Best Website Designs for Inspiration

Looking for best website designs to create your next awesome website? We have tried to compile best designed websites that may inspire your design.

It is always delightful to come across work in the digital scene, especially when much of the said work can be brilliant as setting the tone for our own work within this field. So what kinds of trends are being followed nowadays? That’s a tough question to nail down but it is far more important to ask just what is being done by the successful developers and designers out there and what can you do to grab your share in the market.

You also find our pick of best responsive design websites. 

Web design matters more than ever for companies wanting to get their product or idea out into the crazy world of the internet. A website is one of the most powerful marketing tools available today for businesses. It doesn’t matter the size of your company because your site can rank higher on Google regardless of its size. 

A website is a good way to give your business some credibility and to reach new potential customers at a lower cost. Before you make your own, it’s good to measure the quality of a site by some current industry standards. 

A good website should have: 

• Simple elements
• Quality typography
• Engaging color scheme
• Branding for your company
• Easy navigation
• Social media
• Apps for phones or other devices

Gugurel’s Profile Website

Gugurel’s work is one of mystic fascination, if one would pardon the use of that terminology in this context. As his page says, the work is creative and focuses on delivering quality user experience. The idea is fresh, there is literally nothing visible on the page save for few buttons so almost intuitively the user has less complications to deal with and has more time to navigate around the page. The technique? Gugurel has simply tapped into the human psychic and figured out that the visitors will spend longer on the page if they have to work less to navigate. That’s a lesson for all of in the design profession.

Grand Hotel Dicomo

I like to call this website as menus done correctly. You can see perfectly what the entire business and service is about, everything that they are offering is done brilliantly on the website. The central part is more display oriented rather than having text whereas the menu is simplistic but complete in all of the services and information about the business. Again from the outlook of design, this is one subtly done for business, it is definitely very alluring to the eye and yet fulfills all the business objectives wonderfully. Another tip for all you budding artists out there.

450 GSM

This one is a joy to behold for all the minimalism lovers out there. We all know how the minimalist design has picked up pace as a trend in the modern business construct but it is another story altogether to see a business execute it well and with a flourish. Observe the elements of the website, there aren’t many and yet the entire site carries a very clean look which instantly adds to the appeal of the site. Look at the business in question, the offer is of print and ones who want printing done want the output to be presentable. See the link? The website translates the purpose and the feature of the business.

Pervolo

This is content centered design done with excellence. Notably many sites that attempt this concept end up adding too many panels, too many menu elements and too much of side text. Notice the grey area beneath the page, that tells you of how optimized the size is and yet everything you need to know to get a flavor about what pervolo is. The one thing which gives the site edge is the mood it sets with its background. Again design, wise this is use of psychology in play to get the visitor to be attracted to the site.

Alectia

This is a mixture of flat design and minimalism done correctly. It’s a big enterprise adopting this design and it speaks quite a lot to be able to opt for this kind of a concept for your website. Partially this is because of the skill of the designer, notice how the core services are highlighted as bigger panels. Again from corporate purpose that is how the site needs to be exhibited. That it looks as professional and coherent with the business as possible.

Kreativa Studio

I like to call this a work on maximalism. Hear me out, even with the limited size of the picture you can easily understand what the entire site is about and you attribute creativity to this site. So when the user comes on to the site his first impression will probably be “wow, there’s a lot of choice here”. The trick is this diversity of options does not make him confused and instead excites him about discovering the website further. So if you add an extensive, content centered design into your website, ask the question: “would I be excited to discover the site further” and that will give you a good indication.

Velvet Hammer

This is one site you all have to visit to get a true feel of. This is creativity done correctly and done in a very refined manner. It’s only fitting that a site of this caliber should belong to a music niche supporting independent artists. The truly mesmerizing element about the site is the scrolling animation which gives a very fluid impression to the website, almost as if you’re flicking the pages of a magazine, only simpler and more alluring. Top marks for originality on this one.

