Software

Obsidian

Download Obsidian, the free note-taking app that stores notes as Markdown files on your own device, with links, graph view and plugins. Official link.

Free

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

Version 1.14.5

Everything

Windows search too slow? voidtools’ free Everything indexes file names and shows results as you type. Which installer to choose and what it cannot do.

Free

• Windows

Version 1.4.1.1032

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

Version 8.33.0

Microsoft PowerToys

FancyZones, PowerRename, Color Picker and more: Microsoft’s free add-on tools for Windows. Which installer to pick on GitHub, plus winget and Store options.

Open source

• Windows

Version 0.102.3001

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

Node.js

Many developer tools ask for Node.js first. Which release to choose (LTS), how to install it with npm and how to check that it works.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 26.13.0 LTS

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

Python

Download Python, the free, open-source programming language for scripting, automation, data analysis and web development. Official download and tips.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 3.15.2

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

Git

Track every change to your code with Git, the version control system behind GitHub. Installing Git for Windows with Git Bash, plus macOS and Linux options.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 2.56.0

Malwarebytes

Strange pop-ups or an app you never installed? Malwarebytes Free scans and cleans on demand. What it covers, what Premium adds and what to do after a scan.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Android
• iOS

Visual Studio Code

Download Visual Studio Code, Microsoft’s free code editor with IntelliSense, debugging, Git integration and a huge extension library. Official link.

Free

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux