Linux has no monopoly on open source. Windows users have access to a huge selection of free applications. Here are more of my ...

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Unlike the previous apps, you are probably not going to use this one very often. Still, WinToys is a great program to have ...

No need to fight alone.

From batch uninstalling software to keeping my work organized, these free apps have earned a permanent place in my workflow.

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 ...

UniGetUI lets you find, install, and manage the Windows apps you actually want to use from one convenient place. I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for ...

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...

Your Windows PC runs louder than it should. Here's how to fix that.

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Jacob is a Senior Author at XDA with over a decade of experience in digital media. He's written for some of the largest names in the business, including Forbes, Tom's Guide, and Business Insider, and ...