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  1. Best Free Windows 11 Apps to Boost Productivity, Security, and Performance

    Windows 11 has introduced a sleek interface, enhanced multitasking capabilities, and bolstered security features. To fully harness these improvements, integrating a selection of high-quality, free applications can significantly elevate your laptop's performance and productivity. This article...
  2. Files App for Windows 11 Gets Major Update with Performance Boosts and Cloud Support

    The Files app, a prominent third-party file manager for Windows 11, has recently released version 3.9.9 in its Preview channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and performance. This update brings a redesigned icon, improved performance, expanded cloud...
  3. 11 Essential Free Apps on the Microsoft Store for Windows Users

    Windows users know that finding essential tools doesn’t always mean shelling out cash. The Microsoft Store might not always get all the hype, but its trove of free apps offers hidden gems that can streamline everyday tasks, boost productivity, and even bring a touch of nostalgia. In this...
  4. Top 9 Free Windows Tools to Enhance Your Productivity

    Enhancing your Windows workflow doesn’t always mean waiting for Microsoft to patch the little annoyances in Windows 11 or earlier versions. Sometimes, it’s as simple as installing a handful of free third-party tools that fill the gaps left by the OS, letting you work smarter, faster, and with a...
  5. 10 Free Open Source Alternatives to Enhance Your Windows Experience

    Windows has long been the go-to operating system for millions of users, and while it does come with a suite of built-in apps, not every native tool hits the mark when it comes to speed, simplicity, or customization. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that the default Windows Calculator or...
  6. Microsoft Launches Free, Ad-Supported Office Suite for Windows Users

    In a surprising twist that could reshape how many of us think about productivity, Microsoft has quietly launched an ad-supported version of its desktop Office suite for Windows. This new offering—covering familiar apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—comes without the monthly subscription fee...
  7. Top 6 Free Linux Tools That Outshine Windows Alternatives

    Linux Tools vs. Windows Alternatives: 6 Free Apps That Outshine the Competition The age-old rivalry between Linux and Windows isn’t just about operating systems—it’s about design philosophy, innovation, and community-driven development. While Windows software is known for its polished user...
  8. Microsoft's Free Office Apps Experiment: What It Means for Users

    In a bold twist that could reshape how we think about productivity software, Microsoft recently conducted a limited-time test, offering its Office apps for free on Windows. This move—providing ad-supported access to core productivity tools—has sparked considerable discussion among users and...
  9. Top 10 Free Alternatives to Windows 11 Built-in Apps

    Windows 11 users know the struggle all too well: while Microsoft’s built-in apps get the job done, they often feel like a half-hearted effort at meeting everyday needs. Whether it’s the laggy Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or a PDF viewer that barely scratches the surface, many of us...
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    Best free video editing apps

    Hi! Can you recommend a free app for editing videos? I'm looking to create a short video by putting together some clips and photos, and I want to add music too. I'm a total newbie at this, so I'd really appreciate your advice on which app is best. I'd prefer something for Android, but if it's...
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    Windows 8 Gets ready to run

    This post will probably get me shot at dawn for treason! But here goes. I'm trying to transfer a couple of (free) apps from an Android tablet, over to a Kindle Fire. Which, according to an article I found on line. I can do via a PC. Trouble is, neither my desktop PC or my laptop will recognise...
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    Windows 8 Applications and Privacy in the age of Surveillance

    Here I am with a new Windows 8.1 'puter perusing the Windows Store for interesting apps to download. I can't help but to notice that each of them includes a warning which implies your computer might be scanned for private data ("this app has permission to use some features of your computer...
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    Windows 8 Need help for creating App Suite assignment

    Hi! I have an assignment I have to finish until the end of this month and I wanted to ask around for some help in the form of feedback and suggestions. I have to do a suite of apps that belong together and share a common theme and setting. I did a few utility apps for both Windows 8 and...
  14. Download Android and iOS Mobile Apps for Windows Forums

    For the first time, we are able to provide Apple iPhone and iPad users with access to WindowsForums.com through the iTunes Store. We recognize that not all Windows users run the operating system exclusively, and many individuals, as well as organizations, may need to access the website from a...
  15. Windows 8 Best Windows 8 apps this week

    Thirty-seventh in a series. The app growth has slowed down considerably again in the past two weeks. This week growth made it past the 2,000 new apps mark, but barely with a total of 2,083 new apps. That's almost half the growth we saw two weeks ago in the Windows Store. The total application...
  16. Windows 8 What's your favourite Store app

    Now Windows 8 has been released fully into the wild the number of apps to be found in the store has risen considerably. There are now literally thousands to choose from with some being better than others. If you have a favourite or know of a particularly useful app, which is free, please post...
  17. Windows 8 Do most Apps push Advertising?

    I have no smart phone, so not familiar with how the Apps you can download for free work. In my case, the app was on a Kindle Fire. But after a couple of weeks, I started seeing advertising on the screen. Is this fairly normal for the free apps? Do paid apps not behave this way?
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    Windows 7 Dealing with Competitor Sabotage: Low Ratings on My Free Wallpaper App

    What should i do? I have a Free wallpaper app in the market and it had been doing really well until recently. I keep getting a bunch of 1 star ratings and really negative comments from people. I have reason to believe it's my competitor because he has the same wallpaper app (PAID) but it's...
  19. LG and Microsoft Team Up to Provide a Selection of Free Apps to Windows 7 Phones

    LG and Microsoft announced today that they are teaming up to provide customers with a free selection of quality applications for LG customers with Windows Phone 7 handsets. LG and Microsoft will subsidize a revolving portfolio of hand-picked applications, ... More...
  20. LG Optimus 7 owners to get free Windows 7 apps

    10 free apps every 60 days for LG WP7 buyers Posted by Chris Smith Link Removed due to 404 Error