Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC is the perfect moment to lock in a core toolkit of free apps that handle everyday tasks better than the built-in defaults. I focus on a small set of utilities that ...

Microsoft could make Windows so much better just by including these free apps by default.

PCWorld highlights 20 free Windows applications that address common PC frustrations, from poor search functionality to audio control issues. Featured tools include Microsoft PowerToys for system ...

Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration ...

College can be extremely expensive — not just with tuition and dorm costs, but with materials, books, software, and more. You might think you have to spend lots of cash on apps to get you through your ...

Microsoft Defender isn't enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

I installed Microsoft's free PC Manager tool to see if a single click could actually make a difference on a sluggish computer. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing ...

Make sure your PC is working as well as it should with these helpful (and free) apps to help monitor your gaming performance. Reading time 2 minutes If you’ve invested some serious cash in a gaming PC ...

LG and other companies have been installing "malware" apps on your PC since Windows 11 automatically installs them without ...

With the components of a gaming PC skyrocketing to reach absurd price levels, many people want to upgrade as soon as possible before the AI domino effect makes it downright impossible to find cheap ...