A lot of ‘free’ PC software is risky. Use these alternatives instead

Hate paying Adobe and Microsoft’s prices for software? Be careful what you install—“innocent” apps and browser extensions can ...

3 sleek apps that make my Windows 11 PC more fun

These Windows 11 applications help transform Microsoft's desktop OS into something that's not only productivity-focused, but ...
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Stop downloading software from websites: Windows has a built-in package manager

Installing apps from the internet can be dangerous, but a package manager can reduce a lot of that risk — and Windows has one ...
Bleeping Computer

Upgrading your PC? Move your apps and files in minutes with this software deal

It's exciting to upgrade an old PC to a brand-new one, but there is one unfortunate catch—moving all your apps, files, and other media to a new computer is incredibly time-consuming and stressful. You ...
CNET

You Really Should Be Using a VPN and an Antivirus. Here’s Why

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...
PC Magazine

Create Images From Sketches and 9 Other Cool Things You Can Do Only With a Copilot+ PC

Microsoft is betting big on this class of laptops with built-in AI processing. Here's what sets these systems apart right now. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing ...