Best Screenshot Apps for Android

The two-button combo for screenshots is easy but what if our smartphone has a fragile lock or volume button, we wouldn’t want the buttons to break, would we? Along with that, we sometimes need editing tools for doodling, arrows, boxes etc.. to point out something in screenshots before we can post them on social networks. There are a number of screenshot apps on the Google Play Store that not only allow you to take screenshots with ease, they also bring some cool additional features.
We tried many apps on the Play Store and here are the best screenshot apps for Android (in no particular order):
Note: Most of the screenshot apps on Android come with various triggers to take screenshots. Not every trigger will work on all smartphones due to access or hardware limitations. 

Best Screenshot Apps for Android

Screenshot Easy

Screenshot Easy is a very popular Android app for taking screenshots with ease. The app has a very simple UI, which works well with Android’s Material Design UI guidelines. There are various triggers in the app, which lets you take a screenshot. You can choose to take a screenshot through an overlay button, which keeps floating or using a button in the notification center or by shaking your device. The app also lets you set your hardware camera button to take screenshots and that’s if your smartphone has a hardware camera button. If the app is running in the background and you take a screenshot the conventional way, it detects that and opens the screenshot in the app for your editing needs.

 

When it comes to the editing features, it lets you crop your screenshots, ZIP it or print it. You can also change existing colors in a screenshot to the one you like. There are options to show date & time on screenshots and save the images in PNG or JPG format. Other features of the app include themes, support for locale & tasker plugins. Moreover, the app is available for free on the Play Store.
Install: (Free)
Compatibility: Android 4.0 and up.

Screenshot Ultimate

Screenshot Ultimate is not the best looking Android app out there but if you want a ton of features in a screenshot app, Screenshot Ultimate won’t disappoint you. It has the most number of triggers to take a screenshot and you might find some of them to be really convoluted. You can take screenshots through an overlay button, notification bar button, shaking your device, power connect/disconnect and more. There are advanced triggers like audio trigger (blow into your device’s mic to take screenshot), interval (set time period to automatically take screenshots), cronjob (set when to take a screenshot in a specific app), proximity (put finger on proximity sensor to take screenshots), intent (tasker & locale support) and more.



Along with the various triggers, the app lets you make adjustments to your screenshots, change formats and more. There are also editing features like draw, crop, add text, rotate, mirror, effects and more. It also lets you share images directly to Imgur. The good news is Screenshot Ultimate is available for free on the Play Store.
Install: (Free)
Compatibility: Android 2.1 and up.

Screenshot Snap

While the Screenshot Snap app doesn’t really bring any intuitive methods to take a screenshot, it makes up with its diverse editing features. The app detects a screenshot being taken and loads it up on the app. You can then edit the screenshot on the go and share it quickly. You can doodle on an image with the pencil or paintbrush tool and you can also insert arrows, boxes, text and more.



The app brings you the option to save images in PNG or JPG, increase or decrease image quality. Screenshot Snap is available in a free version but it is limited when it comes to features and the ads can be a little annoying. The paid version of the app brings some cool stamps, blur tool, cloud uploading and removes ads.
Install: (Free, Paid $0.99)
Compatibility: Android 4.0 and up.

Perfect Screen Shot

Perfect Screen Shot is another cool screenshot app, which stands out due to its unique features. The app feels smooth in operation and it embodies Android’s Material Design UI, if that’s a deal breaker for you. While the app does not take screenshots for you, it detects when one is taken and opens the app with the screenshot right in front. It lets you frame your screenshots inside a device’s frame and you can edit the colors, background and more. There are various options to edit the frames and you can add glare, shadows & blur to the images. You can get frames of various devices ranging from Nexus devices such as Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X to Galaxy S6 Edge, One M9, Moto G and more.



