and know what shredding can do.

Open source

• Windows
• Linux

Windscribe

Windscribe gives free users a monthly data allowance once they confirm an email address. App platforms, free versus Pro and how to set it up.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

MuseScore Studio

Compose, arrange and print sheet music with MuseScore Studio, the free open-source notation app. Installing with or without MuseHub, step by step.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 4.7.6

Autoruns

Find out exactly what starts with Windows: programs, services, drivers, scheduled tasks and shell extensions. Microsoft Sysinternals tool, free to download.

Free

• Windows

Proton VPN

Proton VPN has a free plan with no data cap, no ads and a no-logs policy. Which devices it supports, what the free plan leaves out and how to install it.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

Avidemux

Trim adverts out of a recording, apply filters or re-encode a clip with Avidemux, a free GPL video editor. Downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 2.8.1

MSI Afterburner

Overclock or undervolt your graphics card, adjust fan speed and show FPS in games. Works with cards from any brand; avoid fake download sites.

Free

• Windows

simplewall

Decide which Windows programs may go online. simplewall is a small open-source tool built on the Windows Filtering Platform. Install and first rules.

Open source

• Windows

Version 3.8.7

ImageMagick

Convert, resize and edit images in more than 200 formats with ImageMagick. Which Windows installer to choose, Homebrew on Mac and two starter commands.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 7.1.2-34