7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...
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My note-taking stack is really boring, and it's what keeps me sane

A note-taking app is supposed to streamline and organize the process of taking notes. But given there are so many notes apps ...
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Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows

A new ‘My apps’ view includes browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new ‘My apps’ view includes browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. is a senior editor and ...

10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...
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Microsoft’s Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores

The Xbox app is now a launcher for all of your PC games. The Xbox app is now a launcher for all of your PC games. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, ...