Many of us use Windows 10 and it has emerged as the best OS. When you install Windows 10 it comes with a bunch of built-in apps. Apps are covering all the categories like games, entertainment, productivity, backup, and many others. You must be aware of all the apps available and make the best out of them. These apps are user-friendly and can help us to work faster and smarter. Below is a list of the 6 best built-in apps that are available in Windows 10.

Cortana

As we all know Cortana is Microsoft’s personal productivity assistant. It helps us to manage Google Calendar, send reminders, open apps, perform a quick search, and track packages and flights. You can use the voice command ‘Hey Cortana’ or just use the shortcut in the taskbar to launch Cortana. Besides, Cortana is smart enough to perform simple calculations. It can also translate by voice.

Microsoft News

Want to stay updated with the latest happenings? Then Microsoft News is your best companion. You can read the top stories, breaking news, and news from your locality. Besides, you can ‘My Interest’ option and explore the news in your favorite category like sports, entertainment, health, lifestyle. With Microsoft News, you can also get daily briefs as a notification. So, there is no need to visit any other news app. As you are working on your PC you can stay updated with the latest news.

Groove Music

Earlier it was known as the Xbox Music. You can listen to your favorite songs using this audio player software application. Moreover, you can create your own playlists and listen to your favorite artists. You can make use of ‘Groove Music Pass’ and avoid all the ads. It also gives you the access to listen to millions of songs for a monthly fee. You can also import your personal collection of songs to Groove Music. This music app supports 113 languages.

Microsoft Photos

This is an easy-to-use app that comes along with Windows 10. You can see and edit your photos and videos. Besides, you can make movies and create albums. A popular option is the ‘Video Remix’ feature, where you can create a video using photos and videos. The tool provides a wide range of editing effects and 3D effects. It is available on PC, mobile, Xbox, Surface Hub, and Holographic. The photos and videos can also be viewed directly from OneDrive.

Paint 3D

Do you love trying out some doodles? Then, this is the best app for you. You can showcase your painting skills and creativity by using a collection of brushes and other tools. Using Paint 3D you can create 2D and 3D models. You can create cut-outs from pictures and use them as stickers. Paint 3D allows you to create realistic textures like grass or wood. There are lighting and filter options that help to enhance your painting’s quality. Besides, you can also explore many models from the Remix 3D community.

Your Phone

This is the perfect app on Windows 10 to connect your Android smartphone with your computer. Connecting your phone with your mobile makes it possible to send and receive text messages. Also, you can make and receive calls. Drag and drop photos between laptop and mobile easily with this app. Samsung smartphones above Android 11 can even drag and drop files from the phone to the PC.

Windows 10 is the ultimate operating system from Microsoft, and these apps complete the experience. Unlike the regular apps from Windows 7 or Windows 8, these apps provide better functionalities according to the trending technologies. It is a must to know about these apps and use them to get the best advantage of them.