You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

I can spend my money on something else!

Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

The iPad Pro has flirted with 3D art for years, but in 2026 it finally behaves like a machine built for production, not just experimentation. Between Apple’s latest silicon, a maturing iPadOS, and a ...

A new Linux desktop is in the works. This portable desktop can be run like an app. Orbitiny is free to use and runs on any Linux distribution. Leave it to the Linux community to come up with something ...

RIP to Facebook Messenger’s desktop app. The native app for Mac and Windows is no longer available to users as of today, December 15, 2025, and existing users are being directed to the Facebook ...

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...

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Meta is shutting down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows and pushing users to the web. Meta confirmed over email to Engadget that the app will be fully shutdown on December 15, after which the ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Microsoft is preparing to make Copilot a default part of all Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Beginning this fall, the Copilot app will automatically install on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop ...