These open-source apps fix everyday Windows annoyances so well, it’s baffling Microsoft hasn’t built them in yet.

The Command Palette alone is worth the download. It's a significantly more powerful search tool and command executer so good ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...

Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 7, a star got back to a long-awaited milestone, the tournament’s ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...

Adobe Illustrator is a vector design software used for things like image editing, graphic design, creating logos, and more. While it can be used for both hobbyists and professionals, the price tag is ...

You can download Google Chrome for Windows 7 with this method. No complex steps or redirection to a third party app. It downloads Chrome straight from the Google ...