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Microsoft has officially announced that it will retire the Paint 3D application, which has been part of its suite of creative tools since its debut with the Windows 10 Creators Update in 2017. The decision to remove the app from the Microsoft Store comes as a significant shift in the software...

How is it that a toaster works for decades and cost 20 bucks but a forced Windows software on purchase of computer does not make it through a full week without a stupid update that change absolutely nothing except slowing down the new computer? When are you going to stop harassing your base with...

I no longer have a recycle bin. All references say to go to Personalization to turn it back on. However, that is only available in Activated versions of Windows 10. Has Microsoft intentionally removed the Recycle Bin from NON ACTIVATED copies of Windows 10? Are there alternatives? Any way to...

As Macrium Reflect Free will no longer be updated as of 1-1-2024 I'm wondering if it's wise to keep using it after that date. If not then is Windows Backup a suitable replacement or should I look for another free application ? There seems to be a plethora of the latter, any recommendations ...

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I have used Acronis True Image for years but it is now worthless because their customer support and tech support no longer function. and sometimes it makes faulty backups. What other backup programs do you recommend for Win10/64?

123mkv.com is another illegal torrent site that delivers pirated movies. It's important to note that mkv123's domain and URL have been blocked by public authorities for a long time, so it's best to visit the alternative sites. There are several alternatives to mkv123, but they all have their own...

I am predicting this now: Windows 11 will be the worst Microsoft OS since Vista and 8, and it's all because of 11's stupid requirements. Really Microsoft what the hell are you thinking, cutting off all processors made before 2017 all based on stupid requirements no one asked for. TPM is a joke...

Link Removed I don't need or want the whole Microsoft package - just occasionally need Excel. Has anyone any experience with this download or should I trust it? Thanks.

And I do mean really simple, e.g. I use MS Notepad for simple text documents. I don't have Microsoft Word or Excel. I am on Windows 10. Mike

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Hello! I'm just a guy who is sick of useless updates, useless apps, useless pre-installed programs and uselss RAM and CPU using stuff. I was wondering : Is there any way, or any alternative to windows 10 which has no updates ( like, never, ok, maybe security updates, but ONLY security updates...

I can't afford Adobe Photo-shop. Gimp is the best alternative I know......

I am thinking about switching from Mac to Windows, but need a replacement for iPhotos. Any suggestions?

Can anyone help me with the installation of the Chrome browser on a Windows 7 SP1 with Internet Explorer desktop computer? I would like to try it but a year or so ago I installed Chrome and I had an awful time with my computer. It really slowed down and had mouse lag. I could not figure out what...

its a sad day for people using Adobe web design with both Adobe Muse + Adobe BC (hosting) getting the bin last day of Muse = today... it will be pulled from the installer after 1 year so download the files before then if you want to keep a local copy BC cut the lights date = June 18, 2019 ...

I do not like the win7 defragger - It is very slow. I found a 3rd party program called "Auslogics Disk Defragger". I like it as it seems to do the job and is quick about it. Malwarebytes sees it as Malware and has quarantined it. Does anyone have any info about this software? Thanks.

Hi guys, I've been using veeam agent for windows to backup and restore my laptop system and not very happy and looking for alternatives. From macrium to acronis or aomei backuper what would you recommend that works when a restore is necessary? Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Is there any good alternatives for Skype? Skype is really good and Link Removed, but it's always good to have an option. I tried Google hangouts and they are nowhere near as good. I am not aware of any other offering something that can challenge Skype. If anyone can give a suggestion, I could...