Microsoft operating system is filled to the brim with programs that are designed to keep up a productive work cadence. While there are plenty of excellent paid apps that are well worth checking out, the platform is also home to many excellent free and open source FOSS alternatives that are no brainer downloads. Here are five of my personal favorite free and open source that I rely on to get through my work day, all without having to spend a dime or having to worry about my data being harvested...
