If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

Popular secure messaging platform Signal is now available to download via the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. The app is a classic Win32 program, which lets you sync your Signal ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 is introducing mobile-style app permissions and a new Baseline Security Mode requiring signed applications. These security enhancements mirror Android and iOS models, ...

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...

Did you know that many of the tools you use every day have free, open-source alternatives that are just as good as—or even better than—their expensive commercial counterparts? Open-source software is ...

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If you have noticed, recently it seems like every software that used to be available for a one-time fee is now only accessible through monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual subscriptions. This ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

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Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. The ...

One of the big dividing lines between consoles and gaming PCs is price. None of this type of hardware comes cheap, but the PlayStation 5 in all its iterations still has the price advantage over ...