These downloads allow you to run Linux inside Windows, or test suspicious files in a "sandbox" environment without risking your main system.

You won't find a geek using a basic notepad. The gold standard remains Visual Studio Code (VS Code) due to its massive extension library, though purists still download Neovim or Emacs for a keyboard-centric workflow.

The go-to download for anyone interested in screen recording or streaming. It’s powerful, extensible, and completely free.

While Chrome is popular, geeks often download Firefox (for its customization) or Brave (for built-in ad blocking). For the ultimate privacy-conscious download, LibreWolf removes all telemetry.