Download of the Week

Finding a VPN service can be a bit of a hassle. Although there are plenty of low-cost options on the market, it's tough to beat free. OpenVPN is open source, free to use and secure.

Handbrake is a free and open source tool specializing in converting audio and video files and is uniquely handy if you are looking to convert older formats to more modern ones. Grab the latest version here.

KMPlayer offers a broad list of supported formats, minimalist interface and the ability to play and save videos from URLs. The latest KMPlayer has been optimized for high-resolution videos.

A TechSpot staff favorite, Monosnap is a free screenshot tool for PC and macOS with the ability to make annotations on the fly, crop, and share in few clicks.

CPU-Z is a great freeware app that's been around for over 20 years. It provides detailed info about your hardware (Windows and Android), now updated to detect 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs and DDR5 RAM.

Backup and Sync is now called Google Drive and before September 2021, every user needs to move their accounts to continue syncing their files. More details and downloads here.

DS4Windows emulates an Xbox 360 controller so you can map PlayStation DS4, DualSense, Switch Pro, and JoyCon controllers for playing games in Windows.

It's a great practice to benchmark your PC periodically and especially useful when you upgrade components to have a clear before and after. 3DMark Basic Edition just got updated and is one of the best free benchmarks available.

ThisIsWin11 is a PowerToys-like app that allows you to remove unwanted components from Windows 11, customize and tweak the Start menu.

Directory Opus works just like Explorer, but faster. Features include a tabbed interface, duplicate file finder, image converter, and more. Test a fully functional version of Directory Opus for free.

The latest version of Apple iTunes improves security and adds support for new devices. You can download iTunes 12.11.4 for Windows right here.

WhatsApp has introduced photos and videos that disappear after they’ve been opened while maintaining end-to-end encryption, available in the latest version of WhatsApp.

Rufus is a must in every tech enthusiast's toolkit. It's one of the best applications for creating bootable USB drives thanks to its simplicity and ease of use.

TeamViewer is a well established app and an intuitive way to remotely control computers, tablets, and smartphones. It is free for personal use available for all major platforms.

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play game that resembles Zelda BOTW's action but has developed further to become much more than a simple copycat. Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery.

VirtualBox is a cross-platform virtualization application that enables you to run virtual machines on top of your existing OS. You can download it free of charge for Windows, macOS or Linux.

With full cross-platform support and a growing library of worlds to choose from, Roblox is one of the most popular free gaming platforms right now. Download it here for Android, Windows and macOS.

Square Enix has released a benchmark tool for the upcoming FFXIV: Endwalker expansion. You can give it a run to see how well your PC will handle it... and enjoy the eye candy.

The long awaited Firefox Quantum (version 57) has finally made it out of beta. This new version of the popular Mozilla browser promises twice the speed, 30% less memory usage, and privacy improvements. An all-new interface is just the cherry on top. Download here.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called Live Location that allows sharing of your location in real time with contacts or groups for a predetermined period of time. This is rolling out in the coming days to all users and platforms, download here.