Seim MC

There is good reason as to why simplistic expression in design is so much in trend nowadays. Look at the page above for example, the appeal and mood is good but the page is exceedingly neat and yet still displays its features. This is a clever mix of content centrism and minimalism and this is especially achievable in certain conversion methods of creating websites such as PSD to HTML. 

The company is a strategy consultant for businesses so it obviously needs to display its content amply, but their approach to fulfilling that is superb. So in retrospect they are catering to each business need and are actually helping them scroll through their services in a more efficient manner.

Thru You Too

This is a concept in website making which is seldom executed successfully as a commercial front. This one is successful because of the minimalist approach it takes in each transition. So the elements of art and the animation are all standard but very natural in the manner they flow form one video to another in the playback. 

So all in all the result comes out as an experience for the user as he scrolls through the website. This is promotional effort and it does pretty well in terms of putting itself out there.

Creative Live

Creative Live offers a catalog of hundreds of creative, online classes. Some are free and some are available for purchase at a reasonable price. Their site is inviting and easy to navigate through classes. I especially enjoy their typography which is readable and catches the eye.

Instructables

This site is good for the whole family! They have categories such as recipes, DIY projects, outdoor, design, and more with instructions that are easy to read and follow and you’re also available to download instructions into PDF form if you go pro. It’s a very simple site that is still presented efficiently.

Keep

Here’s a fashion and beauty site that is comparable to Pinterest. The pages are clean and neat. You’re able to hover the photo of the item you’re viewing and ‘like, keep, or buy,’ which makes it especially catered to online shoppers. Online shoppers want a site that provides a safe and quick transaction; this is the type of sight they looks for.

Elite Daily

If you want to read up on events in the news or something out of the ordinary, Elite Daily will surely have it. Their articles are witty and blunt. There are minimal ads, the typography is appealing, and you’ll always be surprised by what they come up with. 

Their social media is on point with thousands of shares daily on Facebook.

Elle Decor

Not only a beautiful magazine, but Elle Decor has a beautiful website as well. Elle Decor’s website invites you in with class and style. The digital landscape is evolving and changing and Elle Decor is ahead of the game.

Whole Foods Market

I believe Whole Foods just redesigned their website and it looks awesome! It used to be hard to navigate but now it has specific pages for specific questions. It’s also colorful with bright/neutral colors and has an earthy feel to it, which never hurts!

Lush

This is one of my favorite sites, not only for the products they sell but for the way it’s designed. On that note, watch this awesome video from Lush Digital that shows how web design can and should make a massive statement. 

Their new website design (powered by Drupal) increased website visits every month by 71% because of the progressive displays, interactivity and the look and feel of the site.

Vimeo

Unless you haven’t used a computer in the last five years, you’ve most likely heard of this one. Vimeo is a video sharing platform that was created in 2004 by a group of filmmakers. There are now over 14 million members and some say they prefer Vimeo instead of YouTube. The videos are works of art and people are able to express themselves. They offer a cleaner aesthetic compared to other sharing platforms and there are no ads!

10 Lists to Keep If I Want to Be Successful

The human mind is truly incredible, and we should all strive towards creating a tenacious memory we can rely on. Many lucrative professions or hobbies require such a trait—actors, musicians, artists and entertainers in general do countless drills, just so the required information can be embedded in the memory with certainty. Clearly numerous doors that lead to a successful future are unlocked if one has a great memory. Although beneficial, it is not an essential ingredient within the success formula—what you lack in memory can always be compensated with diligence.

Keeping track of crucial elements in your life through list-making is still an unrivaled tactic for counterbalancing feeble recollection. By utilizing constant reminders, we can have significantly greater organization, we won’t be under the impression we have forgotten something, and we will have a clear insight into which task has a stamp of immediacy attached to it. Here are ten suggested lists that warrant implementation, in order to track achievements and nurture ambition.

1. List of Goals

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
—Zig Ziglar

Goals and ambition is what drives us and motivates us, but we need to ask ourselves what is it that we want in order to feel truly accomplished. Your list of goals should consists of all the items that you deem are necessary to truly respect yourself. It can be financial stability, a place you can call your own, starting your family, being independent, etc. People have different criteria when it comes to goals, and this list in particular is ever-growing; it changes as you mature, but it always feels great when you cross something out of it. Without such a list, you lose direction of where your life is heading, and we all need some inner guidance to focus on—a good reason to get up in the morning.

