Software

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

CrystalDiskMark

How fast is your SSD, hard drive or USB stick really? CrystalDiskMark measures sequential and random read and write speeds. Editions, modes and cautions.

Open source

• Windows

Version 9.0.3

ESET Online Scanner

ESET Online Scanner checks a Windows PC for malware once, alongside the antivirus you already use. Where to download it, how a scan works and what it skips.

Free

• Windows

Shutter Encoder

Shutter Encoder puts FFmpeg behind a clear interface: convert, compress, cut without re-encoding and add subtitles. Downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 20.4

TechPowerUp GPU-Z

See your exact GPU model, clocks, memory and live sensor readings without installing anything. Works with NVIDIA, AMD and Intel graphics; Download here.

Free

• Windows