94 PCWorld JUNE 2020FEATURE SOFTWARE WORTH PAYING FOR
changed the way I work and play: Stardock’s
Groupy (go.pcworld.com/sg), which costs $5,
or comes as part of Stardock’s $30 Object
Desktop Suite (go.pcworld.com/obds).
Groupy lets you group your various openFreebies tend to get the headlines, but today,
let’s shine a light on some programs and
services that are actually worth paying for,
drawing on both our extensive testing archives
and a few personal picks. Break out your wallet,
you won’t regret it.GROUPY
Before we dive into better-known categories, I
want to recommend a program that’s completelyVIDEO: GROUPY:
ORGANIZE WINDOWS
GROUPED TABS
Watch now at go.pcworld.com/gowSometimes, you get what you pay for. Outfitting your computer with useful
software doesn’t have to cost a dime, as our roundup of the best free soft-
ware for your PC proves (go.pcworld.com/bfs). But paying up for programs
often gets you perks you won’t find with freeware, from smoother inter-
faces to more plentiful features, or even customer support if you need help.
Some of the most useful software is available only in premium form.Groupy in Windows 10.