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These lightweight open-source apps should be built into Windows 11

PowerToys Run provides a Spotlight-like search bar that you can toggle with a quick shortcut to search files, launch apps, ...

5 Free Windows 11 Apps You Should Always Install First On New Computers

Jumpstart your new PC with the best free tools. From Ninite and Bitwarden to Revo Uninstaller, discover the 5 essential ...

5 Linux desktop environments that make ditching Windows 10 easy - including my top pick

If you're looking to migrate from Windows 10 or 11 and Linux is in your sights, you might want to try one of these desktop environments to ease the transition.
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Wine 10.19 Released: Game Changing Support for Windows Reparse Points on Linux

With Wine 10.19, support for these reparse point mechanisms has been implemented in key filesystem APIs: for example ...

The right way to zip large files on Windows 11 PCs (and why it makes a big difference)

ZDNET's key takeaways Zipping files enables users to organize their files more efficiently and expedite sharing. Windows 11's native tools enable users to compress multiple files and folders without ...
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IRS Direct File has been cancelled — here are 5 other ways to file your taxes for free

A government program that allowed taxpayers to file free federal tax returns has been cancelled, but there are still no-cost options available — especially if you meet certain income requirements or ...

Upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for free - here's how

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices. Now that Windows 10 support has officially ended, here's ...