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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.

The PowerToys team is testing a new dock that complements its Command Palette launcher. The PowerToys team is testing a new dock that complements its Command Palette launcher. is a senior editor and ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is integrating System Monitor (Sysmon), a powerful security tool from its Sysinternals suite, directly into Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. This free tool detects ...

You’d think “turning it off and on again” would be the solution to a computer glitch. But for thousands of Windows users right now, the “off” part isn’t happening. Microsoft has confirmed that a ...

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Jack Wallen spends a week using Windows 11. During this experiment, he encountered a wide range of issues. In the end, it made him appreciate Linux all the more. "Why do people willingly use Windows?" ...

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