Microsoft is trying to make Windows app development feel a lot less painful. This week, the company unveiled winapp, a new open-source command-line tool designed to cut through the setup, packaging, ...

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver the same benefits for free. I put it to ...

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 ...

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When you think of Windows apps, the first ones that probably come to mind are Notepad, Microsoft Excel, and Paint. They're some of the most popular and convenient apps people use on their PC, so ...

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 ...

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 ...

After launching in October, Google is rolling out a suite of new Android XR features for Samsung’s Galaxy XR, led by PC Connect. Google today announced PC Connect to link a Windows computer with ...

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 ...