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I always install these 5 free apps on every Windows PC - here's why they're essential
I always install these 5 free apps on every Windows PC - here's why they're essential
For productivity, entertainment, and simply a better user experience, look to these services that don't cost a thing.
Aug. 21, 2025
I found a 36-in-1 multitool that absolutely belongs in your kitchen drawer - here's why
I found a 36-in-1 multitool that absolutely belongs in your kitchen drawer - here's why
This set by Kelvin Tools looks rather strange and bizarre, but it's actually very effective.
Aug. 13, 2025
5 free Windows PC apps I always install first (and how they improve your workflow)
5 free Windows PC apps I always install first (and how they improve your workflow)
Every time I get a new PC, I install these five apps before I do anything else. Here's why.
Aug. 11, 2025
Got a new PC? 5 apps to install first (and how they'll improve your workflow)
Got a new PC? 5 apps to install first (and how they'll improve your workflow)
Every time I get a new PC, I install these five apps before I do anything else. Here's why I recommend them to everyone.
Aug. 5, 2025
The 10 apps I can't live or work without - on Windows, Mac, and mobile
The 10 apps I can't live or work without - on Windows, Mac, and mobile
I've been covering tech for decades. These are the software tools I use for work (and occasional recreation) every day - and boy, have they changed a lot over the last few years.
July 30, 2025
Too many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for years
Too many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for years
Plenty of extensions promise to conquer tab overload, but my favorite - Workona - offers a feature set the others can't match. And the free version could be all you need
July 17, 2025
This new browser won't monetize your every move - how to try it
This new browser won't monetize your every move - how to try it
Does the world need yet another web browser? The team behind Ladybird certainly believes so and is actively creating a truly independent browser without any monetization.
July 17, 2025
5 ways to fix bad font rendering in LibreOffice - and why it's even an issue
5 ways to fix bad font rendering in LibreOffice - and why it's even an issue
Font rendering has long been a problem in LibreOffice. Here's how I fix it.
July 7, 2025
5 Pocket replacements that might even be better than the original
5 Pocket replacements that might even be better than the original
Pocket dumped you? Don't despair: Some of these 'read it later' replacements deliver more than Mozilla's service - and for less.
May 29, 2025
Why the argument for WFH could get a big boost from AI
Why the argument for WFH could get a big boost from AI
Remote work is far from dead, and it may even make it easier to take advantage of AI.
May 23, 2025
5 lightweight browsers that can make your old PC feel like new again
5 lightweight browsers that can make your old PC feel like new again
Struggling with a painfully slow PC or internet connection? These browsers are built to handle it.
April 15, 2025
Why you need a data backup plan for your Mac or PC - before disaster strikes
Why you need a data backup plan for your Mac or PC - before disaster strikes
What do you have to lose? Plenty, including priceless digital photos and irreplaceable work files. Follow our step-by-step guide to protect yourself from data-related catastrophes.
April 11, 2025