11 Essential Apps in the Windows Store

Windows 8.1, the free update for users running Windows 8, is now in the Windows Store. With the update, users can customize their Start Screens background, resize Live Tiles and share settings between different machines that also use their Microsoft Account.

Windows 8.1 also includes a number of design changes for users who like to use applications from the Windows Store. With that in mind, here are the 11 essential applications for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users to download on their new laptop, desktop or tablet.

Once installed, these applications will travel with the users Microsoft Account and sync on each PC that account is used on.

Facebook

facebook for windows

Windows 8 users are no longer forced to go to the web browser to send messages to friends on Facebook. Microsoft formally announced a native version of the application with the launch of Windows 8.1. This app includes support for notifications and Live Tiles. Even if you have a desktop and normally use a web browser its still well worth the free download. [Download Facebook free from the Windows Store].

ESPN

espn

For sports fans, theres nothing like being plugged into an instant stream of football, basketball and soccer news. Luckily for Windows users, ESPN for Windows fits that criteria. Users can also check out recent highlights and clips from the networks commentators. [Download ESPN free from the Windows Store].

Netflix

netflix

Any platform worth the price tag of its hardware has to have a fully featured Netflix application. Windows 8 does and Netflix for Windows includes support for multitasking, a Live Tiles and search integration. [Download Netflix free from the Windows Store].

Photoshop Express

photoshop epress

While the Photos application for Windows 8.1 includes a few light photo editing tools, its no replacement for the free Adobe Photoshop Express app that users can download from the Windows Store. Users can crop, adjust, and upload photos to Adobes Revel service to the iPhone or other Windows devices. They can also purchase different filter packs and introduce a little style to their photos too. [Download Photoshop Express for free from the Windows Store].

Twitter

twitter

Just like Facebook, a native Twitter application is essential for any platform. Twitter for Windows isnt the most robust application, but it performs well and includes multiple account support and notifications. [Download Twitter for free from the Windows Store].

Hulu Plus

hulu plus

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