I installed AppControl on my Windows 11 PC and was shocked by how much was happening in the background without me knowing.

Did you know that many of the tools you use every day have free, open-source alternatives that are just as good as—or even better than—their expensive commercial counterparts? Open-source software is ...

Ever try iCloud for Windows and hated it? Yep, join the club. But you may want to try it again. Apple has finally transformed the much-maligned app into a more usable and friendly program. Available ...

Imagine this: your Surface device is running at peak performance, your accessories are perfectly synced, and troubleshooting feels effortless. Sounds like a dream, right? Yet, for many Surface users, ...

Surface Charging Tray adds keyboard shortcuts and taskbar access to battery limits and power modes.

I tried Samsung's new Galaxy Connect app for Windows — and it's a must-have for anyone with a Samsung phone and a PC.

Apple’s apps and services usually work brilliantly well on Apple devices, but what about when you’re on a computer that isn’t running macOS? While using Apple’s apps on Windows isn’t ideal, it’s ...

Most people access Google’s search and AI products through a browser, but you’ve got some new options today. Google has been testing a Windows search app for some months, and it’s now officially ...

Windows 11 is full of powerful features and useful tweaks. Take a tour of these off-the-beaten-path options to customize, ...

Copilot goes back to being a native Windows app again. Copilot goes back to being a native Windows app again. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

What if you could have a personal assistant on your Windows 11 device—one that never sleeps, learns your preferences, and adapts to your needs? With the ChatGPT app, this isn’t just a futuristic dream ...