2. List of Tasks

“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.”
—Theodore Isaac Rubin

Tasks are actually milestones on the road to goal completion, and these lists have a tendency to become quite copious. New tasks emerge on a daily basis, regardless of whether you are an employee, a student, or a freelancer. Despite the fact that they are arduous, we always have some sense of achievement once the task is complete, or when a certain problem is solved. By avoiding to make such lists and lists of our daily tasks, they’ll simply pile up and eventually become a hindrance.

In the event you have larger tasks that need more than a day, a week or a month before they can be completed, then break those tasks into smaller daily assignments, and put them on the list as well. As long as you monitor larger tasks while completing minor daily milestones, you will have a greater grip on progression and continuous source of motivation. List and sticky notes are actually quite potent tools for increase in productivity, especially while we are working from home.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that you should also have a list of personal tasks, or tasks you do for the sake of self-fulfillment. These are related to your personal goals, and governing passions—writing a book, painting, crafting etc. These tasks will define you and offer a much greater sense of achievement, so give it your all to create something you can be proud of.

3. List of Contacts

“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.”
—Aristotle

It would be delusional to assume you can make it all on your own; however, at the same time, a flawed partnership can result in disastrous outcome as well. It is extremely difficult to find compatible allies and contacts, since friends and family—in other words, people close to you—may not be the best choice for a business partner. If you want to enter into a partnership with someone, make sure the person shares the same vision. Tread lightly and try to ascertain your potential partner’s level of reliability.

Throughout life, we come across skillful, capable and talented people, whose competence might be needed in the future, depending on your line of work of course. Do not be hesitant to offer a helping hand when they are in need, since you can gain a valuable contact. The point being: make a special list of all important contacts, like reliable programmers, handymen, lawyers, etc. Remember not to only reach out when you are in need. You need to maintain a healthy and natural relationship and be there for those people if they require your assistance. Truth be told, it can be arduous to forge strong friendship bonds, but having important acquaintances and becoming an important acquaintance is very much possible.

Without such a list, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to possible future complications; moreover, make sure this list is well-kept since once you lose a contact like this one, it can be somewhat troublesome to recover such data. Just be sure you have recovery data tools at your disposal to mitigate the damage if something were to happen to your phone.

4. List of Expenses

“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.”
—Jonathan Swift

This may be a quite mundane piece of advice, yet it is very often neglected. As we all know, there are two types of expenses: those that are necessary, (bills, taxes, food) and those expenditures used for indulging some personal cravings. There is a degree of restraint that the majority of us lack in order to approach the matter with a satisfying level of prudence. To say it bluntly, we treat our wants like our needs, and necessities and primary obligations are pushed in the background. Of course, this may sound a bit exaggerated, but the truth is the pressure of a consumer’s culture eventually becomes overwhelming, resulting in a purchase we shouldn’t be able to afford at the time. This kind of behavior can be avoided by utilizing lists, and turning them into an omnipresent reminder of what is truly important.

By making lists of all the monthly expenses we are obligated to pay, we’ll have a clear overview with how much resources are there at our disposal. On the other hand, without this list filled with meticulous calculations, we are prone to believing that we have more freedom to engage in a shopping spree, ultimately causing our bills to pile up; thus, we end up a step closer to a financial suicide. Handling finances properly, or the fact that we prioritize the costs of living, is a responsibility that signifies maturity. Success is commonly measured by the amount of wealth and without adequate spending tactics, you prevent its accumulation.

5. List of Useful Tools

“If you’re the type of person who has to fulfill your dreams, you’ve got to be resourceful to make sure you can do it.”
—Vin Diesel

Today’s society vastly depends on the use of technology—we exchange information, conduct calculations, measure time, etc. This level of reliability also suggests liability. If something were to happen to our cell phone or personal computer, it would be a sizable setback that could harm our capabilities severely. As mentioned, losing contacts can truly be troublesome. It is even worse however, to have your life’s work lost and compromised.

