Gamer’s toolbox
21 Razer Cortex
If you want an extra boost that focuses your PC’s power on the things that really matter, look no further. Use Razer’s suite of gaming optimisation tools to achieve higher frame rates and loading times. It also features a system booster that automatically detects and deletes junk files to free up space, similar to CCleaner. A great addition to help your gaming experience. www.razer.com/cortex
22 LaunchBox
If you enjoy dabbling with emulators, LaunchBox is an excellent launcher to store and display your retro collection all in one place. Its crowdsourced library organises everything, and the visuals on this launcher are, quite frankly, stunning. Including instruction manuals for the emulators, it’s a super-friendly and easy-to-use package. Even if you aren’t into emulators, it can store your Steam library, too. www.launchbox-app.com
23 Pin Steam
Everyone wants to make their PC aesthetically pleasing and effective, right? Well, here’s one for your Steam games. As the name suggests, it enables you to pin your Steam titles to your Start menu with cool-looking tiles. Compared to standard icons, these visually rich tiles add detailed artwork to your Start menu, making it much easier to find and organise your games while improving the look of your PC. www.microsoft.com
24 Discord
You have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Discord; this free communication app was bound to feature on our list. Although it has all sorts of uses, it can facilitate any sort of online chat, from VoIP to text to video, making it essential for gamers who want to hang out online with their pals. Its simplicity makes it a breeze to use, and for gamers, communication is key, so install this if you haven’t already. www.discord.com
25 GeForce Experience
Calling all Nvidia GeForce GTX users: You need this app. This free software is a great graphics card manager. It keeps your drivers up to date and optimises game settings for better performance. You can also use GeForce Experience to share exciting in-game moments with pals. www.nvidia.com