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Lightweight text editor offering fast performance, extended features, and customization over basic built-in tools

InsideCAT

Program license: Free

Efficient disk cataloging tool that indexes media, archives, and generates thumbnails with detailed metadata

Scrap Mechanic

Program license: Full

Create innovative vehicles, powerful machines or tricky traps in this multi-player engineering game

WPS Office Business

Program license: Free

Get a suite that you can use to run your operations for less

Office Home and Business 2016

Program license: Full

Create and view documents stored in all of the popular office-style formats with this complete suite

Foxit PhantomPDF Business

Program license: Trial version

Comprehensive PDF solution for creating, editing, securing, and collaborating on professional documents

Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3

Program license: Free

Download that has all of the latest updates for Microsoft Office 2007

Microsoft Office 2010

Program license: Full

Microsoft software containing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote for documents, spreadsheets, slideshows and emails

Office 2013 Service Pack 1

Program license: Free

First cumulative update pack for Office 2013 on 64 bit Windows

Business Card Maker

Program license: Trial version

Template and custom business cards with export and print options

Office 365 Business

Program license: Paid

Enjoy everything you love about using the Office suite, only in the cloud where it saves space

Office Home & Business 2013

Program license: Trial version

Microsoft's crucial software suite for running an office

Microsoft Office 2007

Program license: Trial version

This one program suffices for your word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation needs at the office

Microsoft Office 2019

Program license: Full Version

A full-fledged office suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and other products by Microsoft

Microsoft Word 2016

Program license: Full

Venerable productivity suite adds solid PDF editing, real-time collaboration and Read Mode in latest version

Office Online

Program license: Free

Microsoft's online suite of tools for students, businesses and organizations

ConTEXT

Program license: Free

Fast, lightweight text editor offering flexible syntax highlighting and tools for efficient coding

RFFlow

Program license: Trial version

Simple tool for designing professional flowcharts, diagrams, and process maps tailored to business needs

WOT

Program license: Free

Enhance browser security with real-time website trust ratings and user feedback

Visual Assist

Program license: Free

Enhance your coding and debugging efficiency with features tailored for professional development environments

Programmers Notepad

Program license: Free

Lightweight code editor offering customizable syntax highlighting and project management for efficient programming

SSuite QT Writer Express

Program license: Free

A portable and intuitive word processor that supports multiple file formats for flexible document management

TotalEdit

Program license: Free

Versatile code editor and notepad replacement with syntax highlighting, backups, and productivity-enhancing tools

Light Artist

Program license: Trial version

Enhances dull photos with creative lighting effects, transforming skies and surfaces into vibrant, dramatic scenes

DVDVideoMedia Free 3GP Video Converter

Program license: Free

Video conversion program that can accommodate various file formats

Shock Desktop

Program license: Free

Instantly organize cluttered desktop icons into clean, customizable layouts with effortless one-click control

TED Notepad

Program license: Free

Lightweight text editor offering advanced clipboard tools, extensive hotkeys, and efficient no-frills plain-text editing

EditPad Lite

Program license: Free

Lightweight, free text editor for quick notes and small edits, with handy always-on-top mode

RichTextEdi

Program license: Free

Lightweight tool for creating and formatting rich text documents with basic editing features

DocPad

Program license: Free

Feature-rich text editor offering powerful undo, bookmarks, and handy built-in tools like calculator and calendar

Transparent Note

Program license: Full

A utility that allows you to quickly create notes on your desktop computer

AkelPad

Program license: Free

Lightweight text editor offering tabbed documents, plugin support, and advanced customization beyond the default alternative

gedit

Program license: Free

A simple text editor for Linux with multiple features

MemPad

Program license: Free

Lightweight hierarchical note manager for organizing lists with search, autosave, and encryption

MiniPad2

Program license: Free

Lightweight text editing program with extended functionality

TextPad

Program license: Trial version

Windows text editing software with easy-to-use features

Wordz

Program license: Free

Lightweight word processor offering rich formatting tools and a modern alternative to default editors

Photo! Web Album

Program license: Free

Create and share polished online photo galleries easily with built-in editing, templates and hosting options

Soft4Boost TV Recorder

Program license: Trial version

User-friendly tool for recording, scheduling, and saving digital or analog TV broadcasts on your computer

System Navigator

Program license: Free

Effortlessly manage, organize, and view your files with an intuitive and comprehensive file management tool

UltraExplorer

Program license: Free

Explore and manage your files efficiently with this free, robust software utility for Windows

eXe

Program license: Free

Create interactive e-learning webpages easily with this free authoring tool requiring no HTML knowledge

Visual Bibliotecas

Program license: Trial version

Efficient library management solution for cataloging, circulation, and user administration in one intuitive platform

YouMinds Composer

Program license: Free

Versatile knowledge management tool for creating mind maps, structured notes, diagrams, and interactive presentations

EasyNotes for Keep

Program license: Free

Set notes and reminders for yourself on your Windows PC

jEdit

Program license: Free

Versatile programmer's editor with powerful plugins, customizable interface, and advanced syntax-aware features

Cities of Earth Free 3D Screensaver

Program license: Free

Explore stunning 3D views of global cities from a space perspective

Happy Clock Screensaver

Program license: Free

Adds a cheerful animated clock to your desktop, blending relaxation with practical timekeeping

Solar System 3D Screensaver

Program license: Trial version

Enjoy a realistic 3D journey through planets and moons with this dynamic space screensaver

Cannon Fodder

Program license: Free

Fight your way to victory in this quirky real-time strategy game

GoldenEye With Mario Characters Mod

Program license: Free

Turn classic spy action into a playful Mario-themed shooter with humorous dialogue and redesigned levels

Desktop Games

Program license: Free

A great pack of games you can launch from your desktop

Andreamosaic

Program license: Free

Lets artists build stunning digital mosaics on their computers

Briblo Screensaver

Program license: Free

Interactive brick-based screensaver combining relaxing visuals with simple Tetris-style gameplay during idle time

BGInfo

Program license: Free

Automatically overlays detailed hardware and network data directly onto your desktop background for quick reference

Bowling Evolution

Program license: Free

Enjoy realistic physics-based bowling with online scoreboards and multiple challenging lanes and tournaments

XML Copy Editor

Program license: Free

Lightweight editor for markup documents with validation, syntax highlighting, and advanced XML formatting features

BlockCAD

Program license: Free

Create intricate virtual brick constructions with customizable pieces in an intuitive, childhood-inspired 3D playground

Crazy Minesweeper

Program license: Trial version

Experience a creative twist on the classic puzzle game with innovative rules and enhanced gameplay

Elite Desktop

Program license: Free

Transform your desktop aesthetic with a captivating collection of customizable icons

BandzPro

Program license: Free

Experience dynamic music creation by playing multiple instruments using your keyboard

Beamrise

Program license: Free

Modern web browser for both conversing and browsing

EasyEmail Client

Program license: Trial version

Manage multiple accounts with smart notifications and drag-and-drop emailing in one streamlined client

KeyCombiner

Program license: Free

Interactive trainer to memorize keyboard shortcuts faster with customizable collections and instant contextual lookup

WorldCast

Program license: Free

Manage bulk email campaigns and validate addresses efficiently with customizable, user-friendly tools