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 today announced the release of the Windows App Development CLI (winapp) in public preview. This open source command line utility is designed to simplify the development lifecycle for 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 ...

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 ...

If you're looking to get into reading more books but aren't just yet ready to shell out the big bucks on getting physical or eBooks, you'll be happy to know that there are legitimate, legal ways to ...

Microsoft is working on a useful upgrade for Phone Link that fixes one of the most annoying parts of streaming Android apps on Windows 11. A new expanded view option lets you stretch Android apps ...

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 ...