Why pay for tools that are already built-in?

A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should ...

Finally, Microsoft’s free PowerToys earns a spot on every PC I buy and use. Available freely from the Microsoft Store and ...

Our annual list of useful apps for Windows 11 is here with stuff like customizable bars, context menu tweakers, AirPods utilities, and more. It is time for a new list of 10 useful apps for Windows 10 ...

For every AI feature of questionable utility that Microsoft advertises relentlessly, there's a useful one hiding in the OS in plain sight. Many of these tools aid productivity or everyday ...

The best free Windows software can give a new Windows 11 PC better tools without adding another subscription. Maybe you need to edit a video, back up your files, manage several email accounts, fix a ...

Making the begrudging change from Windows 10 to Windows 11? Join the club. Windows 10 officially lost support on October 14th, 2025, so with the exception of the IT-oriented ESU version, everyone has ...

I installed AppControl on my Windows 11 PC and was shocked by how much was happening in the background without me knowing. I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in ...

It’s simple to customize the apps that Windows 11 loads on startup. Waiting for your Windows 11 laptop to boot up shouldn’t feel like a mandatory meditation session. If you have enough time to pick up ...