Here’s a list of useful software for both PC and Mac, organized by category:

Productivity

1. Microsoft Office / Office 365

- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

2. Google Workspace

- Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.

3. LibreOffice

- Open-source alternative to Microsoft Office.

4. Notion

- All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, and collaboration.

5. Evernote

- Note-taking app with organization features.

Communication

6. Slack

- Team communication and collaboration tool.

7. Zoom

- Video conferencing software.

8. Microsoft Teams

- Collaboration and communication platform.

9. Discord

- Voice, video, and text chat for communities and teams.

File Management

10. Dropbox

- Cloud storage and file sharing service.

11. Google Drive

- Cloud storage with integrated apps for document editing.

12. OneDrive

- Microsoft’s cloud storage service.

13. 7-Zip

- File compression and extraction tool.

Creativity

14. Adobe Creative Cloud

- Suite of tools for graphic design, video editing, etc.

15. Canva

- User-friendly graphic design tool.

16. GIMP

- Open-source image editing software.

17. Blender

- 3D modeling and animation software.

Security

18. Avast Free Antivirus

- Comprehensive antivirus solution.

19. Bitdefender

- Robust security suite for protection against malware.

20. LastPass

- Password manager for secure password storage.

21. ExpressVPN

- Virtual Private Network for online privacy.

Utilities

22. CCleaner

- System optimization and privacy tool.

23. TreeSize Free

- Disk space management tool.

24. WinRAR

- File archiving software.

25. f.lux

- Adjusts your screen's color temperature based on the time of day.

Development

26. Visual Studio Code

- Source code editor with support for numerous languages.

27. Sublime Text

- Lightweight and powerful text editor.

28. GitHub Desktop

- GUI for managing Git repositories.

29. Docker

- Containerization platform for development.

Education

30. Khan Academy

- Free educational resources and courses.

31. Duolingo

- Language learning app.

32. Coursera

- Online courses from universities and institutions.

Web Browsing

33. Google Chrome

- Fast and feature-rich web browser.

34. Mozilla Firefox

- Privacy-focused web browser.

35. Brave

- Browser that blocks ads and trackers for faster browsing.

Miscellaneous

36. VLC Media Player

- Versatile media player for almost any file format.

37. Spotify

- Music streaming service.

38. Audacity

- Open-source audio editing software.

39. Trello

- Project management and task organization tool.

40. Microsoft To Do

- Task management application for organizing tasks and reminders.

Feel free to pick and choose based on your needs!