Utilities

Useful programs to download

Browsers, PDFs, video, archives and a few tools we often ask for. The file comes from the maker’s site, so it is always the latest version.

  • 22programs
  • 13for Windows and Mac
  • 18free

Browsers

To browse and use web applications.

Windows and Mac

Google Chrome

Google’s browser. Pages, mail and web apps.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla’s browser, an alternative to Chrome.

  • Free
  • In English
Download

Office

For documents, PDFs, email and files in the cloud.

Windows and Mac

Google Drive for desktop

Keeps a folder on the computer in sync with Google Drive.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Opens PDFs. For reading them, not for editing.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

LibreOffice

Documents, spreadsheets and presentations. The free alternative to Microsoft Office.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

Mozilla Thunderbird

Mozilla’s email. It reads messages and the calendar.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows only

PDF24

Creates, merges and compresses PDFs.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows only

iCloud for Windows

Brings iPhone and iCloud photos, files and passwords to Windows.

  • Free
  • In English
Download

Compressed files

To open archives and find a file again.

Windows only

WinRAR

Opens and creates RAR and ZIP archives. It is paid: you can try it, then it asks for a licence. This is the English page.

  • Paid
  • In English
Download
Windows only

7-Zip

Opens and creates ZIP, RAR and other archives. You choose the language during installation.

  • Free
  • Language during setup
Download
Windows only

Everything

Finds a file as soon as you type the name. The site is in English; the program language can be changed in the settings.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download

Video and messages

To watch videos, hold meetings and send messages.

Windows and Mac

VLC

Plays almost any video and audio format.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

Zoom

Video meetings. Basic use is free.

  • Free basic use
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

WhatsApp

The WhatsApp app for the computer.

  • Free
Download
Windows and Mac

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft meetings and chat. An account is required: basic meetings are free.

  • Free basic use
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

Telegram

Telegram messages on the computer. The app follows the system language. The page is in English.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download

Tools

Small programs for working better on the computer.

Windows only

Ditto

Keeps what you copy, so you can find it again. The site is in English.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download
Windows only

Notepad++

Opens and edits text files. The site is in English; the program language can be changed in the settings.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download
Windows and Mac

Bitwarden

Stores passwords. The personal account is free.

  • Free basic use
  • In English
Download
Windows only

Microsoft PowerToys

Official Microsoft tools for Windows: snap windows, paste without formatting, and more.

  • Free
  • In English
Download
Windows and Mac

GIMP

Edits photos. The free alternative to Photoshop. The site is in English; the language can be changed in the settings.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download
Windows only

ShareX

Captures the screen and records video. The site is in English; the language can be changed in the settings.

  • Free
  • Site in English
Download
  • From the official siteThe button opens the maker’s page. We do not host the files, so an old version never gets stuck here.
  • It will not start, or you are not sure which one? Call us and we will tell you which one you need, and whether you need it. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Call +39 02 8127 9614

Frequently asked questions

Are they free?

Yes, except WinRAR: you can try it, then it asks for a licence. Zoom and Teams are free for basic meetings, and Bitwarden is free for a personal account. The others on this page are free.

Why does the file not download from pcdue.com?

If we hosted it, it would stay on one version. From the maker’s site you always get the latest.

Do they all work on a Mac?

No. Windows only: WinRAR, 7-Zip, PDF24, Everything, iCloud, PowerToys, ShareX, Ditto and Notepad++. The others are available for Windows and Mac.

Where do I start?

A browser, a PDF reader and a program for archives are usually enough. The others are only for when you need them. If you are not sure which one, call us.

How do I install a downloaded program?

Press Download, then get the file from the official site. Open it from the Downloads folder and follow the steps. Windows and Mac may ask for confirmation: that is normal.