Google has announced the launch of a new app for Windows PCs called Google Essentials that aims to simplify access to its services. The app is part of Google’s broader effort to bring its ecosystem, including Google Play Games, to more Windows users.

Google Essentials will serve as a centralized hub, giving users easy access to various Google services right from their PC’s Start menu. It will feature quick links to Google Play Games, allowing users to enjoy a huge library of mobile and PC games with cross-platform progress syncing.

In addition to gaming, Google Essentials integrates with Google Photos and Google Messages, allowing users to manage their photos and respond to texts from their PC. The app also offers web shortcuts to Google’s productivity tools, including Docs, Drive and Calendar. Additionally, eligible Google One subscribers get a two-month trial of 100GB of cloud storage.

While Google emphasizes the convenience of the app, it also emphasizes user control. Users can remove any individual Google service or the entire Essentials app if they want.

The app will first be available exclusively on HP’s consumer and gaming PC brands, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, Victus, and HP Brand, with plans to expand to all OmniBook models soon. Google also plans to roll out Google Essentials to a wider range of laptops and desktops in the coming months.