The free “Classic” version of the app is pretty limited when it comes to the number of frames and editing features. The paid “Ultra” version brings you 3D frames, various editing options like background color, custom background images, optional blur and more.  You can also choose to edit your screenshots without a frame, if frames are not really your thing. The app also lets you import screenshots from any cloud storage services that you use like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox etc.. To sum it up, Perfect Screen Shot is a cooler way to share screenshots and those screenshots certainly do look better inside a device frame.
Install: (Free Classic, Paid Ultra $1.99)
Compatibility: Android 4.0.3 and up.

Capture Screenshot

Capture Screenshot is very similar to Screenshot Easy but Capture Screenshot is a great screenshot app in its own right. The app is fast and is designed beautifully, so full marks to the developers on that front. It brings you various triggers like overlay button, notification shade button and shake to capture. Once you click the “Start Service” button, the app starts running in the background and detects whatever screenshots you take.



Once a screenshot is taken, Capture Screenshot lets you crop, draw, rotate, invert, add text and more. It also brings a number of filters like Boost, Grayscale, Gamma, Hue, Vignette etc.. There’s ability to save screenshots in PNG or JPG image formats. Along with that, the app brings you themes and you can choose the color you like for the app to give it a personalized look. While the free version of Capture Screenshot packs in most of the features, the “Pro” version removes ads and brings more filters.
Install (Free, Pro version $3)
Compatibility: Android 2.3 and up.

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10 Lists to Keep If I Want to Be Successful

The human mind is truly incredible, and we should all strive towards creating a tenacious memory we can rely on. Many lucrative professions or hobbies require such a trait—actors, musicians, artists and entertainers in general do countless drills, just so the required information can be embedded in the memory with certainty. Clearly numerous doors that lead to a successful future are unlocked if one has a great memory. Although beneficial, it is not an essential ingredient within the success formula—what you lack in memory can always be compensated with diligence.

Keeping track of crucial elements in your life through list-making is still an unrivaled tactic for counterbalancing feeble recollection. By utilizing constant reminders, we can have significantly greater organization, we won’t be under the impression we have forgotten something, and we will have a clear insight into which task has a stamp of immediacy attached to it. Here are ten suggested lists that warrant implementation, in order to track achievements and nurture ambition.

1. List of Goals

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
—Zig Ziglar

Goals and ambition is what drives us and motivates us, but we need to ask ourselves what is it that we want in order to feel truly accomplished. Your list of goals should consists of all the items that you deem are necessary to truly respect yourself. It can be financial stability, a place you can call your own, starting your family, being independent, etc. People have different criteria when it comes to goals, and this list in particular is ever-growing; it changes as you mature, but it always feels great when you cross something out of it. Without such a list, you lose direction of where your life is heading, and we all need some inner guidance to focus on—a good reason to get up in the morning.

2. List of Tasks

“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.”
—Theodore Isaac Rubin

Tasks are actually milestones on the road to goal completion, and these lists have a tendency to become quite copious. New tasks emerge on a daily basis, regardless of whether you are an employee, a student, or a freelancer. Despite the fact that they are arduous, we always have some sense of achievement once the task is complete, or when a certain problem is solved. By avoiding to make such lists and lists of our daily tasks, they’ll simply pile up and eventually become a hindrance.

In the event you have larger tasks that need more than a day, a week or a month before they can be completed, then break those tasks into smaller daily assignments, and put them on the list as well. As long as you monitor larger tasks while completing minor daily milestones, you will have a greater grip on progression and continuous source of motivation. List and sticky notes are actually quite potent tools for increase in productivity, especially while we are working from home.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that you should also have a list of personal tasks, or tasks you do for the sake of self-fulfillment. These are related to your personal goals, and governing passions—writing a book, painting, crafting etc. These tasks will define you and offer a much greater sense of achievement, so give it your all to create something you can be proud of.

3. List of Contacts

“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.”
—Aristotle

It would be delusional to assume you can make it all on your own; however, at the same time, a flawed partnership can result in disastrous outcome as well. It is extremely difficult to find compatible allies and contacts, since friends and family—in other words, people close to you—may not be the best choice for a business partner. If you want to enter into a partnership with someone, make sure the person shares the same vision. Tread lightly and try to ascertain your potential partner’s level of reliability.

