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Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, January 2, 2026, 12:04 AM TechSpot Software

Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.

Software AI

VLC celebrates 6 billion downloads, teases AI generated subtitles and translation

It all runs on local AI

By Shawn Knight, January 9, 2025, 1:11 PM

Download of the Week Security

VLC player fixes vulnerability that could allow remote code execution

VLC 3.0.21 has addressed a critical vulnerability that could allow malicious attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. Users are strongly advised to update to this version.

By Ivan Franco, June 13, 2024, 4:27 PM

Mobile Google

New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience

The "best" AV1 software decoder is being released via an over-the-air update

By Alfonso Maruccia, April 22, 2024, 7:39 AM

Software Hardware

AMD FSR support is coming soon to YouTube and VLC

Arriving with the next Radeon driver update and a Q1 2024 VLC update

By Daniel Sims, January 11, 2024, 6:02 AM 13 comments

Software

Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution now works in VLC to upscale offline videos

Upscaling for your personal video library

By Shawn Knight, April 12, 2023, 12:14 PM 12 comments

Software

VLC media player adds support for new formats, improves streaming support, and more

Why it matters: VLC is universally regarded as one of the best (if not the best) media players available today. A new version released a couple of days ago brings further improvements for the program's compatibility, stability, security and format support.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, December 1, 2022, 1:48 PM 7 comments

Software Security

India blocks downloads of VLC player

Only blocking the official website won't block all downloads

By Daniel Sims, August 17, 2022, 7:38 AM 9 comments

The Best Portable Apps for Your Software Toolbox

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, May 1, 2022, 11:46 AM TechSpot Software

Portable apps usually offer the same functionality as the regular versions of your favorite software, but without any installers involved. That means you can run them directly from a USB drive or a cloud folder synced across PCs.

Downloads Software

VLC for macOS updated with native M1 support

The latest release of VLC media player adds native M1 SoC support, automatic hardware decoding for 4K and 8K playback, 10-bit HDR support, and more.

By Ivan Franco, January 19, 2021, 1:02 PM

Software Security

Critical flaw in VLC media player leaves PCs exposed, VideoLAN says otherwise

The issue isn't reproducible, according to VideoLAN

By Humza Aamir, July 24, 2019, 7:16 AM 9 comments

Software Mobile

VideoLAN has reversed its Huawei ban, allowing users to download the VLC app again

The change was made months ago, but never announced

By Cohen Coberly, April 15, 2019, 5:48 PM

Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know

FEATURE By Julio Franco, March 28, 2019, 2:16 AM TechSpot Software

Many hardcore computer users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but there are always new ways to sharpen your skills on the PC and we bet that you will find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know before.

Software

VLC 4.0 will bring new user interface and media library manager

VR and 3D video support also incoming

By Greg Synek, February 6, 2019, 8:09 AM 9 comments

Software

VLC crosses three billion downloads, is adding AirPlay support and more

VideoLAN reverse-engineered VR headsets to natively support VR video playback

By Shawn Knight, January 11, 2019, 11:45 AM 9 comments

How to Convert Audio and Video Files with VLC Media Player

FEATURE By Mark Turner, September 28, 2018, 7:55 AM TechSpot Software

If you've ever looked for software that can convert audio and video files on Windows, you might know how hard it can be to find dedicated solutions that are free and function as advertised. What you may ignore however is that VLC is capable of converting your files as well as performing other tasks like recording your desktop, and more.

Essential Apps You Should Install on a New PC Running Windows or macOS

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, September 11, 2018, 1:52 AM TechSpot Software

You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop PC, or are simply clean installing on a new SSD, good for you! Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine, but now you have to get back to productivity zen by recovering your files and installing programs. Not sure which ones? Well, let us help.

Software Mobile

VLC blocks downloads from Huawei devices following a slew of negative reviews

VLC says Huawei is to blame for recent audio playback issues

By Cohen Coberly, July 25, 2018, 3:50 PM 18 comments

Software Downloads

VLC 3.0.2 improves hardware decoding for Mac

VLC is one of the most popular media players in the world and this new version has quite a few improvements for all platforms. Chief among them is enhanced hardware decoding for macOS which is now faster and supports more samples while reducing crashes.

By Erik Orejuela, April 24, 2018, 11:50 AM

Software

VLC 3.0 'Vetinari' arrives across all platforms with Chromecast support

The latest VLC update adds new features and fixes 1,500 bugs

By Cohen Coberly, February 9, 2018, 2:24 PM 26 comments

7 Free Apps to Install on a New Windows PC

FEATURE By Erik Orejuela, February 21, 2017, 7:00 AM TechSpot Software

5 days, 5 killer tech tips You just bought a new Windows laptop, built a new desktop, or are simply clean installing on a new SSD. Gotta love the smell of a fresh new machine, but now you have to get back to productivity zen by recovering your files and installing programs. We've compiled a list of essential programs to get you started.