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The Microsoft Maps app, once a proud stowaway from the Windows Phone era, is heading for the digital scrapyard in July 2025. For the, let’s be generous, "dozens" of Windows 11 users who still rely on it to find the nearest coffee shop or to relive the halcyon days of Lumia handsets, this marks...

You know you’re an IT professional when “stability” brings a tear to your eye—and if you’ve ever had to wrangle with Windows 11 LTSC, you might be weeping tears of both joy and frustration. Because, for all its cool, calm, and unchanging demeanor, Windows 11 LTSC hasn’t just slammed the door on...

Below is an in-depth analysis and guide that takes a fresh look at a popular MakeUseOf piece recommending the removal of certain Windows apps. While Microsoft bundles many useful tools with Windows, over the years some preinstalled apps have lost their shine—or worse, become bottlenecks in your...

An Engaging Look at This Week’s Best Windows Apps and Security Updates This week has been buzzing with fresh releases and important updates for Windows 10 and 11 users. In an era of ever-evolving technology, finding tools that streamline productivity or simply enhance your computing experience...

Free software isn’t just for those on a shoestring budget—it’s a powerhouse of functionality that challenges the notion that paid apps are always superior. In today’s Windows ecosystem, numerous free alternatives exist to match, and often exceed, the features of their commercial rivals. Let’s...

Microsoft’s journey from a modest garage startup in 1975 to a global tech titan is not just measured in billions of dollars, but in the daily tools that have shaped personal computing. With the company celebrating 50 years, it’s worth taking a closer look at a handful of timeless Windows apps...

Six-hundred-thirty-nine in our long-running series of weekly Windows app roundups, and this week we’re serving up a mix of innovation, unexpected update quirks, and wallet-friendly deals across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Whether you depend on your favorite productivity tools or are simply...

Microsoft has decided to rewrite the rules governing its classic utilities. Notepad and Paint—two apps that have been staples of the Windows experience for decades—are now getting a modern twist. While their essential, free functions remain intact, advanced, AI-powered features are locked behind...

Exploring the Forgotten Relics: 7 Windows Apps That Still Haunt Our Systems In the rapidly evolving world of computer technology, many software applications have enjoyed their moment in the sun only to fall from favor as newer, more capable alternatives take center stage. Yet, some of these...

Microsoft OneNote has long been a powerhouse for digital note-taking, but when you compare it to its Google counterparts—Google Keep and Google Docs—the differences become sharp and telling. From seamless Outlook integration to sophisticated AI capabilities, OneNote has features that not only...

Welcome to this week’s deep dive into the best Windows apps, games, and extensions making rounds on the Microsoft Store and beyond. In today’s edition, we cover a diverse lineup—from the phasing out of the old Remote Desktop app to fresh releases like Hasleo Backup Suite Free 5.2, Stardock...

Microsoft may be best known for its blockbuster suite—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—but if you think that’s all there is to its productivity arsenal, think again. Beneath the familiar icons lies a suite of lesser-known apps that can rev up your workflow, simplify team collaboration, and boost your...

Running Windows apps on Linux might once have sounded as counterintuitive as brewing coffee in a teapot, but thanks to Wine, it’s both practical and surprisingly easy. With the transition challenges posed by Windows 10’s impending end-of-life and the steeper system requirements of Windows 11...

Welcome to this week's edition of the Best Windows Apps, where we provide a summary of the most notable applications, games, and extensions that have been released for Windows 10 and 11 in the past week. As the landscape of software for Microsoft's operating systems continues to evolve, it is...

Welcome to this week’s deep dive into the best Windows apps, critical updates, and industry-shaping trends. Drawing inspiration from a recent BetaNews roundup and multiple lively discussions across our Windows Forum, we’re here to unpack a collection of standout apps, performance enhancements...

5 Apps to Auto-Organize Your Windows Files Have you ever wished that your files could magically sort themselves? With busy days and endless documents cluttering your desktop, automating file organization isn’t just a luxury—it’s a workflow essential. In today’s overview, we’ll dive into five...

For Mac aficionados who also need to dip their digital toes into Windows or Linux, Parallels Desktop has long been the go-to choice for virtual machines (VMs). The latest major update, version 20.2, brings features users have been clamoring for, particularly in the Apple Silicon universe. This...

Keeping your Windows apps up to date can feel like a chore—what with the constant rollout of patches, new features, bug fixes, and sometimes random widget updates you didn't even know were a thing. But Microsoft has done us all a favor by incorporating a built-in feature for automatic app...

Welcome, dear digital navigators, to our weekly expedition into the vibrant realm of Windows apps! Whether you're seamlessly cruising Windows 11 or still anchored to the trusty shores of Windows 10, this list promises to invigorate your trusty systems with the latest digital confections...

Welcome back, fellow Windows enthusiasts! As we dive into the latest roundup of the best apps, games, and extensions that have made their debut or received notable updates over the past week, it’s important to keep our systems fresh and functional. This week’s offerings come with some enticing...