When users get a new Windows PC or do a clean install, the first thing they do is install apps and other software — namely, productivity apps. However, they typically overlook the fact that Windows ...

My most useful productivity upgrade this year turned out to be surprisingly boring.

Microsoft recently authored a list of its picks for the best productivity apps in Windows, and the contents of that list have raised eyebrows. Why? Because sitting at the top of that list is the ...

Overview:  Google Gemini is an AI assistant designed to support users with writing, research, brainstorming, creative tasks, ...

As technology continues to evolve, the demand for tools that enhance the Windows experience grows stronger. In 2025, a new wave of applications is reshaping how users interact with their systems, ...

Windows does a lot out of the box, but most everyday users go the long way around in their day-to-day. The apps that make the biggest difference are the ones that turn chaos into organized chaos, so ...

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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, ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...