Throughout life, we come across skillful, capable and talented people, whose competence might be needed in the future, depending on your line of work of course. Do not be hesitant to offer a helping hand when they are in need, since you can gain a valuable contact. The point being: make a special list of all important contacts, like reliable programmers, handymen, lawyers, etc. Remember not to only reach out when you are in need. You need to maintain a healthy and natural relationship and be there for those people if they require your assistance. Truth be told, it can be arduous to forge strong friendship bonds, but having important acquaintances and becoming an important acquaintance is very much possible.

Without such a list, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to possible future complications; moreover, make sure this list is well-kept since once you lose a contact like this one, it can be somewhat troublesome to recover such data. Just be sure you have recovery data tools at your disposal to mitigate the damage if something were to happen to your phone.

4. List of Expenses

“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.”
—Jonathan Swift

This may be a quite mundane piece of advice, yet it is very often neglected. As we all know, there are two types of expenses: those that are necessary, (bills, taxes, food) and those expenditures used for indulging some personal cravings. There is a degree of restraint that the majority of us lack in order to approach the matter with a satisfying level of prudence. To say it bluntly, we treat our wants like our needs, and necessities and primary obligations are pushed in the background. Of course, this may sound a bit exaggerated, but the truth is the pressure of a consumer’s culture eventually becomes overwhelming, resulting in a purchase we shouldn’t be able to afford at the time. This kind of behavior can be avoided by utilizing lists, and turning them into an omnipresent reminder of what is truly important.

By making lists of all the monthly expenses we are obligated to pay, we’ll have a clear overview with how much resources are there at our disposal. On the other hand, without this list filled with meticulous calculations, we are prone to believing that we have more freedom to engage in a shopping spree, ultimately causing our bills to pile up; thus, we end up a step closer to a financial suicide. Handling finances properly, or the fact that we prioritize the costs of living, is a responsibility that signifies maturity. Success is commonly measured by the amount of wealth and without adequate spending tactics, you prevent its accumulation.

5. List of Useful Tools

“If you’re the type of person who has to fulfill your dreams, you’ve got to be resourceful to make sure you can do it.”
—Vin Diesel

Today’s society vastly depends on the use of technology—we exchange information, conduct calculations, measure time, etc. This level of reliability also suggests liability. If something were to happen to our cell phone or personal computer, it would be a sizable setback that could harm our capabilities severely. As mentioned, losing contacts can truly be troublesome. It is even worse however, to have your life’s work lost and compromised.

Useful tools are not only limited to recovering damage; they also encompass tools that make your job easier. With efficiency and a greater level of competence, you are a step closer toward success. Using the right apps and tools can make up for our lack of skills in a particular area, or simply help us manage our work in a more timely manner. Keeping a list of useful tools will come in handy whenever you are faced with more common problems, like finding a good restaurant for a business dinner, driving through unfamiliar terrain, task management, learning, and there are even tools capable of helping you recover stolen property.

Even though the list is not as crucial as the ones mentioned so far, it is undeniable that having it can save you a lot of time if the need for it ever arises. The Internet is a vast sea of both useful and useless tools, and by filtering out those that are irrelevant, you won’t have to conduct countless searches when you are in need of adequate tools for problem solving.

6. List of Self Improvements

“The minute that you’re not learning I believe you’re dead.”
—Jack Nicholson

Reasonable to assume this one is unavoidable, and it always deserves to be mentioned. It is safe to assume we are all aware of our shortcomings; if not all of them at least some of them. Think about yourself, make a list of all the things you would like to improve or change, then consider how to implement those changes. Despite the fact that those who are close to you do not pressure you into changing or improving, you should always make constant endeavours to do so, for your own sake.

