If you've unwrapped a shiny new laptop this Christmas, you're in for a treat. Today, I'm sharing my list of apps that have become essential in my family's daily life – from work and school assignments to unwinding with fun and games.

Steve Shaff

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Bitdefender

https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html

VLC Media player

https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

7 ZIP

https://www.7-zip.org/

WinRAR

https://www.win-rar.com/open-7z-file.html?&L=0

Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/