These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.

Google app for Windows brings web, Drive, local search, and Google Lens to your PC. We tested it and compared it with Command Palette.

Switching from the operating system you've used all your life can be scary. It's a whole new paradigm to get used to, and in the case of Linux compared to Windows, there are a ton of apps you may be ...

Once you are on a current Beta or Dev Insider build, you'll need to use the ViVeTool, a free command-line utility that enables hidden Windows features, to turn on animated wallpaper. First, download ...

One thing to keep in mind is that Seelen UI must have both Microsoft Edge and WebView installed for it to work. WebView is installed by default in Windows 11, but it has to be installed if you're ...

Microsoft says it's looking for feedback to add features to Windows 11, which users miss the most. It also has some ideas.

Step-by-step instructions help users migrate to Windows 11 while preserving emails, contacts, documents, and software licenses during the transition.

It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast performance, only to find it's bogged down with pre-installed programs you ...

If you're constantly setting up new PCs with Windows 11, this tool can get you started much more quickly. But it takes some time to set up.

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...