Useful tools are not only limited to recovering damage; they also encompass tools that make your job easier. With efficiency and a greater level of competence, you are a step closer toward success. Using the right apps and tools can make up for our lack of skills in a particular area, or simply help us manage our work in a more timely manner. Keeping a list of useful tools will come in handy whenever you are faced with more common problems, like finding a good restaurant for a business dinner, driving through unfamiliar terrain, task management, learning, and there are even tools capable of helping you recover stolen property.

Even though the list is not as crucial as the ones mentioned so far, it is undeniable that having it can save you a lot of time if the need for it ever arises. The Internet is a vast sea of both useful and useless tools, and by filtering out those that are irrelevant, you won’t have to conduct countless searches when you are in need of adequate tools for problem solving.

6. List of Self Improvements

“The minute that you’re not learning I believe you’re dead.”
—Jack Nicholson

Reasonable to assume this one is unavoidable, and it always deserves to be mentioned. It is safe to assume we are all aware of our shortcomings; if not all of them at least some of them. Think about yourself, make a list of all the things you would like to improve or change, then consider how to implement those changes. Despite the fact that those who are close to you do not pressure you into changing or improving, you should always make constant endeavours to do so, for your own sake.

The list of improvements should consist of physical changes, changes spiritual in nature, abandoning bad habits etc. No one expects you to change entirely in a short time period, but making a decision to change one thing on a yearly basis is a viable resolution, quite easy to execute. The list is there simply to remind you which improvement to prioritize, and build up your confidence after each completion. Refusing to change can either result in lack of confidence and depression, or becoming an overconfident and self-absorbed person that no one will tolerate for long; both of these traits are contradictory to your quest for a successful future.

7. List of Creative Ideas

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
—Waldo Emerson

Throughout history, people who made the most significant impact on the world were those with a revolutionary way of thinking, those who dared to challenge the established order and alter the status quo. For an idea to be classified as creative, it needs to be new, it needs to make sense, and it needs to have some sort of use. For example, creating something to help the disabled communicate online, or simply type—that way, people who have lost their limbs could blog or become creative writers, and show the world a piece of their mind. Thus a keyboard in a form of braces could enable them to type using their tongue; however I am not an engineer, so I do not know whether something like this is possible.

Whenever a new idea comes to your mind write it down, then browse the web to see if you indeed have stumbled upon something ground-breaking. Once your list has grown, then you need to start pondering on the subject to see whether it holds closer scrutiny. Ask for a second opinion and see what you would need to realize your idea. In a majority of cases, this is how successful people are created. Rest assured that it is very possible that people won’t be impressed with your creativity as much as you are, but do not allow yourself to be discouraged—after all, perseverance has a crucial role in a career as well. Monitoring your thoughts incites productive thinking and hones your focus; it keeps our mind occupied. Letting your good ideas slide is only a wasted potential that will put your progress in a halt.

8. List of Future Plans

“The future is uncertain but the end is always near.”
―Jim Morrison

We have all heard statements like “Tomorrow is a mystery,” “Live for today,” and “You can’t affect the future.” Personally, I heavily disagree with such a point of view. Although I do agree that, in particular circumstances, making plans for the future is doing Sisyphus work, not planning it at all seems utterly mortifying. I also believe that everyone makes some sort of plan; the problem is this fear of uncertainty that thwarts our will to act.

To make your resolve more adamant, compile a list of your future plans, see what you need in order to make them come true. This one is very similar to the first list—the one with goals; the difference is, it does not have to involve your personal future. Rather, it is list of upcoming important events, important changes in law, or upcoming trends, useful software, etc. It will keep you well-informed and prepared, since staying updated and relevant are essential virtues for lucrative businessmen.

9. List of Contingency Plans

“You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it.”
—Denzel Washington

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, meaning there is nothing you can do without consequences. Every attempt to be more successful usually has a set of barriers attached to it, or risks. Even though risks are inevitable, being prepared for the aftermath is always a good and necessary thing. When you plan your business incentives, or when you plan to invest in something, make sure you compose a thorough pros and cons list, as well as a list of possible negative scenarios. In the event that positive aspects outweigh the negative ones, you can be more encouraged to proceed further.

