Make Windows 11 feel faster with nine cleanup tips for startup apps, storage, background processes, updates, malware scans, ...

Nothing makes a PC feel young again like evicting apps that were freeloading in Task Manager.

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You might have noticed a peculiar behavior where your installed programs or apps automatically get removed when you finish updating your Windows computer. In my case ...

Windows gets a lot of flak from users for having more bloat than macOS or Linux, and rightfully so. The term "bloatware" is synonymous with a fresh Windows install, to the point that there are custom ...

Some users have complained that they can’t run any program on Windows 11/10 PC soon after after login or after Windows Update. While they can open programs within a minute of logging in, they are ...

But, yes, while there are a lot of free Windows gaming apps out there, not all of them will enhance your gaming experience. Some will just take up extra space and hold onto resources. The others are ...

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 new Outlook has been available as a finished program since August 2024. New PCs delivered with the latest Windows 11 installations (Windows 11 24H2) will receive the new Outlook as an alternative ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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 ...