Most popular apps on desktops | AI overview

 Some of the most popular desktop apps include communication tools like WhatsApp, Discord, and Zoom, along with productivity apps like Microsoft Office, and streaming services like Netflix and Spotify. 

Here's a more detailed list of popular desktop apps, categorized for easier browsing:

Communication & Social:

• WhatsApp: A popular messaging app for personal and business use.
• Discord: A platform for voice and text chat, often used by gamers.
• Zoom: A video conferencing platform for meetings and online events.
• Telegram: A messaging app focused on security and speed.
• Slack: A team communication platform for workplace use.
• Microsoft Teams: A communication and collaboration platform from Microsoft.
• Facebook: A social networking platform.
• Instagram: A photo and video sharing social media platform.
• TikTok: A short-form video sharing platform. 

Productivity & Office:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Essential for document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations. 
• LibreOffice: A free and open-source office suite. 
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides): Cloud-based productivity tools. 
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro): Software for graphic design, photo editing, and video editing. 
• Power BI Desktop: A tool for creating data visualizations and dashboards. 
• Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI-powered productivity assistant. 

Streaming & Entertainment:

• Netflix: A streaming service for movies and TV shows. 
• Spotify: A music streaming service and podcast platform. 
• Amazon Prime Video: A streaming service for movies and TV shows. 
• Apple TV: A streaming service for movies and TV shows. 
• Disney+: A streaming service for Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content. 
• VLC Media Player: A versatile media player for various formats. 

Other Useful Apps:

• Google Chrome/Mozilla Firefox: Popular web browsers.
• Steam: A digital distribution platform for video games.
• Windows Notepad: A simple text editor.
• Windows Terminal: A modern terminal emulator.
• iCloud: Apple's cloud storage and synchronization service.
• iTunes: Apple's media player and digital distribution service.
• Snipping Tool: A tool for capturing screenshots.
• PDF X: PDF Editor & PDF Reader: A PDF editor and reader.
• ChatGPT: AI Chatbot.
• NVIDIA Control Panel: A tool for managing NVIDIA graphics card settings.
• Microsoft Remote Desktop: A tool for connecting to other computers remotely.
• Microsoft Defender: Windows' built-in antivirus software.
• PowerToys: A collection of utilities that enhance Windows functionality.