Make an effort to be constantly prepared for the backlash of major initiatives, and contain the possible damage. The lack of contingency implies recklessness, and it was adamantly made clear how this approach contradicts advancement. Make leaps of faith only when you have no other options to explore.

10. Bucket List

“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and for deeds left undone.”
—Harriet Beecher Stowe

Finally, learn to live for the sake of experiencing what life has to offer. It is invigorating, to say the least, and it keeps your regrets at minimum. One of the reasons why we want to be successful is to actually fulfil our dreams or complete our bucket list, to look back on our life during old age with a warm smile rather than a frown. Feel free to put even the impossible things on your bucket list, and find the next best thing using your creativity. Whenever you reach a rough patch in your life, take a look at you bucket list and see what is the most plausible thing to do in order to restore your will power and keep going.

Best Windows 10 Apps to Use

Windows 10 supports universal apps that can run on a Windows PC as well as a Windows 10 Mobile device, so these apps may come in handy when the mobile version of Windows 10 lands later this year. However, there are a number of mediocre apps on the Windows Store, so picking out the good ones can be a tough task at times. Well, you don’t have to worry about picking the best apps, as today we will share the best 35 Windows 10 Store apps in various categories.

Pin More ($2.99)

Pin More allows you to pin custom tiles to your Windows 10 Start menu. The app lets you use your own logo for the tile and you can create custom tiles for documents, folders and websites. It also lets you create cool custom tiles for your Origin, Steam and Uplay games. We like the app because of its ease of use and simple interface.

• Analog Live Clock (Free)

If you always wanted an analog clock on your Start menu, Analog Live Clock should work fine for you. This app lets you pin a totally customized analog clock to your Windows 10 Start menu. The app lets you customize everything about the analog clock, from the dial, hour hand to even the background and more. It is pretty simple to use and you can create beautiful clock tiles for the Windows 10 Start menu.

• Wallhaven Alpha (Free)

Wallhaven Alpha is a wallpaper app and it brings you some great high quality wallpapers from most genres you know of. You can also set the app to periodically change your desktop, homescreen and tile wallpaper. It’s a simple app but if you want your desktop and lockscreen to look beautiful and new every time then you should give Wallhaven Alpha a try.

Best Windows 10 Security Apps

We have already informed you on the best Antivirus apps for Windows 10, now here are some great security apps:

• LastPass (Free)

LastPass is a very popular password manager, which lets you sync all your passwords at one place. According to LastPass, all the passwords that you save in the app are stored at secure servers in the company and no one has access to them but you. LastPass is also available on all major platforms including Android, iOS, OS X, Linux, Windows Phone and minor platforms like Firefox OS. It’s also available as a browser extension/plugin for Chrome, Internet Explorer, Dolphin and more, so you will have passwords to your various accounts on the go. In case you are not really comfortable with using LastPass, you can check out our list of LastPass alternatives.

• Secret Tidings (Free)

Secret Tidings is a cool Windows Store app that allows you to send secret text messages encrypted in simple pictures. The concept is simple, you can choose a picture and then you can add the secret text you want to send. The text will be locked with a password, so your text will only be seen by someone who knows your password, while others will just see a picture.

• WiFi Dashboard (Free)

WiFi Dashboard is a pretty simple app, which lets you know if your WiFi is safe enough or not. Along with your WiFi’s security status, the app tells you the IP Address of the connection and the location. Simple yet useful, isn’t it?

• Shredder8 (Free)

Deleted files can be easily recovered in Windows, thanks to various third party recovery apps but what if we really want to delete those files? This is where Shredder8 comes into play. Shredder8 acts like a real shredder and it deletes files permanently and makes them non-recoverable. The app also brings the ability to clean free space on your drives.

