If your PC struggles to handle modern software, you'll fare much better with these lighterweight alternatives.

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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.

Microsoft fixes a Windows 10 WinRE bug that broke recovery after KB5068164, rolling out KB5075039 with a 250MB space requirement.

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

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Discover the best antivirus software in the US for 2026. Compare top solutions like Bitdefender, Norton, and AVG to protect your devices and data.

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At the start of February, OpenAI upgraded its Codex coding app to give it the ability to manage multiple AI agents. At the ...

Windows 11 adoption has accelerated sharply in early 2026 and it has forced analysts to rethink what they assumed about Windows 11. After briefly dipping ...

A modern Task Scheduler for Windows 11 exists now, and honestly Microsoft should be embarrassed. Plus, it's free.