Windows 10 is great. It’s fast, it looks pretty, and it has a lot of excellent features. But for some people—like my dad—the default apps that come with Windows just don’t cut it anymore. If you ask me what I’d instead use as an everyday computer (aside from my Mac or Chromebook), it would be Android! So, I’ve put together this list of the ten best apps to replace your default Windows 10 apps.
1. Google Chrome
Google Chrome, the most popular browser, is available for Windows 11. You can browse websites, watch videos and listen to music without losing any performance because of ads or malware infections.
2. Firefox
Mozilla’s Firefox is free and open-source. It’s available for Windows, macOS, Linux (including Ubuntu), Android, and iOS. Gecko is on the XUL user interface language initially designed for Netscape Navigator before being ported to other browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Safari from Apple Inc., Google Chrome, or Opera Software ASA/Nokia Corporation/Netscape Communications Corp.
3. Edge
The new web browser from Microsoft, Edge, is faster and safer than the previous version of Edge. It uses AI to help you find what you are looking for on the internet. You can also save articles that interest you using Edge’s reading list feature.
4. Opera
Opera is a free web browser that has been around since 1998. It’s easy to use and fast, but it doesn’t offer all the bells and whistles of Chrome or Firefox. Opera has a built-in ad blocker, so you don’t have to worry about annoying trackers invading your privacy when using their site or app (the latest version allows users to allowlist specific sources). Finally, cryptocurrency wallet integration makes it easier for people interested in crypto trading who want more options beyond buying Bitcoin/altcoins through Coinbase directly from their smartphone app.
5. IMDB
IMDB is an excellent app for learning more about movies, actors, and directors. It has a massive database of movie info, including ratings, trailers, and more. You can also use IMDB’s search function to find movies based on actors, directors, or genres like horror films or romantic comedies.
6. Skype For Business
Skype for Business is the official app of Microsoft. It makes voice and video calls from your computer or mobile phone on Windows 10, Android, iOS, and Mac OS X.
7. GIMP Image Editor
GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop. It’s an open-source image editor with the same functionality as Photoshop but without the cost of Adobe software. GIMP has been around since before Windows 8, so it’s not surprising that Microsoft would want you to use its default app instead of another one like GIMP or Adobe Photoshop Elements (also available on Windows 10). But if you’re looking for something more potent than what Microsoft offers by default—or if you want a better alternative—then here are some other options:
8. Slack – Official App
Slack is a messaging app for teams. It’s an app that communicates with your team members and sends files and documents. The official Slack app works on Windows 10, but third-party developers also have unofficial versions for other operating systems.
9. VLC Media Player (Free)
VLC app includes support for subtitles (SUB) in various formats and Matroska containers for MKV files; it can also play your favorite music through Spotify or Pandora Radio right from within the app!
10. Photos – Official App
If you want to use Photos, installing it on your device is the best way. It’s available on Windows and macOS, but if you’re an iOS or Android user, don’t worry—it’s already there!
Conclusion
These are just some apps that can help you get your work done on Windows 10. While there are many other great options out there, these have proven themselves time and time again to be reliable, secure, and easy to use. If you need help choosing between them or want more information about a particular app, feel free to contact us through our contact page!
