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Microsoft Says This Free App Speeds Up Your PC With One Click. I Put It to the Test

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...
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You Can Finally Uninstall Microsoft's Copilot App, But It's Tricky

Ever since the tech giant started automatically installing Copilot across Windows 10 and 11 PCs in 2023, Microsoft has ...
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Use Patch My PC Home Updater to Update Windows Apps Automatically

Patch My PC Home Updater keeps Windows 11 apps updated automatically, cutting security risks and saving time without manual ...

These 5 apps totally replaced PowerToys on my Windows 11 PC

Microsoft's PowerToys suite for Windows 11 is highly capable, but these third-party apps offer the additional PC flexibility ...
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10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

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.

Still on Windows 10? I installed 0patch on my old PC, and it's easily the best defense in the 'End of Support' era

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...