Microsoft is looking for the best Windows apps available through the Microsoft Store. The company recently opened voting for its Microsoft Store App Awards 2022. There are three categories of apps to vote for: file management, utility, and open platform.
“We’d like to recognize apps which are amazing, beautiful, and useful — the apps which make your day better, more productive, or more enjoyable. This vote is about you and the apps you love to use,” explained Microsoft on the voting form.
Here are the nominees for file management applications:
- HEIC to JPEG
- Mp3tag
- 8 Zip
- Metro Commander
- IrfanView64
- Shrestha Files
- Rufus
- Files
- One Commander
- NanaZip
- QuickLook
Below are the options for the best utility apps:
- ShareX
- MyASUS
- 2fast – Two Factor Authenticator
- Speedtest by Ookla
- Fluent Screen Recorder
- Torrex
- Screenbits
- WiFi Analyzer
- Visum Photo Viewer
These are the nominees for the open platform category, which focuses on modifying Windows:
- Ink Workspace
- EarTrumpet
- ModernFlyouts
- TranslucentTB
- CopyAndPaste
- RoundedTB
- Dynamic Theme
- Lively Wallpaper
- Auto Dark Mode
- Fluent Search
Voting runs from May 12, 2022 to May 17, 2022 at 11 PM ET. We plan to take a look at some of these apps over the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for reviews.
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