Top 10 Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 apps for 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.

Caroline Preece

Caroline has been writing about technology for more than a decade, switching between consumer smart home news and reviews and in-depth B2B industry coverage. In addition to her work for IT Pro and Cloud Pro, she has contributed to a number of titles including Expert Reviews, TechRadar, The Week and many more. She is currently the smart home editor across Future Publishing's homes titles.

You can get in touch with Caroline via email at caroline.preece@futurenet.com.