built-in apps

Windows 11 ships with more than glossy icons and a refreshed Start menu; it quietly tucks away a toolkit of genuinely useful, deeply integrated apps that can save time, reduce clutter, and streamline support. While many of us rush to install third‑party utilities, nine built‑ins—Sticky Notes...

Windows 11 ships with more than a fresh coat of paint; it hides a toolkit of genuinely useful apps that can streamline work, tame clutter, and eliminate a surprising amount of friction from daily computing. While some preinstalled apps deserve the “bloat” label, nine standouts—Sticky Notes...

For many Windows 10 users, the persistent presence of certain built-in applications such as Phone Link—previously branded as Your Phone—has sparked persistent curiosity and sometimes frustration. Windows has evolved to include an ecosystem of services designed to integrate devices and platforms...

Windows 11 often receives criticism for its increasingly extensive suite of bundled apps and features. It's easy to dismiss many of these as unnecessary bloat, especially with the lingering reputation from past Windows versions where pre-installed apps frequently underdelivered. However, buried...

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations among Windows users has been the proliferation of pre-installed apps—sometimes derisively termed “bloatware”—that come bundled with the operating system. These applications, ranging from productivity tools to games and utilities, may be useful...

In an age where everyone has a smartphone with a high-definition camera, the need for a robust yet user-friendly video editing tool is more critical than ever. Enter Clipchamp, the official Microsoft video editor, now available right at your fingertips on Windows 11. Say goodbye to the clunky...

Introduction In the grand narrative of technological evolution, operating systems serve as both a backdrop and a catalyst for how we interact with our devices. With the dust finally settling on the launch of Windows 11 back in 2021, many users stood at a crossroads: stick with the familiar...

Hi, I decided that I wanted to remove certain built-in apps from my Windows 10 device by using commands in powershells. Now it appears, I entered the wrong command and ended up messing up all of my apps. Now I can barely use any of them. However, I only need 1 of them that is broken. I can't...

We’re three days to our Windows 10 launch! Today, we’re sharing more about the great Windows 10 built-in apps like Photos, Maps, Mail and Calendar, Groove, and Movies & TV*. This family of apps shares an elegant look and feel and work consistently across all your Windows 10 devices. Photos...

Not all of the new Windows 8 apps are 5-star winners. Allow us to suggest some worthy options. Link Removed

The latest building Windows 8 blog post - Link Removed. As the retail release approaches Microsoft is updating many of the built-in Windows 8 apps.

Hello all, I'm currently running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit with all the updates, etc. My issue is that when I turn on my computer, when I get to my desktop, if I use my keyboard to, say, delete an icon, explorer freezes up. If I go into notepad and try to type, it freezes up. If I go into...