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With Windows 10 adoption ramping up, many folks are looking for ways to further improve the Win10 experience. So why not make the most of your transition by reconsidering your old app habits and getting Win10 tools that will help you work smarter, faster, and more productively?

We’ve seen a lot of changes in the past year, with both Win10 and the apps that go along with it. Some old faces have faded due to neglect and lethargy, but several new top-notch apps have appeared in their places. Old friends like Ninite have picked up new tricks. There’s even a Universal Windows Program app -- a Notepad replacement -- that hit the top 30 list. Works like a-ringin’ a bell.

This list of top 30 apps covers Windows 10 programs that everybody needs. Whether you’re a grizzled Windows victim or a faltering Windows ingénue, these programs should be at the top of your list.