11 of the Best Free Microsoft Store Apps You Should Try
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Summary
The Microsoft Store offers a variety of useful apps, including plenty of free ones that offer novel features, convenience or simply nostalgia.
QuickLook allows users to preview files without opening them in their host program; pressing the spacebar shows a full resolution photo or video and lets users scroll through albums using the arrow keys.
EarTrumpet allows users to individually adjust volume control for each app from the taskbar.
ShareX is a free, open source, lightweight screenshot and video recording tool that offers a wide array of features such as memes, an OCR tool and cloud storage.
IrfanView is a lightweight media viewer that opens files much faster than the default Photos app.
Microsoft To Do is the company’s official to do list and task manager, synchronisable between Android and iOS.
Ditto Clipboard saves everything copied to the clipboard so it can be saved for later.
MusicBee is a popular, lightweight music player that offers a range of features and customisation options.
Simple Minesweeper is a classic, offering games just like the original.
F.lux reduces the blue light emitted by your monitor at night, reducing eye strain.
