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10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user try - for free

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If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps.

There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task.

These are all free to install and use on Windows.

I've been using open-source software for a very long time. In fact, the last time I didn't use open-source software, Bill Clinton was president of the US.

Open-source software is available for nearly every operating system on the market, from desktops to phones, and I often find open-source apps are superior to their proprietary counterparts. If you're a Windows user, you don't have to remain locked into closed-source software, because there are so many alternatives from which you can choose.

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Let me introduce you to some of my favorites.

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