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 has announced that the Xbox app is now available on all Arm-based Windows 11 PCs. The app's release follows an update Microsoft made to its Prism emulator in December 2025, which translates ...

Microsoft announced a major milestone in its Xbox PC push, with Microsoft's Prism translation layer bringing a heap of new functionality to Arm PCs. Microsoft and Windows have been competing with ...

It has happened to all of us: You press the power button on your PC to start your day, go make a cup of coffee, come back, and see that it's still booting up. This ...

Windows does a decent job of updating itself, but third-party apps are another story. Browsers, utilities, and everyday tools often fall behind unless you keep checking them manually. That routine ...

There's nothing quite like the feeling of a clean, fast machine. No matter if you're running Windows or macOS, if you just unboxed a new laptop, built a fresh desktop, or wiped the slate clean with a ...

Microsoft PC Manager replaces multiple Windows tools with one free, official console. It boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, handles security, and offers handy utilities, all without ...

Windows gets a lot of flak from users for having more bloat than macOS or Linux, and rightfully so. The term "bloatware" is synonymous with a fresh Windows install, to the point that there are custom ...

This application aims to provide a more elegant way to install Windows Store apps. It offers a visual window for users to browse app information, install, launch apps ...

The Get Help app in Windows 11 is a built-in Microsoft support tool that helps you troubleshoot problems, run diagnostics, and contact Microsoft directly. It replaces the older Contact Support feature ...

Windows has access to a vast selection of free, paid, open-source, and proprietary applications. While you can find many of these in the bundled Microsoft Store, others are scattered across the ...