desktop applications

Meta's recent decision to phase out the native WhatsApp application for Windows 11 in favor of a web-based version marks a significant shift in the platform's desktop strategy. This move has sparked discussions among users and industry experts, highlighting both the advantages and drawbacks of...

The Microsoft Store, once dismissed as one of Windows’ weakest links, has evolved into a decisive strength for users in 2025. It is an unexpected renaissance story—one that snippets of the tech press have chronicled yet most Windows users may not fully appreciate until giving it another try...

Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...

Microsoft has announced that starting in August 2026, it will cease delivering new features to Office applications for users operating on Windows 10. This decision is part of a broader strategy to encourage migration to Windows 11, as the company phases out support for its older operating...

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have steadily evolved to bridge the gap between web-based applications and native desktop experiences. Microsoft's recent introduction of "App Actions" marks a significant milestone in this journey, enhancing the integration and functionality of PWAs within the...

For many PC users, choosing the right productivity suite comes down to a simple question: Do ongoing subscription fees really offer enough value to justify the expense, or is a lifetime license for Microsoft Office still the better buy? As Microsoft 365 subscription plans have become the default...

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...

TikTok’s meteoric rise has many Windows users looking for ways to save their favorite short-form videos for offline enjoyment or creative projects. Whether you’re running Windows 11 or Windows 10, downloading TikTok videos without distractions—sometimes even without the watermark—is easier than...

Effortlessly Compress PDF Files on Windows 11 Whether you’re a student assembling research files, a professional preparing reports, or a creative sharing design portfolios, large PDFs can sometimes get in the way. Luckily, Windows 11 offers multiple free tools and methods for compressing your...

If you’ve noticed Outlook acting like a moody teenager—unresponsive and unpredictable—you’re not alone! Today, Microsoft customers are reporting widespread issues affecting Microsoft 365 applications, including the likely culprit: Outlook. Our tech-savvy community knows how crucial these...

In June, we introduced the new Microsoft Store on Windows, redesigned from the ground up to meet the needs of customers across a variety of app experiences. We also opened up the Microsoft Store on Windows to developers using different types of frameworks, packaging technologies, and commerce...

So once again, as throughout the history of windows, I need a fresh install. This time I actually care that all my applications / windows settings and user data are migrated as well after the fresh install of windows 10 pro on a new SSD. My current install is on a traditional laptop 2.5 disk but...

Today, we are excited to announce that Microsoft Edge WebView2 for Win32 C/C++ is generally available and ready for use in production applications! With today’s announcement, we are officially releasing a forward-compatible WebView2 SDK along with production-ready WebView2 Runtime. These can be...

Overview Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps...

In the previous blog post about High-dots-per-inch (DPI) scaling improvements, we talk about how desktop applications can be blurry or sized incorrectly when run on high-DPI displays. This is especially noticeable when docking and undocking or when using remoting technologies such as Remote...

As display technology has improved over time, the cutting edge has moved towards having more pixels packed into each physical square inch, and away from simply making displays physically larger. This trend has increased the dots per inch (DPI) of the displays on the market today. The Surface Pro...

The Windows 10 Universal C Runtime (CRT) is a Windows operating system component. The Windows Update package on this page allows Windows desktop applications that depend on the Windows 10 Universal CRT release to run on Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 S14. Link Removed

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Link Removed

How can I check compatibility of my WordPerfect Office Suite with Win 10? Also, what about software that links my desktop applications with my Android Phone & Tablet? Primarily I'm talking about Netgear Genie, and Android Apps that let me operate my PC Windows desktop remotely like Team Viewer...

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2014 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Link Removed