Before you shop for a faster PC, try replacing these apps and features.

The best free Windows software can give a new Windows 11 PC better tools without adding another subscription. Maybe you need to edit a video, back up your files, manage several email accounts, fix a ...

Windows has supported a huge software ecosystem for decades, but only a small number of apps have truly changed how people use their PCs. The best ones didn't simply do one job well. They solved ...

Most people access Google’s search and AI products through a browser, but you’ve got some new options today. Google has been testing a Windows search app for some months, and it’s now officially ...

The Xbox PC app is getting a console-like overhaul to deliver a more streamlined experience with several improvements for ...

Video editing software in 2026 continues to evolve quickly, blending professional-grade tools with beginner-friendly mobile apps. Creators now have access to powerful systems like DaVinci Resolve, ...

These pre-installed apps run background processes, scheduled tasks, and startup entries that eat up your RAM and CPU. All of ...