Top 10 Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 apps for 2015
Our collection of the best and most popular Windows 8.1and Windows 10 apps to download in 2015

7. Splashtop Personal Remote Desktop
URL: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-gb/app/3523093b-4869-4076-8c93-c1629c74b861
App Category: Business
Price: FREE
Description: Get remote access to your PC desktop on your Windows tablet.
Details: The only remote desktop app with HD video streaming and full audio, Splashtop Personal Remote Desktop gives you the option of working from your desktop even when you're away from your PC or laptop. Access files over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G on your device, working seamlessly from wherever you are.
8. PowerPoint Templates
URL: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-gb/app/2a21c399-c036-4c01-a081-082d0db8b484
App Category: Productivity
Price: 5.99
Description: Enhance work presentations with new templates and animated backgrounds.
Details: An add-on for users who already have Microsoft Office 2008 or later, PowerPoint Templates offers lots of HQ designs for you to create your presentations with. This includes templates with animated backgrounds, video backgrounds or more subtle, professional-looking themes.
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