Week 4: Built-in and Free Applications on your Macintosh, iPad, Android and Windows Computers

Tuesday June 2, 2026 - 2:00 - 3:30

Explore some great applications that come free with your computer. We also take a closer look at Affinity Applications for Image editing and processing, Vector graphics and Desktop Publishing ALL FREE!)

Windows 11 Apps

While Windows 11 certainly comes loaded with a few useless apps, it also hides some surprisingly powerful tools in plain sight. You may have stumbled across them without realizing their potential, and it's time to change that. CLICK HERE

Libre Office for Windows

LibreOffice is a private, free and open source office suite – the successor project to OpenOffice. It's compatible with Microsoft Office/365 files (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) and is backed by a non-profit organization.

CLICK HERE.

Macintosh Apps

10 Must Have FREE Mac Apps 2025.

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Libre Office for Macintosh

LibreOffice is a private, free and open source office suite – the successor project to OpenOffice. It's compatible with Microsoft Office/365 files (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) and is backed by a non-profit organization.

CLICK HERE.

iPad Apps

These versions are free software (as in open source) but there's a small charge to cover the effort of putting software in the app stores, and to help develop the software (and build our communities).

25 iPad Apps You NEED to Try in 2026.

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LibreOffice on the app Store

You can download LibreOffice for free directly from our website, for Windows, macOS and Linux, and install it yourself. However, if you'd like to get it through the Microsoft Store or Mac App Store, you can do it here:

These versions are free software (as in open source) but there's a small charge to cover the effort of putting software in the app stores, and to help develop the software (and build our communities).

Please note that there is NO native iPad application for LibreOffice.

Android Apps

Top 20 of the Best Android Apps to start you off right for January 2026!

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The top 100 best apps on the Android Market.

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Libre Office for Android

The Document Foundation has limited resources and focuses on the desktop LibreOffice application. But it also offers a viewer app for LibreOffice documents, with experimental editing support, for Android devices:  

CLICK HERE.

Affinity by CANVA

Affinity gives you pro-grade photo editing, vector design, illustration, and layout — all in one app, for free.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL ON MACS OR PCS 

iPad Version coming soon!

Affinity by Canva Beginner Tutorial - Get Started in 30 Minutes!

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Full Tutorial! How to Use the New FREE Affinity by Canva.

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