From drawing apps to tools that help you stay organized, these six apps are worth checking out.
Best Windows Drawing App: Autodesk Sketchbook
Autodesk
Includes illustrated and video tutorials.
Export sketch sessions as time-lapsed videos.
Autodesk
Crashes for some users.
With this app, you are only limited by your imagination.
Stay on Top of Things: Microsoft To Do
Connects to Microsoft Account.
All changes are automatically saved to the cloud and synced.
Integrates with Microsoft apps, such as Outlook.
Could lose track of items that are automatically moved down the list.
Microsoft To-Do was launched in 2017.
Thisto-do list appworks on PC, mobile devices, and Surface Hub.
Stream Shows and Movies: Netflix
Free app, frequently optimized.
Great design for touch and mouse interactivity.
Netflix has maintained this app since 2010.
App content (but not the movies) sometimes display oddly in atypical window sizes.
Netflix proved to be an early adopter of the Windows ecosystem, launching its app in 2010.
Best RSS Feed Reader: Nextgen Reader
Low cost.
Solid solution that integrates with Feedly.
Hard-limit of 10,000 total articles at any time.
Default article view doesn’t always highlight image-heavy content well.
Initially launched in 2011, the Nextgen Reader offers great syndicated reading throughReally Simple Syndication (RRS).
Use it to sync your Feedly list or build a curated list of RSS links.
The program moves quickly and uses a well-established, responsive three-pane reading environment.
Set Up Surround Sound: Dolby Access
Enables Dolby Atmos on home theater speaker systems for free.
Takes gaming to another level.
In-app purchase required to use with headphones.
Problematic with some headphones.
Dolby Access for Epic Surround Sound enablesDolby Atmoson Windows 10 devices and Xbox video game consoles.
Dolby Access uses spatial audio to create extra depth and atmosphere.
Dolby Atmos can also enhance major video game releases likeAssassin’s Creed: OriginsandRise of the Tomb Raider.
This app works on Xbox consoles and devices running Windows 10 or newer.
Share Your Photos: Instagram
Makes Instagram Stories a more engaging experience.
Alternative Instagram stream viewer.
Search tags, like, and comment.
This free Instagram app receives notifications about new Instagram messages directly within the Windows 10 Action Center.
With the bigger screen size, watching your Instagram Stories feed feels more like watching YouTube videos.
Your hands are now entirely free when viewing them, unlike when using Instagram on mobile.
