In this time of economic uncertainty, you can't beat free! These top-notch app picks across eight key categories will help you be more productive, more creative, and more secure on your PC.

Free software is the heart of Windows 11/10, and if you want to get the best out of your Windows PC, you need to take a look at this list.

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains why that free Windows download may not be the best idea. Find out what is wrong with this free version of Windows 10.

While package managers on Linux, Mac, and smartphones update all apps automatically, you had to update your software manually on a Windows PC for a long time. Now it finally works automatically.

The best Windows backup software is your cover if/when your primary drive fails. While Apple’s Time Machine provides users with an effective, set-it-and-forget-it recovery system, Microsoft ...

Coming pre-installed on Windows PCs, the software comes with a free firewall, which not many programs have. uBlock Origin: An ad-blocker for Windows.

If you're in need of a simple solution, and you'd rather not tinker with additional software, there is of course Hyper-V, which is built into Windows 10 and Windows 11. Or it is if you're using ...