From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...

The Microsoft Store can now simultaneously download multiple apps in a batch file, a capability that Ninite has been ...

Most Windows laptops aren't known for their webcam quality. But if you only join video calls occasionally, there's no need to ...

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The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple ...

If you want to buy, manage, and play Microsoft Games on Windows without using Steam, then your best bet is to use the Xbox app. The app is free and has improved a lot over the years, and with the rise ...

The Xbox app for Windows enables users to download and play console games on their computers. However, a lot of Windows users have complained about being unable to download or install games from the ...

Microsoft’s “new” Outlook app has received a ton of criticism as it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor. Even worse, the new version of Outlook comes bundled on new PCs. Fortunately, Microsoft ...

You don’t need much software to get your gaming PC running. Grab Steam and some of the publisher-specific launchers, as well as your new GPU drivers, and you’re off to the races. There are a ton of ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Rufus, a popular USB media creation utility, recently released version 4.6 beta which helps bypass the system requirements for Windows 11 24H2. In case you're not aware, Rufus uses a PowerShell script ...