The list of improvements should consist of physical changes, changes spiritual in nature, abandoning bad habits etc. No one expects you to change entirely in a short time period, but making a decision to change one thing on a yearly basis is a viable resolution, quite easy to execute. The list is there simply to remind you which improvement to prioritize, and build up your confidence after each completion. Refusing to change can either result in lack of confidence and depression, or becoming an overconfident and self-absorbed person that no one will tolerate for long; both of these traits are contradictory to your quest for a successful future.

7. List of Creative Ideas

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
—Waldo Emerson

Throughout history, people who made the most significant impact on the world were those with a revolutionary way of thinking, those who dared to challenge the established order and alter the status quo. For an idea to be classified as creative, it needs to be new, it needs to make sense, and it needs to have some sort of use. For example, creating something to help the disabled communicate online, or simply type—that way, people who have lost their limbs could blog or become creative writers, and show the world a piece of their mind. Thus a keyboard in a form of braces could enable them to type using their tongue; however I am not an engineer, so I do not know whether something like this is possible.

Whenever a new idea comes to your mind write it down, then browse the web to see if you indeed have stumbled upon something ground-breaking. Once your list has grown, then you need to start pondering on the subject to see whether it holds closer scrutiny. Ask for a second opinion and see what you would need to realize your idea. In a majority of cases, this is how successful people are created. Rest assured that it is very possible that people won’t be impressed with your creativity as much as you are, but do not allow yourself to be discouraged—after all, perseverance has a crucial role in a career as well. Monitoring your thoughts incites productive thinking and hones your focus; it keeps our mind occupied. Letting your good ideas slide is only a wasted potential that will put your progress in a halt.

8. List of Future Plans

“The future is uncertain but the end is always near.”
―Jim Morrison

We have all heard statements like “Tomorrow is a mystery,” “Live for today,” and “You can’t affect the future.” Personally, I heavily disagree with such a point of view. Although I do agree that, in particular circumstances, making plans for the future is doing Sisyphus work, not planning it at all seems utterly mortifying. I also believe that everyone makes some sort of plan; the problem is this fear of uncertainty that thwarts our will to act.

To make your resolve more adamant, compile a list of your future plans, see what you need in order to make them come true. This one is very similar to the first list—the one with goals; the difference is, it does not have to involve your personal future. Rather, it is list of upcoming important events, important changes in law, or upcoming trends, useful software, etc. It will keep you well-informed and prepared, since staying updated and relevant are essential virtues for lucrative businessmen.

9. List of Contingency Plans

“You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it.”
—Denzel Washington

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, meaning there is nothing you can do without consequences. Every attempt to be more successful usually has a set of barriers attached to it, or risks. Even though risks are inevitable, being prepared for the aftermath is always a good and necessary thing. When you plan your business incentives, or when you plan to invest in something, make sure you compose a thorough pros and cons list, as well as a list of possible negative scenarios. In the event that positive aspects outweigh the negative ones, you can be more encouraged to proceed further.

Make an effort to be constantly prepared for the backlash of major initiatives, and contain the possible damage. The lack of contingency implies recklessness, and it was adamantly made clear how this approach contradicts advancement. Make leaps of faith only when you have no other options to explore.

10. Bucket List

“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and for deeds left undone.”
—Harriet Beecher Stowe

Finally, learn to live for the sake of experiencing what life has to offer. It is invigorating, to say the least, and it keeps your regrets at minimum. One of the reasons why we want to be successful is to actually fulfil our dreams or complete our bucket list, to look back on our life during old age with a warm smile rather than a frown. Feel free to put even the impossible things on your bucket list, and find the next best thing using your creativity. Whenever you reach a rough patch in your life, take a look at you bucket list and see what is the most plausible thing to do in order to restore your will power and keep going.

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Top 10 internet accelerators

With broadband now commonplace, internet accelerators have gone out of fashion somewhat with creaky old modems consigned to the bin. However, as broadband speed is often subject to wild variations depending on where you live, who your ISP is, how far you are from the telephone exchange etc, some people might find that there's still a place for internet accelerators in their lives. Here's a selection of the top 10 that cover broadband modems, dial-ups and network connections. None of these can guarantee to speed-up your connection and you should contact your ISP if you've got serious problems.

