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Windows Apps for Communications

You know about the biggest communication apps, like Gmail, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, and Google Hangouts, but do you know which email, messaging, and video chat apps excel at different tasks? Check our recommendations to see which communications apps are best for social, search, gaming, work collaboration, and more.

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Top 3 Communications Apps for Windows

X (Twitter)
Free
Streamlining conversations, one post at a time
Windows
SG TCP Optimizer
Free
A powerful tool for optimizing network performance
Windows
WhatsApp
Free
Fast and secure messaging for everyone
Windows

More Communications Apps for Windows

Paltalk
Free
Paltalk: A Massive Video Chat Community
Windows
BitPim
Free
BitPim: Your CDMA Phone Data Manager
Windows
SysInfoTools PST File Viewer
Free
SysInfoTools PST Viewer: Repair and View Corrupted Outlook Files
Windows
IDroo
Free
IDroo: Collaborative Whiteboarding with Skype Integration
Windows
Facebook Messenger Portable
Free
Messenger Portable: Desktop Chat Without Installation
Windows
vPing
Free
vPing: Your Internet Connection's Best Friend
Windows
WebCam Viewer
Free
Automated Webcam Viewer Grabs Images Directly
Windows
ProBNC IRC Bouncer
Free
IRC Access Bypass for Restricted Networks
Windows
CommNet
Trial version
CommNet: Dial-up and Telnet Powerhouse
Windows
KVIrc
Free
KVIrc: Advanced IRC Client for Real-time Messaging
Windows
StripMail
Free
Remove unwanted characters from forwarded e-mails.
Windows
SMTP Scaner
Free
SMTP SCANER: Fast SMTP Server Discovery Tool
Windows
Messenger
Free
Solid communication hub with cross-platform support
Windows
GazePointer
Free
Control Your PC's Mouse Cursor with Your Eyes
Windows
ChatNow
Free
ChatNow: Simple Friends Chatting App
Windows
Zello
Free
Zello: Instant Walkie-Talkie Communication Across Devices
Windows
Beyluxe Messenger
Free
Beyluxe Messenger: Connect Through Text, Voice, and Video
Windows
Windows Live Messenger
Free
The legendary messenger app of Windows
Windows
SysTools MDF Viewer
Trial version
SysTools SQL MSDF Viewer Opens Corrupt MDF Files Easily
Windows
Pointstone Internet Accelerator
Free
Boost Your Internet Speed Easily
Windows
Gammu (64-bit)
Free
Gammu (64-bit): A Versatile Chat Application
Windows
Am I Online?
Paid
Assess Your Internet Connectivity Easily
Windows
Camera Viewer Pro
Free
Camera Viewer: PC to CCTV Surveillance
Windows
3CX
Free
3CX: Great for remote work, if you use it daily
Windows

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ProxyCap (64-bit)
Trial version
iSpy (64-bit)
Free
Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta
Free
SMSCaster E-Marketer GSM Standard
Trial version
Noise Blocker
Trial version
IceChat IRC Client
Free
Yahoo Mail for Windows 8
Free
Am I Online?
Paid
SoliCall Pro
Trial version
MicroSIP Lite
Free
Windows Live Messenger 2012
Free
Xeoma (64-bit)
Trial version

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