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7 free Windows apps I install first on every laptop I review

Whether you're unboxing a new Windows 11 PC or reinstalling Windows 10 on your old laptop, I have some advice on how to streamline the process and get the best (free!) apps installed ASAP. I wanted to ...
Computerworld

10 free upgrades for built-in Windows apps

There’s no need to stick with Windows’ preloaded applications. These time-tested apps are all free — and open source, too. Windows comes loaded with a lot of applications, but to be honest, they ...
Virtualization Review

Repurposing an 'Obsolete' Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 1

Tom Fenton explains how to repurpose an 'obsolete' Windows 10 laptop into a capable thin client using 10ZiG RepurpOS, ...
Neowin

Top 10 Windows 11 apps for every user in 2025Top 10 Windows 11 apps for every user in 2025Top 10 Windows 11 apps for every user in 2025Top 10 Windows 11 apps for every user in ...

Every now and then, we publish a list of the top ten useful apps for Windows 10 and 11 users. In no particular order, these applications improve the default user experience, replace the stock (and ...
The New York Times

Windows 10 Is Dead. But You Might Not Need a New Laptop Yet.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and other tech at ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...