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  1. Windows Files App Update 3.9.12: Introducing Omnibar & New Features for Better File Management

    The Files app, a prominent third-party file manager for Windows 10 and 11, has recently unveiled its latest preview update, version 3.9.12, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and functionality. Among the most notable additions is the Omnibar, a versatile tool...
  2. LibreOffice 25.2 Guides: The Ultimate Open-Source Alternative to Microsoft Office

    LibreOffice has long stood as the most prominent free and open-source alternative to the ubiquitous Microsoft Office suite, but the introduction of fully updated user guides for Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, and Math in version 25.2 marks its most calculated effort yet to lure Office...
  3. PowerToys Redesign: Enhancing Usability and Accessibility in Windows Utilities

    Few pieces of software encapsulate the modern Windows enthusiast’s experience as completely—or as chaotically—as Microsoft PowerToys. Originally born in the age of Windows 95 and resurrected for Windows 10 and 11, PowerToys has quietly developed a reputation as the Swiss Army knife of the...
  4. Winhanced: Revolutionizing Handheld PC Gaming with Console-Like Windows UI

    The world of PC gaming handhelds is in a state of rapid evolution, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the growing efforts to deliver a truly console-like user experience on Windows-based devices. Handheld gaming PCs such as the ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and others have attracted...
  5. Syncfusion Launches Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls at Microsoft Build 2025

    Microsoft Build 2025 has once again served as the launchpad for groundbreaking developer technologies, with Syncfusion® making headlines by unveiling its fourth set of open-source .NET MAUI controls. This announcement not only marks another milestone for the venerable provider but also signals a...
  6. UniGetUI v3.2.0 Review: The Ultimate Windows Package Manager with TRIM Support & Enhanced Performance

    With the latest stable update, UniGetUI—previously known as WingetUI—takes a confident leap forward as one of the most performant and feature-rich Windows package managers available, promising users not just improved utility but a notably smoother experience. The introduction of TRIM support...
  7. Transform Windows with PowerToys: Integrating Top Open-Source Utilities for Ultimate Productivity

    Once upon a time, in a Windows world buzzing with productivity seekers and shortcut fanatics, there existed a powerful collection known as PowerToys—a suite worshipped by tweakers, workflow obsessives, and anyone who ever right-clicked their way out of a sticky situation. But even a toolbelt as...
  8. Is MX Linux 23.5 the Ultimate Alternative to Windows 11?

    Feeling bogged down by Windows 11's constant updates, high hardware demands, and resource-hungry features? If you’ve ever fantasized about reclaiming control of your PC’s performance, privacy, and functionality without the usual Microsoft baggage, it may be time to explore MX Linux 23.5. Yes...