Best Windows 10 Productivity Apps

• Wunderlist: To-Do List (Free)

Wunderlist is a popular to-do list app and thankfully, they have a great app on the Windows Store. Making lists and tasks are very easy on the app and it offers you some great features like sharing, sync ability with your phone & other devices, ability to attach pictures, files, PDFs and more.

• Poki (Free)

Use Pocket? Sadly, Pocket is not available on Windows 10 yet but we have a very worthy Pocket client, Poki. If you want to use Pocket on Windows, Poki is definitely the best Pocket client available. Just like Pocket, Poki lets you save interesting content for later viewing. The content is also available for you offline.

• Flipboard (Free)

Flipboard is arguably the best news reading app and it’s available on the Windows 10 Store. Flipboard brings you news content based on your choices & likes and it also brings you content from your Facebook and Twitter newsfeed. The app also lets you use your single subscription on multiple devices. There’s also the ability to create your own magazine with the content you love.

• Code Writer (Free)

If you are a coder in different languages, you are going to love this app. Code Writer allows you to write & edit texts and codes in more than 20 different programming languages.  There are also some great intuitive features like easy switching between documents, editing and more.

• Wolfram Alpha ($1.49)

While Wolfram Alpha is a must have app for students, it is also great for people generally. The app answers all your technical queries and it covers a ton of topics. It’s like a search engine but with great knowledge and detail. The app should come in handy if you have a thirst to learn something new.

• Toolbox for Windows 8 (Free)

Toolbox, as the name suggests brings a number of tools to boost your productivity through a single app. The app might still have the Windows 8 name and design, but it’s still a pleasure to use if you want to multitask. The app brings 15 tools and innovative features like the ability to run 4 apps at a time (similar to Snap) make it worthwhile.

• Dropbox (Free)

Dropbox has an official app on Windows 10 and it was recently updated to cater to Windows 10’s design language. The cloud storage service also has a desktop app for Windows, so you can choose according to your needs. The Windows Store app comes with all the features we’ve come to expect from Dropbox. There’s the ability to share anything easily and an “Offline” mode to view files even when you don’t have active Internet connection.

Best Windows 10 Entertainment Apps

• Groove Music (Free with subscription for Music Pass)

Microsoft re-branded its Music and Video apps with Windows 10 and that’s how Xbox Music became Groove Music. Just like Xbox Music, Groove Music is a pretty capable music app. It’s the default music app on Windows 10 and it brings features like playlists, custom radio stations and streaming of more than a million tracks. Moreover, Microsoft is giving a free 30-day trial of its Groove Music Pass for unlimited songs and streaming.

• Netflix (Free with membership subscription)

We all know and love Netflix, don’t we? If you have a Netflix membership, the app offers unlimited TV shows including Netflix exclusives and movies. The app also syncs your data with other devices where you have logged in and lets you resume from where you left off. So, if you use Netflix, the Windows app has got you covered.

• ESPN FC (Free)

ESPN FC is a great app if you want all the Football news right on your Windows 10 PC or mobile. The app brings you all the football scoop you need like scores, fixtures, profiles, articles and more. The app also incorporates Windows-specific features like pinning your team or a league right to the Start menu.

• Audiobooks from Audible (Free)

If you just want to relax and listen to some audiobooks on your Windows 10 device, Audiobooks from Audible should be a perfect app for you. Audible is an Amazon company and it brings more than 1,80,000 books narrated by professionals. The app also integrates Cortana voice commands for a better button-free audio mode.

• Movie Box (Free)

If you love streaming movies without any hassle, Movie Box is the app to get. The app is pretty simple & straightforward and it brings a large selection of movies to watch. The app lets you search for movies and it also includes the option to watch the trailer if you want to know what the movie is all about. It also shows you the IMDB ratings, so that you can choose better.

• iHeart Radio (Free)

iHeart Radio is one of the best radio streaming apps on Windows 10 and rightly so. The app packs in several country’s radio stations along with custom stations. The app lets you create custom stations and brings you personalized radio recommendations and live music events. All you music lovers out there, give it a shot.

