Free tools and software we like !
Free of charge, forever, software and tools; not free trials. Check them out now.
Microsoft OneNote
We love OneNote. It's your digital notebook. It's included with all Microsoft Office suites for Mac and Windows, but you can download and use the latest version for free! Make sure you install the Android and iOS versions and sync your notebooks across all of your devices. www.onenote.com |
Create and Edit Documents
Do you need to create or edit a Word, Excel or PowerPoint document but don't own Microsoft Office? Then Microsoft Office Online, Google Docs, or Apple iCloud, will come to your rescue! All you need is a web browser like Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox. And it's free! www.office.com docs.google.com www.icloud.com |
Tasks and To Do Lists
Are you a task list lover? Then check out Microsoft To-Do. It couldn't be simpler to use and has some brains as well. Share your task lists with others and make them do the work! Check off your tasks on the web, smartphone and Windows 10 computer. Mac client coming soon. todo.microsoft.com |
Email and Calendars
The best free email and calendar services are from Microsoft and Google. Move away from those decaying services (iCloud, Yahoo, AOL, Zoho, Mail.com, and friends - I am looking at you!) www.outlook.com www.gmail.com |
Communication and
Collaboration Tools Embrace the new style of chat based teamwork with free editions of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Kaizala, Slack and Facebook Workplace. Take control of your corporate communications and keep them all inside your business for future reference. No more lost Skype, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger conversations! office.com/teamsfree office.com/kaizala www.facebook.com/workplace slack.com |
Cloud File Storage
You've signed up to one of these free cloud storage products (below), right? Yes, I'm sure you already have. Ok, if not, give one of them a try today! www.dropbox.com - 2GB storage for free www.onedrive.com - 5GB storage for free www.icloud.com - 5GB storage for free www.box.com - 10GB storage for free drive.google.com - 15GB storage for free |
Report Authoring
Go from data to insight to action with Power BI Desktop. Create rich, interactive reports with visual analytics at your fingertips—for free. Tell your data story using a drag-and-drop canvas and more than 85 modern data visuals from Microsoft and partners. Design your report with theming, formatting, and layout tools. powerbi.microsoft.com |
Accounting Software
Free financial software for small businesses Track your expenses, send invoices, get paid and balance your books with Wave. www.waveapps.com |
Photo Editing
Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. And it's free (donations accepted!). getpaint.net |
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