10 open-source apps every Windows user should download in 2026 – for free

Linux has no monopoly on open source. Windows users have access to a huge selection of free applications. Here are more of my ...

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free ...

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Unlike the previous apps, you are probably not going to use this one very often. Still, WinToys is a great program to have ...
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12 common Windows apps you should uninstall immediately, according to experts

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 ...
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I replaced the bloated Photos app on Windows with a free open-source viewer, and images open instantly now

A lean open source viewer that skips cloud bloat and AI frills while loading hundreds of screenshots without lag.
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5 apps I always install on new Windows PCs – and most are free

Among the apps I always install on a new PC, I’ve chosen the following five. These are the tools I couldn’t live or work without, and ones I think any Windows user would find handy. With each new ...
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Windows 11 KB5127936 Fixes Smart App Control Bug Triggered by October 2026 KB5127648 Patch

Windows 11 KB5127936 fixes the Smart App Control bug caused by KB5127648, restoring the option to enable the security feature ...