• Throttle - Boost your internet speed by 200%

• FastNet99 - Tweak DNS settings to increase your browsing speed

• BeFaster - Optimise your speed online and offline

• Internet Speed Up - Tests and configures your connection according to bandwidth

• Modem Booster - If you're still on a modem, this could increase speed by 300%

• WorldWebAccess Accelerator - Includes pop-up and spam killers

• Internet Accelerator - Optimises internet speeds over network connections

• TweakMASTER Pro - Tweaks everything from DNS settings to dial-up modems

• NetSpeeder - Optimises your TCP/UDP port settings

• Google Web Accelerator - Very simple accelerator that sits in your taskbar

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Best Windows 10 Apps to Use

Windows 10 supports universal apps that can run on a Windows PC as well as a Windows 10 Mobile device, so these apps may come in handy when the mobile version of Windows 10 lands later this year. However, there are a number of mediocre apps on the Windows Store, so picking out the good ones can be a tough task at times. Well, you don’t have to worry about picking the best apps, as today we will share the best 35 Windows 10 Store apps in various categories.

Pin More ($2.99)

Pin More allows you to pin custom tiles to your Windows 10 Start menu. The app lets you use your own logo for the tile and you can create custom tiles for documents, folders and websites. It also lets you create cool custom tiles for your Origin, Steam and Uplay games. We like the app because of its ease of use and simple interface.

• Analog Live Clock (Free)

If you always wanted an analog clock on your Start menu, Analog Live Clock should work fine for you. This app lets you pin a totally customized analog clock to your Windows 10 Start menu. The app lets you customize everything about the analog clock, from the dial, hour hand to even the background and more. It is pretty simple to use and you can create beautiful clock tiles for the Windows 10 Start menu.

• Wallhaven Alpha (Free)

Wallhaven Alpha is a wallpaper app and it brings you some great high quality wallpapers from most genres you know of. You can also set the app to periodically change your desktop, homescreen and tile wallpaper. It’s a simple app but if you want your desktop and lockscreen to look beautiful and new every time then you should give Wallhaven Alpha a try.

Best Windows 10 Security Apps

We have already informed you on the best Antivirus apps for Windows 10, now here are some great security apps:

• LastPass (Free)

LastPass is a very popular password manager, which lets you sync all your passwords at one place. According to LastPass, all the passwords that you save in the app are stored at secure servers in the company and no one has access to them but you. LastPass is also available on all major platforms including Android, iOS, OS X, Linux, Windows Phone and minor platforms like Firefox OS. It’s also available as a browser extension/plugin for Chrome, Internet Explorer, Dolphin and more, so you will have passwords to your various accounts on the go. In case you are not really comfortable with using LastPass, you can check out our list of LastPass alternatives.

• Secret Tidings (Free)

Secret Tidings is a cool Windows Store app that allows you to send secret text messages encrypted in simple pictures. The concept is simple, you can choose a picture and then you can add the secret text you want to send. The text will be locked with a password, so your text will only be seen by someone who knows your password, while others will just see a picture.

• WiFi Dashboard (Free)

WiFi Dashboard is a pretty simple app, which lets you know if your WiFi is safe enough or not. Along with your WiFi’s security status, the app tells you the IP Address of the connection and the location. Simple yet useful, isn’t it?

• Shredder8 (Free)

Deleted files can be easily recovered in Windows, thanks to various third party recovery apps but what if we really want to delete those files? This is where Shredder8 comes into play. Shredder8 acts like a real shredder and it deletes files permanently and makes them non-recoverable. The app also brings the ability to clean free space on your drives.

Best Windows 10 Productivity Apps

• Wunderlist: To-Do List (Free)

Wunderlist is a popular to-do list app and thankfully, they have a great app on the Windows Store. Making lists and tasks are very easy on the app and it offers you some great features like sharing, sync ability with your phone & other devices, ability to attach pictures, files, PDFs and more.

• Poki (Free)

Use Pocket? Sadly, Pocket is not available on Windows 10 yet but we have a very worthy Pocket client, Poki. If you want to use Pocket on Windows, Poki is definitely the best Pocket client available. Just like Pocket, Poki lets you save interesting content for later viewing. The content is also available for you offline.

• Flipboard (Free)

Flipboard is arguably the best news reading app and it’s available on the Windows 10 Store. Flipboard brings you news content based on your choices & likes and it also brings you content from your Facebook and Twitter newsfeed. The app also lets you use your single subscription on multiple devices. There’s also the ability to create your own magazine with the content you love.

• Code Writer (Free)

If you are a coder in different languages, you are going to love this app. Code Writer allows you to write & edit texts and codes in more than 20 different programming languages.  There are also some great intuitive features like easy switching between documents, editing and more.

• Wolfram Alpha ($1.49)

While Wolfram Alpha is a must have app for students, it is also great for people generally. The app answers all your technical queries and it covers a ton of topics. It’s like a search engine but with great knowledge and detail. The app should come in handy if you have a thirst to learn something new.

• Toolbox for Windows 8 (Free)

Toolbox, as the name suggests brings a number of tools to boost your productivity through a single app. The app might still have the Windows 8 name and design, but it’s still a pleasure to use if you want to multitask. The app brings 15 tools and innovative features like the ability to run 4 apps at a time (similar to Snap) make it worthwhile.

• Dropbox (Free)

Dropbox has an official app on Windows 10 and it was recently updated to cater to Windows 10’s design language. The cloud storage service also has a desktop app for Windows, so you can choose according to your needs. The Windows Store app comes with all the features we’ve come to expect from Dropbox. There’s the ability to share anything easily and an “Offline” mode to view files even when you don’t have active Internet connection.

Best Windows 10 Entertainment Apps

• Groove Music (Free with subscription for Music Pass)

Microsoft re-branded its Music and Video apps with Windows 10 and that’s how Xbox Music became Groove Music. Just like Xbox Music, Groove Music is a pretty capable music app. It’s the default music app on Windows 10 and it brings features like playlists, custom radio stations and streaming of more than a million tracks. Moreover, Microsoft is giving a free 30-day trial of its Groove Music Pass for unlimited songs and streaming.

• Netflix (Free with membership subscription)

We all know and love Netflix, don’t we? If you have a Netflix membership, the app offers unlimited TV shows including Netflix exclusives and movies. The app also syncs your data with other devices where you have logged in and lets you resume from where you left off. So, if you use Netflix, the Windows app has got you covered.

• ESPN FC (Free)

ESPN FC is a great app if you want all the Football news right on your Windows 10 PC or mobile. The app brings you all the football scoop you need like scores, fixtures, profiles, articles and more. The app also incorporates Windows-specific features like pinning your team or a league right to the Start menu.

• Audiobooks from Audible (Free)

If you just want to relax and listen to some audiobooks on your Windows 10 device, Audiobooks from Audible should be a perfect app for you. Audible is an Amazon company and it brings more than 1,80,000 books narrated by professionals. The app also integrates Cortana voice commands for a better button-free audio mode.

• Movie Box (Free)

If you love streaming movies without any hassle, Movie Box is the app to get. The app is pretty simple & straightforward and it brings a large selection of movies to watch. The app lets you search for movies and it also includes the option to watch the trailer if you want to know what the movie is all about. It also shows you the IMDB ratings, so that you can choose better.

• iHeart Radio (Free)

iHeart Radio is one of the best radio streaming apps on Windows 10 and rightly so. The app packs in several country’s radio stations along with custom stations. The app lets you create custom stations and brings you personalized radio recommendations and live music events. All you music lovers out there, give it a shot.

Best Windows 10 Social Apps

• Twitter (Free)

There have been several Twitter clients for the Windows platform in the past few years. While they were pretty good, nothing beats the official Twitter app for Windows 10. Though the Twitter app on Windows isn’t as good as other platforms, it works pretty well and it comes with all the Twitter features we are accustomed to.

