Microsoft has many incredible apps in its store. There are many useful free apps that can run on just Windows PC but also on Macs, iPhones and even Android devices. Applications are used to solve certain human problems. Therefore, in this article, we have discussed twenty useful apps from Microsoft that can help you ease your work and your life.
The best free Windows 20 apps 2019
Quick Overivew
Windows Movie Maker
Creating movie has become much easier than ever , movie makers stand from others and used by millions.
Features:
- Helps in making movies from photos and video clips by providing features like trim, rotate, join video clips
- and add and edit background music
- Supports all of the popular media formats like MP4, WMV, MKV, AVI, etc.
- Premium version provides advanced editing tools, advanced features, and FHD output.
Official URL: http://moviemaker.support/
Sway
Used to create newsletters, presentations and other marketing documents.
Features:
- Like an updated version of PowerPoint
- Visual design options
- Supports collaboration
- Online presentation app
Official URL: https://sway.office.com/
OneNote
Now you can capture almost everything on your PC and store.
Features:
- A notetaking app
- Can clip web pages, pictures, and audio recordings
- Quick access for saving quick ideas
- Take important notes anywhere, anytime with real-time collaboration
- Integration with various Microsoft apps
- Can self e-mail with a special e-mail address
Official URL: https://www.onenote.com/
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Connecting at remote location PC’s has become much easier than before with Microsoft Remote Desktop.
Features:
- Helps you connect to a remote desktop or a virtual app
- Easy to connect procedure
- Makes you more productive irrespective of your location
- Windows gestures
- Secure connection
- Effective account management, and gateways
Official URL: https://aka.ms/RDSetup
Microsoft Download Manager
Easy and simple downloading of files online with the help of Microsoft’s download manager.
Features:
- Provides simple and easy download procedure
- Makes downloading large files quick and reliable
- Provides useful options like cancel, pause, and resume
- Faster download with a smart algorithm
- Background download support
- Parallel download support
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=27960
Network Speed Test
So how fast is your internet? easy way to check. You may also check sites like Speedtest.net to check your net speed.
Features:
- Measures your network delay, download speed, and upload speed
- Real-time graphs
- Network troubleshoot suggestions
- Easy result sharing
- Past result records
- Also tells you the tasks you can perform depending upon your internet speed
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/network-speed-test/9wzdncrfhx52
Microsoft Photo Story 3
As the name suggest, helps create beautiful slides using images.
Features:
- Helps to convert photos into an engaging video story
- You can choose the day, theme, and the soundtrack
- Automatically chooses best photos, but photos are customizable
- You can choose your output quality
- Direct social media integration
- Direct import from gallery supported
Official URL: microsoft.com/garage/
Office Lens
Convert images to pdf, word with the help of Lens.
Features:
- Convert the device into a scanner
- This App enhances and makes pictures and documents readable
- Automatically synced to OneNote and accessible on all the devices
- Integration with OneNote and OneDrive
- Support of various languages
- Directly save to word option
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/office-lens/9wzdncrfj3t8
Microsoft Math
Learn Mathematics online with Microsoft Mathematics.
Features:
- Helps you learn and practice essential mathematics
- Have basic mathematics on your tips
- Also has a global ranking system
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-math/9wzdncrdtkn3
Next Lock Screen
Provides protection and security against unwanted access from others .
Features:
- Puts information from Microsoft office onto the lock screen
- Can connect to a conference call in a tap without unlocking your phone
- Other operations can be done via the lock screen
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/garage/profiles/next-lock-screen/
Web Media Extension
Helps support all open source formats on browsers.
Features:
- Used to support and view open-source formats
- Includes technologies like OGG Container Parser, Vorbis Decoder, and Theora Decoder
- All video and audio formats supported
- Local storage integration
- No user action required after installation
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-in/p/web-media-extensions/9n5tdp8vcmhs
Windows Voice Recorder
Record almost anything with Windows Voice Recorder.
Features:
- Records sounds, lectures, and interviews
- Allows you to mark key moments as you record, edit, or play
- High-quality recordings
- Easy share on various platforms
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-in/p/windows-voice-recorder/9wzdncrfhwkn
MSN Money
Get the business, finance and share market updated regularly.
Features:
- A useful finance app
- Provides latest financial news and data
- Provides handy tools and calculators
- Best data from various sources around the world
- Latest currency rates
- Mobile to web sync supported
Official URL: msn.com/money
Windows Alarms & Clock
Provides clock, alarm, stopwatch and almost everything about timing.
Features:
- A basic user-friendly alarm clock
- Stopwatch, timer, and world clock
- Also helps setting up reminders
- A good collection of alarm tunes
Official URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/p/windows-alarms-clock/9wzdncrfj3pr
Ringtone Maker -Microsoft
As the name suggests, one can make ringtones out of the music available and can be used for notifications
Features:
- Helps you create ringtones from music on your phone
- Voice record supported
- Instant share and download
- All audio formats supported
- Can create as short as one-second ringtones
- Simple yet effective editing options
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/ringtone-maker/9wzdncrfhvdm
MSN Weather
Get the weather forecast on your computer.
Features:
- Provides latest weather conditions
- Provides accurate ten day and hourly forecasts
- Interactive maps
- The weather of multiple cities can be tracked
- Accurate alerts for bad weather conditions
- Automatic sync according to your location
Official URL: msn.com/weather
Your Phone
Helps gain access of phone from computer.
Features:
- Helps you to access your phone files in your computer
- Provides simple drag and drop mechanism to move files from phone to PC
- Changes between devices can be synchronized as well
- Instant sync files between phone and PC
- Allows you to send text messages from pc as well
- Certain apps can be used together on mobile, and PC
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/your-phone/
Microsoft To-Do : List, Task & Reminder :
No Need to remember anything and let the tool does his work and make your life little stress free.
Features:
- A to-do list reminder app that helps to plan and manage your schedule
- Can set reminders for recurring due dates
- Allows you to add multiple accounts for differentiating your personal and professional tasks
- You can color-code your lists
- Outlook integration also supported
Official URL: https://to-do.microsoft.com
Microsoft News
Follow all the happenings around Microsoft world and stay updated.
Features:
- Delivers breaking news and in-depth reporting from the world’s best journalists.
- You can choose the topics you want to read about
- Supports sync across all platforms
- Wide range of sources that are trustworthy
- Different editions in more than 20 countries
- Provides a user-friendly and a clutter-free interface
Official Twitter : twitter.com/MSFTnews
Microsoft Font Maker
Create custom fonts out of your handwriting with this app.
Features:
- Use your pen to create a custom font
- Create font of any handwriting
- Font support over all platforms and applications
- Quick installs to use your own font easily
Official URL: microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-font-maker/9n9209f8s3vc
Conclusion:
Mobiles have become an integral part of everyone’s life. Apart from making a call, it is used to connect with people and to do different operations. Apps are developed every day for various purposes and people can choose the best to suit their needs.
