Software

Microsoft Safety Scanner

Suspect an infection? Microsoft Safety Scanner runs a one-off malware scan on Windows without installing anything. How to run it and why it expires.

Free

• Windows

fre:ac

Rip audio CDs and convert MP3, FLAC, AAC, Opus or WAV with fre:ac, a free open-source converter. Installer, portable ZIP and the platforms it runs on.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 1.1.7

Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)

Remove every trace of an NVIDIA, AMD or Intel graphics driver when a normal uninstall fails. Safe Mode advice, backup tips and the clean options explained.

Free

• Windows

ClamWin Free Antivirus

Prefer open-source tools? ClamWin brings the ClamAV engine to Windows with scheduled scans and Explorer integration. Know its limits before you install.

Open source

• Windows

Version 0.103.2.1

Pandoc

Write once in Markdown and export to Word, HTML, LaTeX or PDF. How to install Pandoc on Windows, macOS or Linux and run your first conversion.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 3.13

Snappy Driver Installer Origin

Install drivers on a PC with no internet connection, straight from a USB stick. A free open-source tool with downloadable driver packs; Download guide.

Open source

• Windows

Version 2.0.6

Avira Free Security

Avira Free Security bundles a virus scanner, software updater, password manager and a small monthly VPN allowance. Install steps for Windows and Mac.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Android
• iOS

Calibre

Calibre keeps your e-book library tidy, converts between formats and sends books to your reader. Which version fits your Windows or Mac, and how to start.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 9.17.0

Intel Driver & Support Assistant

Find driver updates for Intel graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more with Intel's own scanner. Supported Windows versions, browsers and known exclusions.

Free

• Windows

Bitdefender Antivirus Free

A quiet, Windows-only antivirus with no pop-ups and no credit card needed. What Bitdefender Antivirus Free includes and what it leaves to the paid plan.

Freemium

• Windows

XnConvert

Resize, rename and convert hundreds of pictures in one go. XnConvert reads more than 500 image formats and saves presets you can reuse. Download link.

Free

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 1.118.0

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

AMD Radeon graphics card or a Ryzen chip with Radeon graphics? Get the official driver with the Auto-Detect tool and explore HYPR-RX, Anti-Lag and FSR.

Free

• Windows