• Facebook (Free)

The official Facebook app on Windows hasn’t had a major update since a long time but if you want a Facebook app on Windows, the official app is the best one to use. The app doesn’t have all the features that Facebook has on other platforms but it’s usable or else there’s always the browser to go to.

• FB Pages Manager (Free with in-app purchases)

While Windows 10 does have an official Facebook app, there’s no official app to manage the Facebook Pages. FB Pages Manager is an unofficial app that lets you manage all your Facebook pages. The app lets you manage everything your page in an attractive and cool UI.

Best Windows 10 Photo and Video Apps

• VLC for Windows Store (Free)

We are all familiar with VLC Media Player since a long long time and the app now has a touch-friendly Store version as well. Along with videos, VLC for Windows Store is a great audio player as well and it comes with a lot of controls and all the features we’ve come to expect from VideoLAN. If you want more video player options, you can also check out our list of best video players for Windows 10.

• Music Maker Jam (Free with in-app purchases)

If anyone here likes to tinker with music production, this app is for you. The app brings you distinct music styles along with various real time effects to create your very own music. The music styles include the likes of Dubstep, Hip Hop, Drum&Bass, Techno, Movie Score, House, Meta and more. You can use three music styles a month in the free version and you’ll have to get the premium version of the app to get all of them. Overall, Music Maker Jam is a must check, if you are a budding music producer.

• Photofunia (Free with in-app purchases)

The Windows Store is packed with some great photo editing apps and Photofunia is one of them. The popular photo editing app makes editing a picture lot more fun. The app lets you add some great effects, create photo montages and more. If you are in a mood to play with some picture effects, Photofunia is the app for you.

• Adobe Photoshop Express (Free with in-app purchases)

Adobe Photoshop express is for people who just want to make some quick edits to their pictures for social media sharing. The app lets you auto-fix photos, apply filters, correct exposure, contrast and more. Photoshop Express also brings the ability to share quickly on Facebook or upload to Adobe’s Revel cloud service.

• Phototastic Collage (Free with in-app purchases)

Phototastic Collage is a collage making app, as the name suggests. The app lets you create collages without any hassle. It features a number of pre-loaded designs to make your task easier. The best thing about the app is that it makes creating collages simple and hassle-free.

Best Windows 10 Miscellaneous Apps

• Duolingo (Free)

Duolingo has been one of our favourite apps from other platforms and the Windows version is no slouch too. In case you are not aware, Duolingo is a language learning app. The app lets you learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Danish and English. Most importantly, the language learning experience on the app is fun and breezy.

• Translator (Free)

Microsoft’s Translator app, previously known as Bing Translator is a pretty handy app. The app lets you translate text, voice and signs, menus, newspapers through your camera. Moreover, the app lets you download translation packs, so that you can translate even when you’re offline.

• Z Opener (Free)

Z Opener is a pretty simple app and as the name suggests, it is a file opener and it lets you extract any file. The app supports more than a dozen file formats and it is very simple to use. Just select the file you want to open or extract and Z Opener will do it for you without any fuss.

•  iFixit: Repair Manual (Free)

iFixit is a popular repair manual app, which helps people fix their things on their own. The app brings step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, a parts store, repair guides and more. It brings repair manuals and support for various kinds of devices, from PCs, phones and cameras to even bikes and cars. The app is a little buggy on Windows but it is pretty useful.

• Khan Academy (Free)

Khan Academy has been known for its educational videos since a long time and their Windows app incorporates all of that. The app features the complete library of Khan Academy’s tutorial videos and it includes various topics like Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and more. Moreover, there are also tutorials on art, finance and history topics.

• Network Speed Test (Free)

As the name suggests, Network Speed Test by Microsoft is a simple app that lets you test your internet speed. The app measures your internet speed and lets you know the activities you’ll be able to perform at the speed. For comparison’s sake, the app also shows you your history of tests.

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