Best Windows 10 Social Apps

• Twitter (Free)

There have been several Twitter clients for the Windows platform in the past few years. While they were pretty good, nothing beats the official Twitter app for Windows 10. Though the Twitter app on Windows isn’t as good as other platforms, it works pretty well and it comes with all the Twitter features we are accustomed to.

• Facebook (Free)

The official Facebook app on Windows hasn’t had a major update since a long time but if you want a Facebook app on Windows, the official app is the best one to use. The app doesn’t have all the features that Facebook has on other platforms but it’s usable or else there’s always the browser to go to.

• FB Pages Manager (Free with in-app purchases)

While Windows 10 does have an official Facebook app, there’s no official app to manage the Facebook Pages. FB Pages Manager is an unofficial app that lets you manage all your Facebook pages. The app lets you manage everything your page in an attractive and cool UI.

Best Windows 10 Photo and Video Apps

• VLC for Windows Store (Free)

We are all familiar with VLC Media Player since a long long time and the app now has a touch-friendly Store version as well. Along with videos, VLC for Windows Store is a great audio player as well and it comes with a lot of controls and all the features we’ve come to expect from VideoLAN. If you want more video player options, you can also check out our list of best video players for Windows 10.

• Music Maker Jam (Free with in-app purchases)

If anyone here likes to tinker with music production, this app is for you. The app brings you distinct music styles along with various real time effects to create your very own music. The music styles include the likes of Dubstep, Hip Hop, Drum&Bass, Techno, Movie Score, House, Meta and more. You can use three music styles a month in the free version and you’ll have to get the premium version of the app to get all of them. Overall, Music Maker Jam is a must check, if you are a budding music producer.

• Photofunia (Free with in-app purchases)

The Windows Store is packed with some great photo editing apps and Photofunia is one of them. The popular photo editing app makes editing a picture lot more fun. The app lets you add some great effects, create photo montages and more. If you are in a mood to play with some picture effects, Photofunia is the app for you.

• Adobe Photoshop Express (Free with in-app purchases)

Adobe Photoshop express is for people who just want to make some quick edits to their pictures for social media sharing. The app lets you auto-fix photos, apply filters, correct exposure, contrast and more. Photoshop Express also brings the ability to share quickly on Facebook or upload to Adobe’s Revel cloud service.

• Phototastic Collage (Free with in-app purchases)

Phototastic Collage is a collage making app, as the name suggests. The app lets you create collages without any hassle. It features a number of pre-loaded designs to make your task easier. The best thing about the app is that it makes creating collages simple and hassle-free.

Best Windows 10 Miscellaneous Apps

• Duolingo (Free)

Duolingo has been one of our favourite apps from other platforms and the Windows version is no slouch too. In case you are not aware, Duolingo is a language learning app. The app lets you learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Danish and English. Most importantly, the language learning experience on the app is fun and breezy.

• Translator (Free)

Microsoft’s Translator app, previously known as Bing Translator is a pretty handy app. The app lets you translate text, voice and signs, menus, newspapers through your camera. Moreover, the app lets you download translation packs, so that you can translate even when you’re offline.

• Z Opener (Free)

Z Opener is a pretty simple app and as the name suggests, it is a file opener and it lets you extract any file. The app supports more than a dozen file formats and it is very simple to use. Just select the file you want to open or extract and Z Opener will do it for you without any fuss.

•  iFixit: Repair Manual (Free)

iFixit is a popular repair manual app, which helps people fix their things on their own. The app brings step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, a parts store, repair guides and more. It brings repair manuals and support for various kinds of devices, from PCs, phones and cameras to even bikes and cars. The app is a little buggy on Windows but it is pretty useful.

• Khan Academy (Free)

Khan Academy has been known for its educational videos since a long time and their Windows app incorporates all of that. The app features the complete library of Khan Academy’s tutorial videos and it includes various topics like Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and more. Moreover, there are also tutorials on art, finance and history topics.

• Network Speed Test (Free)

As the name suggests, Network Speed Test by Microsoft is a simple app that lets you test your internet speed. The app measures your internet speed and lets you know the activities you’ll be able to perform at the speed. For comparison’s sake, the app also shows you your history of tests.